00:00 – Power Rankings: Wyndham Championship – PGA TOUR Preview
05:29 – FedEx Cup Playoff Bubble: Top Golfers in Crucial Final Week – Wyndham Championship 2025
1. Power Rankings: Wyndham Championship – PGA TOUR Preview
Nicolai Hojgaard leads the power rankings for the Wyndham Championship, the final event of the FedExCup Regular Season. Learn about the tournament’s importance, the players competing, and the challenges they’ll face at Sedgefield Country Club. Get ready for a thrilling conclusion to the PGA TOUR season!
2. FedEx Cup Playoff Bubble: Top Golfers in Crucial Final Week – Wyndham Championship 2025
The PGA Tour’s regular season finale at the Wyndham Championship is more crucial than ever with the FedEx Cup playoff bubble at stake. We dive into the stories of 13 big-name players, including Berger, Schauffele, Spieth, and Finau, who are fighting for their playoff spots and exemptions. Discover who’s on the edge and what’s at risk as they battle for the top 50 and beyond. Don’t miss the drama, the pressure, and the high stakes in this must-watch golf event!
Power Rankings. Windham Championship PGA Tour Preview. The Windham Championship is not just another tournament. It’s the thrilling conclusion to the PGA Tours regular season and it’s led by none other than Nikolai Hoygard who currently tops the rankings. Raj Meta Getty Images written by Rob Bolton. As the PGA Tour gears up for the Windham Championship, which marks the end of the FedEx Cup regular season, it presents a unique opportunity to analyze how players perform under pressure over time. This could yield some truly captivating insights. While the ultimate aim of qualifying for the FedEx Cup playoffs looms large, it’s not the immediate focus for the 156 players preparing to compete at Sedgefield Country Club. For them, the primary goal is clear to win the Windom Championship. As we delve deeper into what the competitors can expect at Sedgefield, it’s essential to note that this venue has been the sole host of the Windham Championship since 2008. It has consistently served as a gateway for players aspiring to enter the FedEx Cup playoffs. For the third consecutive year, only the top 70 players in points will advance to the three event series where they will v for the title of the 19th FedEx Cup champion. As of midday Monday, all golfers ranked from 60th Tony Feno to 96 Bo Hustler are confirmed to participate. Winning the championship comes with a bounty of rewards. 500 FedEx Cup points, PGA Tour membership guaranteed through at least 2027, and a host of other benefits. However, it’s crucial to understand that winning does not automatically secure a spot in the playoffs. Currently, it is mathematically impossible for players ranked 175th or lower in the FedEx Cup standings to qualify. Therefore, aside from aiming for victory, another important goal for many is to improve their standing to be among the top 100 by the end of the FedEx Cup fall, which is essential for securing a PGA Tour card for 2026. Looking further down the rankings, players who are near the bottom of the reshuffle category, including 2024 Cornferry Tour graduates, DP World Tour members, and Q school graduates, are eager to improve their positions. This week is particularly significant as it marks the last opportunity for reshuffleling before the final reorder of the season. Gaining entry into tournaments during the FedEx Cup fall based on merit is expected to become more challenging due to the reduction in fully exempt PGA Tour Cards for 2026. Notably, the only tournament that will accommodate up to 156 players after the playoffs is the RSM Classic, which wraps up the season. Additionally, there’s a segment of the field that would be thrilled to finish in the top 10 at Sedgefield, regardless of what comes next in their journey. Achieving a top 10 finish would guarantee them a spot at the Procore Championship in September. Although this opening event of the FedEx Cup 4 will feature 144 golfers. For some players who lack full exemption this season, a top 10 finish at the Windham could be their only ticket to entry. Similar to last week’s 3M Open held at TPC Twin Cities, Sedgefield presents a familiar challenge. It’s a traditional par 70 course adorned with Bermuda grass. The primary rough stands at 2.5 in while the greens are of average size and are prepared to reach a speed of 12.5 ft on the stimp meter. The course measures 7,131 yd in total. Finding fairways and greens in regulation is relatively straightforward compared to many other courses. However, putting becomes the great equalizer, and a consistently strong performance across all aspects of the game is essential for those looking to contend, especially given the numerous scoring opportunities available. Last year’s scoring average of 68.95 sets a reasonable expectation for this week as well. Weather conditions will play a significant role in the tournament. Rain and storms are frequent occurrences in this region during this time of year with the highest likelihood of disruption expected through Friday. As the weather system moves through, winds will shift direction, blowing in from the northeast over the weekend, which is contrary to the usual prevailing winds. This change is expected to lower daytime temperatures from the upper 80s to the upper 70s, creating a more favorable environment for play over the weekend. Rob Bolton’s schedule. Rob Bolton from PGAour.com provides previews and recaps for every tournament. You can find the timing of his contributions outlined below. He is also active on X as robbol where you can engage with him directly. Monday, power rankings. Tuesday, Fantasy Insider, Sleepers. Sunday, points and payouts, qualifiers. Rob