00:00 – FedEx Cup Playoff Drama: Last-Chance Showdown at the Wyndham Championship
03:58 – 2025 Wyndham Championship Round 1 Tee Times & Groupings: Watch Rickie Fowler’s Opening Round
10:07 – 5 Golfers in FedExCup Playoffs Bubble: Scott, Kim, Homa Fight for Top 70 Spot
1. FedEx Cup Playoff Drama: Last-Chance Showdown at the Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship is the FedEx Cup’s ultimate ‘last-chance saloon’ for PGA Tour stars like Adam Scott and Max Homa, who need high finishes to qualify for the playoffs. Discover which golf legends are on the bubble, what positions they must achieve, and how this high-stakes tournament at Sedgefield Country Club impacts the season. We’ll break down the playoff cutline, highlight top contenders, and reveal what’s at stake for everyone from the bubble boys to the top 10.
In this video:
– Overview of the Wyndham Championship’s crucial role as the regular season finale
– What key players—Adam Scott, Max Homa, Tom Kim, and others—need to qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs
– How the pressure is mounting as some fight to keep their PGA Tour cards for 2026
– The prize money and Ryder Cup implications
If you follow PGA Tour golf, weekly golf news, or want to know who’s heading to Memphis, don’t miss this in-depth breakdown! Join us for expert analysis and see how the leaderboard unfolds in this do-or-die finish to the PGA Tour season.
2. 2025 Wyndham Championship Round 1 Tee Times & Groupings: Watch Rickie Fowler’s Opening Round
Don’t miss the action at the 2025 Wyndham Championship! Follow along as Rickie Fowler tees off at 12:43 p.m. ET alongside Robert MacIntyre and Hideki Matsuyama. Full tee times and groupings for Round 1 are available here. Stay tuned for exclusive online coverage via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+. #WyndhamChampionship #RickieFowler #PGATour
3. 5 Golfers in FedExCup Playoffs Bubble: Scott, Kim, Homa Fight for Top 70 Spot
The Wyndham Championship is crunch time for PGA Tour pros battling to crack the FedExCup Playoffs. Find out which top players like Adam Scott (85th), Tom Kim (89th), and Max Homa (106th) need do-or-die performances this week to secure their spot in the FedExCup Playoffs.
🔍 Key Stories:
– Adam Scott’s quest to avoid missing Playoffs for just second time
– Tom Kim’s journey from 2022 Wyndham Champion fixating on solo third
– Max Homa’s aggressive strategy to leap from 106th to top 70
📈 Rankings Update: Keith Mitchell needs only a T58 finish (72nd) while Nicolai Højgaard must cross into 70th from 71st. Will these players deliver under pressure?
FedEx Cup playoff drama. Last chance showdown at the Windom Championship. The Windham Championship isn’t just another PGA Tour stop. It’s the final checkpoint where golfers either seal their playoff destiny or face a seasonending cliffhanger. Imagine the nerves of a player staring at a TV screen, heart pounding as a single shot from a stranger decides your fate. That’s the reality for many at this event where the pressure is as thick as the North Carolina humidity. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is the FedEx Cup’s last chance saloon setup fair to mid-tier players? Let’s dive into the drama. Two years ago, Ben Griffin lived that edgeofyour seat moment. After missing the cut at the Windom, he spent Sunday night in a panic, juggling three flight bookings, vacation, home, or Memphis, depending on whether Justin Thomas would sink a miracle 18th hole shot. Thomas’s ball kissed the flag stick, but refused to fall, sparing Griffin’s playoff hopes. “I was glued to the couch, blood pressure through the roof,” Griffin recalled. “Now with two wins this season and a number seven FedEx Cup ranking, he’s in control. My Memphis flight is booked, he jokes. But for most of the 156 player field, the stakes are still razor thin. This week’s Windom is the regular season finale, determining which 70 players advance to the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first playoff leg. Players ranked 60 to 109 are in the mix, and every stroke carries weight. Mattie Schmid at number 70 is the bubble boy fighting to stay above the cutoff. Gary Woodland, the 2019 US Open champ, needs a top 27 finish to avoid elimination. Tom Kim, who won here in 2022, plummeted to 89th after