The 2025 FedExCup Fall begins with the Procore Championship at Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, September 11-14!
Watch as many of the world’s top PGA TOUR golfers – including Ryder Cup stars and FedExCup contenders – return to California wine country for an unforgettable event. Discover tournament storylines, key players like Scottie Scheffler and Patrick Cantlay, and what makes this stop unique with world-class golf paired with the best of Napa’s wine and cuisine.
Find out how the FedExCup Fall impacts player rankings and exemptions for 2026, and get an insider look at Silverado’s scenic and challenging North Course layout, host to dramatic moments over the years.
Stay tuned for daily updates, featured highlights, and expert predictions as competition heats up in one of the most fan-friendly stops on the PGA TOUR!
Here’s what nobody tells you about golf’s most make orb breakak season. Careers can literally be saved or shattered in the next 7 weeks. The FedEx Cup 4 has officially launched with the Procore Championship at California’s stunning Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Written by Adam Stanley, this comprehensive look reveals why this isn’t just another tournament. It’s professional golf’s ultimate survival test. For those new to professional golf, let me break this down. The FedEx Cup fall represents a golden lifeline for players hanging on to their careers by a thread. From this week’s Procore Championship all the way through the RSM Classic. These seven tournaments determine who gets to keep their tour cards. Essentially, they’re licensed to compete at golf’s highest level for the entire 2026 season. But here’s where it gets controversial. Should superstar players like Scotty Sheffller even be allowed to compete in these make orb breakak events when their spots are already secure? The tournament field reads like a who’s who of American golf royalty. 10 out of 12 members from the recent American Rider Cup squad have descended upon Napa Valley’s wine country with only Xander Shaley notably absent from Keegan Bradley’s championship team. This absence raises eyebrows. Is Shaley making a strategic mistake by skipping what could be valuable preparation time? Leading this star-studded charge is none other than Scotty Sheffller making his very first appearance at this particular tournament. And here’s a stat that will blow your mind. Sheffller has achieved 14 consecutive top eight finishes on tour, including five outright victories. His consistency is almost supernatural, culminating in a tiedforth finish at the recent tour championship. The supporting cast reads like a fantasy golf enthusiast’s dream roster. Sam Burns, Patrick Canley, Harris English, Ben Griffin, Russell Henley, Colin Morawa, JJ Spawn, Justin Thomas, and Cameron Young. Each of these players brings their own compelling storyline to Napa Valley. And this is the part most people miss. Dozens of professional golfers are making their full season debuts this week, knowing that their entire 2026 depends on these next seven events. The pressure is absolutely suffocating. Consider Max Homer’s situation. Currently sitting at number 111 in the FedEx Cup standings, he’s returning to the very tournament where he celebrated victory in both 2021 and 2022. Can lightning strike three times? The emotional weight of defending on familiar ground while fighting for survival creates a fascinating psychological battle. Patton Kizaya presents another intriguing narrative. After his spectacular five-stroke victory last year, he’s attempting to become the first back-to- back winner since Homer’s consecutive triumphs. But here’s the harsh reality. Giziah has struggled tremendously this season, missing the cut in 13 out of 21 tournament starts. Can a player in such poor form somehow rediscover magic when it matters most? Jackson Kven’s story deserves special attention. Fresh from contributing to America’s Walker Cup victory, this topranked amateur is transitioning back to PGA Tour competition. His summer performance was nothing short of remarkable. consecutive top 10 finishes, including a tied sixth at the ISCO Championship and a tied fifth at the Windham Championship. That North Carolina performance earned him this golden opportunity in Napa. Let’s examine the field’s elite rankings because these numbers tell a fascinating story about current professional golf hierarchy. In FedEx Cup standings, Patrick Kentlay and Russell Henley share the second position, followed by Scottish Heffler and Cameron Young tie for fourth. The world rankings paint a slightly different picture with Sheffler commanding the top spot, followed by Henley at fourth and Justin Thomas at fifth. The sponsor exemption recipients represent golf’s future stars and comeback stories. Ethan Fang is making his non- major PGA Tour debut after competing in the Open Championship this summer. His amateur credentials are impeccable, winning the amateur championship earlier in 2025, becoming