Rickie Fowler was on track to secure a spot in the Tour Championship, but a late collapse changed everything.
Meanwhile, Harry Hall made a stunning comeback to claim his spot in the top 30.
Find out what happened at the BMW Championship and who will be moving on to the Tour Championship.
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What happens when a golf star’s dream of making the Tour Championship crumbles in the final moments? That’s exactly the story of Ricky Fowler at the BMW Championship, where a late round meltdown cost him a coveted spot in Atlanta. But here’s where it gets controversial. While Fowler’s fate was sealed by a single swing, another player, Harry Hall, defied the odds to punch his ticket. How did it all unfold? Let’s break it down. The 36-year-old Fowler was on the brink of securing a top 30 FedEx Cup position, the magic number for the Tour Championship. After a birdie on the seventh hole, he looked poised to clinch his place, but the wheels fell off quickly. On the par 414th, Fowler hesitated on his approach shot, failing to save Parr from the rough. Then came a double bogey after flying his approach over the green. To make matters worse, a missed 5-ft putt on the final hole sealed his fate. “I knew what I needed to do,” Fowler admitted. “I just didn’t commit to the shot. It’s a tough lesson, but I’ll regroup for next year.” Michael Kim shared a similar heartbreak, finishing one spot outside the cut at number 31. His final round roller coaster included a late birdie that briefly pulled him into contention only to be undone by Victor Havlin’s clutch 7-footer for birdie. Kim who hadn’t been this close to East Lake in his career called it a great season despite the disappointment. Meanwhile, Akshai Batia found unexpected relief. The 23-year-old entered the week at number 29 but stumbled with three straight bogeies. Yet Fowler and Kim’s struggles saved him from the bubble. Batia credited his third round hole-in-one as a turning point, though he admitted, “I didn’t play with the right mindset. It’s a learning experience.” Who made the cut? Joining Batia and Atlanta are Chris Garup number 29, Sunungj number 28, Jacob Bridgeman, number 27, and the storybook qualifier Haley Hall number 50. 26 dot dot. Bridgeman, 25, earns his first tour championship nod after a 121st place finish last season. Godup, 26, celebrates his debut thanks to a recent Scottish Open win. But the spotlight shines brightest on Hall, who climbed from number 45 in the FedEx Cup to sixth in the BMW Championship. His 44yd chipin on the par 317th executed with the same wedge he’d practiced all week proved pivotal. “I hit it perfect,” Hall said. “That shot saved my season, and this is the part most people miss.” Hall’s rise came at the expense of Lucas Glover, who fell from the final spot to number 36. In the cutthroat world of the FedEx Cup, one player’s triumph is another’s tragedy. So, what’s your take? Was Fowler’s collapse a fluke, or is it part of golf’s cruel beauty? Share your thoughts in the comments. Should players like Hall be celebrated for seizing opportunities, or does their success feel like a cruel twist for those just outside the cut? The debate is as sharp as the greens at East