a missed cut last week and now needs third place at minimum. Then there’s Max, whose wife is due with their second child next week. I’d rather be home, he admits, but his wife gave the green light. To qualify, he needs at least a two-way tie for second. Adam Scott, the number 85 ranked player, faces his own reckoning. A two-way T3 or better could save his season, but the 43-year-old hasn’t won since a heartbreak-filled 2021 playoff loss at this course. Some wounds never fully heal, he says, referencing missed putts that still sting. The pressure isn’t just for the near misses. Jordan Speath, number 50, and Tony Feno, number 60, are battling to climb the rankings for better playoff positioning. SPE, sidelined by injury and parenthood, dropped from 38th to 48th by not playing. I need a huge week, he says. Meanwhile, the top 10 FedEx Cup finishers compete for a $40 million bonus with players like Keegan Bradley and Hideki Matsuyama vying for their share. And let’s not forget the RDER Cup subplot. Players who’ve already secured playoff spots are using the Windom to prove their worth to the captain’s pick. The field is stacked. 21 of the top 50 in the world and 22 in the FedEx Cup standings. It’s a tournament where every drive, putt, and decision feels amplified. But here’s the twist. Is this system too harsh? Critics argue the cutoff line top 70 creates unnecessary chaos. Should the tour prioritize consistency over one week miracles? We want to hear your take. Do you think the Windham’s Last Chance label is fair or does it add unnecessary pressure? For the players on the bubble, Griffin’s advice is simple. Focus, lock in, ignore the noise. Whether they succeed or fail, the Windom Championship is more than a golf tournament. It’s a highstakes theater of dreams, heartbreak, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. 2025 Windham Championship round one tea times groupings. Watch Ricky Fowler’s opening round. Get ready. Thursday marks the dramatic kickoff of the 2025 Windham Championship and the stakes have almost never been higher. As the PGA Tour regular season draws to a tense close, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, sets the stage for golf’s most desperate last stand. So, who will rise to the occasion and who will see their playoff dreams crushed? Let’s break it down. And this is where it gets particularly juicy. For fans determined not to miss a single swing, Thursday, July 31st brings the first round action with the full schedule of tea times detailed below. From the earliest groups at 6:50 a.m. to the marquee pairings in the afternoon, every moment could reshape the FedEx Cup standings and possibly change careers. Take Ricky Fowler for example. Coming into the Windom, Fowler is perched precariously at 61st in the FedEx Cup rankings, given that only the top 70 golfers advance to the allimportant FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first round of the playoffs. Fowler’s margin of safety is razor thin. If he falters this week, he risks losing his playoff birth entirely. But should he deliver a standout performance, he might just secure his ticket into the deeper rounds and maybe even make a run that shocks the golf world. Golf is as much about mental resolve as physical skill. And this week will test every player’s nerves. Another intriguing story line centers around Ben Griffin, a proud North Carolinian and University of North Carolina alumnus. Griffin knows Sedgefield intimately, having played both college and AJA Junior Invitational tournaments on these storied fairways. His local insight could give him an edge, but does course familiarity truly trump the pressure of championship stakes? That’s up for debate. What do you think? Want to catch all of Thursday’s nailbiting action? Tune in from 300 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Golf Channel. If you can’t be in front of your TV, PGA Tour Live will be streaming early morning through ESPN Plus, so you won’t miss a moment of drama or the chance to see upsets in real time. Now, for the details everyone’s waiting for, the featured grouping sees Ricky Fowler Te off at 12:43 p.m. Eastern alongside Scotland’s Robert McIntyre and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. This trio alone is sure to draw both fans and