only the second American to claim this prestigious title since 1979. As a first team Ping All-American heading into his sophomore year at Oklahoma State, expectations are skyhigh. Justin Hastings brings international flare, having captured the Latin American amateur championship in January. His best professional showing came with a 13th place finish at the Mexico Open at Vidanta World. Tyler Watts represents pure potential energy. Committed to the University of Tennessee, he made history by becoming the youngest winner ever of the prestigious Sunahana Amiter. He also reached the finals of the men’s north south amateur, proving his competitive medal against seasoned competition. But here’s where it gets controversial. Should these sponsor exemptions go to unproven amateurs when seasoned professionals are fighting for their livelihoods? Past tour winners George McNeel, Chz Revy, James Horn, Jonathan Bird and Nick Wattney have also received sponsor exemptions, creating an interesting dynamic between proven champions and hungry newcomers. Gunner Weeb’s return adds a sentimental element. The son of two-time tour winner Mark Weeb is making his first PGA Tour appearance since last year after missing cuts at both the Isco Championship and Barracuda Championship. Now, let’s decode the FedEx Cup system for those scratching their heads. The tournament winner receives 500 FedEx Cup points, a significant hall that can dramatically alter seasonlong standings. Players ranked 51 to 70 entering the fall have already secured their top 100 status for next year, but they’re competing for coveted spots in the first two signature events following the Sentry Tournament. Here’s where the real drama unfolds. Players ranked 71 and beyond are essentially playing tournament roulette. They can earn one of just 10 available signature event spots. But more importantly, they’re fighting to crack the top 100 of final FedEx Cup standings. Miss that mark and their 2026 becomes exponentially more difficult. The cruel mathematics of professional golf. Players finishing 101 to 125 on the final FedEx Cup 4 points list receive only conditional status for the 2025 season. Everyone outside the top 100 must navigate the treacherous waters of PGA Tour Q School presented by Corn Ferry to regain or improve their plane privileges. The venue itself tells a compelling story. Silverado Resort’s Northcourse stretches 7,138 yards across par 72 terrain. Robert Trent Jones Jr. originally designed the layout before Johnny Miller. Yes, the legendary broadcaster and former player completely reworked it prior to the PGA Tours 2014 debut. Recent modifications have been even more dramatic with 10 holes receiving complete rrooting and an additional 15 yards added to the scorecard for 2025. Recordeping reveals the course’s scoring potential and challenges. The all-time 72 hole record stands at 262 strokes achieved by multiple players including Cameron Beckman, Kevin Southerntherland, Troy Matson, Ricky Fowler, and Jamie Lovemark. Though these scores came at the previous venue, Greyhawk Golf Club at Silverado specifically, Stuart Sinks 267 in 2020 and Sah The Gala’s matching score in 2023 represent the benchmark. Single round excellence has produced multiple 61s throughout tournament history with Troy Matson remarkably achieving this score in consecutive rounds during 2009. At Silverado, Chesson Hadley and Ricky Barnes have reached this magical number. Last year’s championship provided pure drama and redemption. Patton Kaziah finally broke through after 176 tour starts, capturing victory by a tournament record five-stroke margin. His final round perfectly illustrated professional golf’s mental game. Despite missing 11 fairways and managing only a two under 70, he maintained composure while competitors faltered. David Lipsky finished runnerup with Patrick Fishburn claiming solo third position for viewers wanting to follow every shot. Extensive coverage spans multiple platforms. Golf Channel provides television coverage Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern, expanding to 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. weekend coverage. PGA Tour Live on ESPN Plus offers comprehensive streaming from 10:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. on weekdays with slightly reduced weekend hours. So, here’s my question for you golf fans. Do you think established stars like Sheffler should compete in these career-defining fall events? Or should they step aside and let the players who desperately need these opportunities have a clearer path to survival? And what about those sponsor exemptions? Are we giving too many chances to unproven amateurs while seasoned professionals fight for their careers? The next seven weeks will answer these questions and reshape professional golf’s landscape for 2026. The only certainty is that someone’s dream will come true while another’s will be shattered. That’s the beautiful brutality of professional golf’s make or break
