The FedExCup Fall is the most intense stretch in professional golf, where over 100 PGA Tour players battle to keep their tour cards and secure their futures. With major changes for 2025, only the top 100 players now earn full exempt status (down from 125), making these seven fall tournaments absolutely crucial.
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the FedExCup Fall:
• Why only 100 players now get full PGA Tour status
• How conditional status works for players ranked 101-150
• The importance of the Aon Next 10 (positions 51-60)
• Why fall tournament winners get Masters invitations
• Joel Dahmen’s incredible story of saving his tour card
• Which big names are fighting for better positioning
Players like Jordan Spieth, Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Max Homa, and Billy Horschel are all grinding in the fall to improve their standing. Meanwhile, players outside the top 100 are literally fighting for their professional golf careers.
Fall tournament winners receive:
– 500 FedExCup points
– Two-year PGA Tour exemption
– Masters Tournament invitation
– Access to signature events
The stakes have never been higher in the FedExCup Fall. With reduced exempt spots and the same number of players competing, every shot matters more than ever. Don’t miss the drama as these tournaments determine who keeps their dream alive on the PGA Tour.
The FedEx Cup fall season is a high stakes affair where the PGA Tour’s future hangs in the balance. It’s a time when players careers are on the line and the narrative shifts from postseason dreams to survival. Last year, Joel Domin found himself in a somber mood as he watched his young son play at the tour’s daycare. Diamond’s FedEx Cup projection had dropped below the crucial top 125 threshold, and he needed a near miracle to secure his card for the following year. With a heavy heart, he thought about the possibility of his son not seeing his friends as often if he couldn’t maintain his status. “It was a tough moment,” Dolman recalled. “I wanted to give my son the best life, and that included being able to pick him up from daycare for another 5 years. But there I was, staring into space, knowing my future was uncertain. But something clicked. Domen shot an incredible 64 the next day, just enough to keep his card. It was a career-defining moment and a reminder of the power of perseverance. Fast forward to this year and the stakes are even higher. The top 125 finishers in the FedEx Cup used to earn exempt status, but now only the top 100 will keep their full status for 2026. This change aims to intensify competition and elevate the value of a tour card for players like JJ Spawn and Daniel Berger who were on the brink of losing their cards last year. The fall season was a lifeline. Thawn even went on to represent Team USA in the RDER Cup. But for the current crop of players, the challenge is more daunting. The pressure is on, said an anonymous player. We know what’s at stake, and it’s nerve-wracking, but we’re ready to fight for our place in this game. The competition will be fierce with players battling for a reduced number of tour cards. Those who finish between 101 to 150 will have conditional status, but it’s a far cry from the security of full status. And for those already in the top 50, the AON Next 10 provides an enticing incentive. This group, including stars like Jordan Speath and Tony Fau, will be fighting for spots in the AT Pebble Beach ProAm and the Genesis Invitational, two prestigious signature events. It’s a chance to make a name for yourself, said Maverick McNeely, who parlayed his AON Next 10 finish into a career year in 2025. These events can launch your season and give you the momentum you need. But for others, like Adam Hadwin, the fall is a last chance. Hadwin, who finished top 50 in 2024, had a disastrous year and now finds himself without a safety net. It’s sink or swim time, Hadwin admitted. I’m hoping to channel my inner domin. The FedEx Cup fall season is a crucible where players stories are forged and their legacies defined. It’s a time of hope, fear, and intense competition. Who will rise to the challenge and who will fall by the wayside? Only time will tell.