critics. Does Fowler keep his cool under playoff pressure? Or does someone unexpected steal the limelight? If you’re feeling lucky, there’s yet another hook. Sports betting. Fanatic Sportsbook is offering a special welcome promotion using code subpar for this event. Golf has become one of the most unpredictable betting sports. So, are you taking a risk or playing it safe with the favorites? Below is the full Thursday tea time schedule for both holes number one and number 10. Scan the list to spot your favorite pros, rising stars, and potential dark horses. Tea time schedule for Thursday, July 31st, 2025 Eastern time. Tino 1 6:50 a.m. Chandler Phillips, Victor Perez, Ben Kohl’s 7:01 a.m. Justin Lower, Patrick Fishburn, Max McGrevy 7:12 a.m. Doug Gim, Rio Hisatsune, Isaiah Celinda 7:23 a.m. Rafael Campos, Eric Van Ruan, Nick Hardy. 7:34 a.m. Adams Fenson, Austin Ecuit, Patton Kazay 7:45 a.m. Matthew Pavone, Matt Wallace, Lee Hodes. 7:56 a.m. Sheamus Power, Davis Riley, Harry Hall. 8:07 a.m. Brian Campbell, Web Simpson, Stefan Joerger. 8:18 a.m. Garrick Higgo, Aaron Weise, Siw Kim. 8:29 a.m. Danny Walker, Will Gordon, Alex Norin. 8:40 a.m. Steven Franken, Kao Onishi, John Pac. 8:51 a.m. Braden Thornberry, Gordon Sergeant, Will Chandler. 9:02 a.m. Matteo Manosero, Frankie Capan, Scotty Kennan. 12:10 p.m. Chad Ramy Raswis Hoygard Chessen Hadley. 12:21 p.m. Aaron Badley, Mark Hubard, Chan Kim. 12:32 p.m. Grayson Sig, Alex Smallley, Nikolai Hoygard. 12:43 p.m. Ricky Fowler, Robert McIntyre, Hideki Matsyama. 12:54 p.m. Andrew 10 6:50 a.m. Bo Hustler, Bud Collie, Eric Cole. 7:01 a.m. Cameron Young, Richard Hoey, Jim Herman. 7:12 a.m. Mattie Schmid, Kevin Roy, Keith Mitchell. 7:23 a.m. Oshay Batia, Adam Scott, Jordan Spe 7:34 a.m. Max Homa, Aaron Ry, Tom Kim. 7:45 a.m. Ryan Gerard, William Mao, Kurt Kittyama. 7:56 a.m. Nicholas Etchavaria, Christian Bazudinho, Davis Thompson. 8:07 a.m. Bjong Hun an Ameliano Grio Chris Kirk 8:18 a.m. Andrew Putnham Cam Davis Nick Dunlap 8:29 a.m. Joel Dominary Higs Ryan Palmer 8:40 a.m. David Ford Jackson Koan Pearson Cudi 8:51 a.m. Noah Goodwin Takumi Kaya Preston Cole 9:02 a.m. Paul Peterson Quaid Cumins Steve Fisk 12:10 p.m. Mccclure Misner, David Skins, Henrik Norlander. 12:21 p.m. Sammy Valamaki, Zack Blair, Jacob Bridgeman. 12:32 p.m. Kevin Kizner. Five golfers in FedEx Cup playoffs bubble. Scott Kim Homa fight for top 70 spot. The Windham Championship has become a pivotal event in the PGA Tour calendar, acting as the final chance for golfers to secure their spots in the FedEx Cup playoffs. This week, only the top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings will advance to the postseason, which consists of three events. Those who do not make the cut will have to take a month-long break, anxiously awaiting their fate in the FedEx Cup fall series. This year’s race for the FedEx Cup playoffs is particularly intriguing, featuring several unexpected names that many believed would easily secure a place in the top 70 at the beginning of the season. This unpredictability is what makes professional golf so captivating. Nothing is ever guaranteed. As a result, several prominent players now find themselves in a position where they must deliver outstanding performances at Sedgefield Country Club to earn their way into the playoffs. As we approach the final event of the regular season, let’s take a closer look at the key players who are still striving to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Adam Scott, current FedEx Cup position, 85th, minimum finish required for playoffs, two-way tie for third. Adam Scott, a seasoned veteran, has only missed the FedEx Cup playoffs once since the competition began in 2007. However, to maintain that impressive record, the Australian golfer will need to perform exceptionally well this week. Currently sitting at 85th in the FedEx Cup standings, Scott must achieve at least a two-way tie for third place to break into the top 70. While this is within the realm of possibility given Scott’s talent and experience, it would require a level of performance that he has not yet demonstrated this season. In his 16 starts, he has not recorded a single top 10 finish with his best result being a tie for 12th at the US Open, a tournament where he struggled in the final round, shooting a