is part of the panel for PGA Tour.com’s expert picks for PGA Tour Fantasy Golf, presented by PGA Tour Supertore, which is also published on Tuesdays. Fennets Cup Playoff Bubble. Top Golfers in Crucial Final Week, Windham Championship 2025. The pressure cooker of the PGA Tour. 13 bigname players on the brink. Imagine having your entire golfing career’s trajectory hanging in the balance. All riding on the outcome of a single tournament. Welcome to the highstakes world of the PGA Tours regular season finale where the Windham Championship serves as the ultimate makeorb breakak event. While the reconfigured full schedule may have diminished some of the drama, the consequences of this week’s performances are more farreaching than ever. For Bubbles, understanding the high stakes. Finish in the top 50 and you’ll not only fully exempt for next season, but also gain automatic entry into all eight prestigious signature events where limited fields translate to maximum points and prize money. Secure a spot in the top 30 and you’ll advance to the Tour Championship, earning a coveted 2-year exemption, plus invitations to the Masters, US Open, and Open Championship. For those ranked 51 to 70, there’s the consolation of full exemption for next season. But the real prize lies just out of reach. The Bubble Boys, who needs to bring their agame to the Windom Championship? Chapter 1. Daniel Burgerer rediscovering lost momentum. Burger’s 2025 season has been a tale of two halves after a blistering start with nine top 25 finishes in 12 starts. His last seven outings have yielded a solitary top 30 finish. Currently 28th in FedEx Cup points, Burger must recapture his early season form to secure a spot at East Lake and the coveted 2-year exemption. Chapter two. Xander Schoffley overcoming a rusty start. It’s unusual to see the world’s number three player on this list, but Schoffley’s injury shortened first half and subsequent rusty returns have him sitting at 41st in FedEx Cup points. However, since finding his rhythm post Masters, he’s shown glimpses of his trademark brilliance. Can he maintain this form to extend his tour championship streak? Chapter 3. Windham Clark, emerging from a competitive slumber, the 2023 US Open champion, has been more notable for his behavior than his golf this year. Yet, with a T4 at Royal Port Rush and top 12 finishes at the Scottish Open and 3M Open, Clark is awakening at the right time. His priorities are clear, having initially committed to the Windom Championship before withdrawing to focus on a strong Memphis showing. Four. Jordan Spief silencing critics and securing status. Under intense scrutiny for his sponsor exemptions, Spiff stands at a crossroads. Currently 50th in FedEx Cup points, he must perform flawlessly over the next two weeks. To earn signature event access, the hard way and possibly secure a RDER Cup captain’s pick. The stakes are high with both his tour status and RDER Cup hopes hanging in the balance. Five. Tony Fen now breaking a puzzling slump. Enjoying the security of tour status through 2027, Theo nonetheless finds himself in uncharted territory with a solitary top 10 finish in 18 starts. After eight consecutive seasons of remarkable consistency, Fenel must reverse his fortunes over the next 2 weeks to crack the top 50. Six. Ricky Fowler. From Renaissance to relying on goodwill. The fanfare surrounding Fowler’s 2023 resurgence has given way to a sobering reality. His underlying numbers are grim with a solitary top 10 finish courtesy of sponsor exemptions. Like speed Fowler faces the prospect of relying on tournament director’s charity unless he can conjure a strong performance. Seven Mi Schmid the precarious mister. The Hogard twins a desperate double rescue mission. Nikolai and Raasmus 82nd Hogard share not only DNA but also the desperation to salvage their seasons. With both currently outside Europe’s Automatic Rider Cup qualification, a strong showing at the Wingdom Championship could be a double rescue mission. Nine. Gary Woodland building momentum under pressure. Despite facing scrutiny for sponsor exemption usage, Woodland has shown signs of resurgence with a runner-up finish at the Houston Open and a solid T20 at the 3M Open. A good week at the Windham could catapult him into the top 70. 10. Adam Scott securing signature event status. With tour status for next year secured, Scott’s focus shifts to avoiding reliance on sponsor exemptions for signature events. His season has been marked by inconsistency with only one notable week at Oakmont. A win at the Windom is crucial for his 2026 plans. 11. Sei Wu Kim. a step back in his fourth year. Kim’s metrics are concerning with a solitary top 10 finish and poor strokes gained off the tea stats. Although exempt through 2026, a win at the Windham is necessary to salvage a postseason appearance. 12. Cameraring Young. Time on his side, but a win would be nice. Outside the top 100 in both FedEx Cup and OWGR rankings, Young has the luxury of time on his side, being exempt through 2028. However, a strong showing at the Windom would be a welcome boost to his season. And this is the part most people miss. The true test of character for these players isn’t just about making the cut or securing a certain status, but about how they respond under the intense pressure of the Windham Championship. But here’s where it gets controversial. Should sponsor exemptions be more strictly regulated to prevent criticism like that faced by Spath, Fowler, and Woodland? Share your thoughts in the comments below. The question on everyone’s mind, who will rise to the challenge, and whose season will come to a heartbreaking end? Tune in to the Windom Championship to find