disappointing 79 while playing in the last pairing. At 45 years old, Scott made his debut at the 3M Open last year, aiming for that coveted top 70, but ended up with just six FedEx Cup points after finishing tied for 53rd. Nevertheless, he has a commendable history at the Windom Championship, having lost in a playoff in 2021 and finishing tied for seventh in his most recent appearance in 2023. Tom Kim, current FedEx Cup position, 89th. Minimum finish required for playoffs, solo third. While Tom Kim may not have the extensive history in the FedEx Cup playoffs that Scott possesses, he finds himself in a similar predicament. Looking in from the outside, the 23-year-old, who has already claimed three tour victories, is experiencing a challenging year in 2025, marking the first significant slump of his young career. Although he began the year with a more rigorous workout and diet regimen that improved his fitness, he has struggled to adapt his swing to his new physique, leading to the difficult decision to part ways with his swing coach Sam Seir and Caddy Paul Tasori. However, a strong performance at Sedgefield Country Club could help Kim turn things around. He has a solid track record at this tournament, having won the Windom Championship in 2022, which secured his place in the postseason. While he doesn’t necessarily need to win this time, he must finish at least solo third to have a shot at qualifying for the playoffs. Currently ranked 89th in the FedEx Cup standings, Kim has only managed one top 10 finish this season, which was a tie for seventh at the AT Pebble Beach ProAm. Max Homa current FedEx Cup position 106 minimum finish required for playoffs two-way tie for second Max’s PGA Tour membership is secure until 2028 which allows him to approach the FedEx Cup playoffs with a bit more freedom than others who are fighting to keep their cards despite his current ranking of 106th. Homa can afford to be aggressive in his pursuit of a playoff spot. To achieve this, he will need to deliver his best performance of the season, finishing at least in a two-way tie for second place. Fortunately, there are signs that Homer’s game is improving at just the right moment. He recently finished fifth at the John Deere Classic and had a strong start at the 3M Open before faltering over the weekend. Homa’s experience at the Windham Championship is limited with two missed cuts in his previous appearances and he hasn’t played in this event since 2017. Therefore, he will need to create some positive momentum at Sedgefield Country Club if he hopes to recover from a rocky start to the year. Keith Mitchell current FedEx Cup position 72nd. Minimum finish required for playoffs solo 58. Keith Mitchell has a more straightforward path to the playoffs compared to the players mentioned earlier. However, he will need to reverse his recent form to secure his spot. Just two months ago, Mitchell was ranked as high as 47th in the FedEx Cup standings, but a series of missed cuts and only one top 30 finish in his last seven starts have seen him drop outside the bubble. Fortunately, Mitchell may not need to perform at his absolute best to qualify. Currently sitting at 72nd in the FedEx Cup, he only needs to finish solo 58th to have a chance at making the playoffs. He has achieved this finish in four of his five appearances at the Windham Championship and is coming off a career best tie for 12th at the tournament last year. Nikolai Hojgard, current FedEx Cup position, 71st, minimum finish required for playoffs, solo 63rd. Nikolai Hojgard’s season has been a roller coaster ride characterized by both remarkable highs and disappointing lows. In his 14 starts, he has secured a runner-up finish at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Tied for fourth at the Genesis Scottish Open and finished eighth at the Mexico Open at Vidanta World. Despite these achievements, he remains outside the top 70 due to five missed cuts and only three other finishes within the top 35. At the Windham Championship, Hojgard simply needs to maintain a steady performance to secure his place in the playoffs. Currently ranked 71st in the FedEx Cup standings, he only needs to move up one spot, requiring a finish of at least solo 63rd to have a chance. He has accomplished this in nine of his 14 starts this
