Top Players Battle at Procore Championship: FedExCup Fall Kicks Off!

The PGA TOUR is back in action with the Procore Championship, marking the start of the FedExCup Fall. Watch as Scottie Scheffler makes his debut alongside other top-ranked players like Patrick Cantlay and Justin Thomas in Napa, California. With 500 FedExCup points up for grabs, the stakes are high for players aiming to secure fully exempt status for 2026. Get insights into the stacked field, sponsor exemptions, and the newly adjusted Silverado Resort course. Don’t miss a moment of the action-packed tournament that could shape the future of these golfers’ careers.

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Get ready for a wild ride in California’s famed wine country. The FedEx Cup fall is kicking off with the highly anticipated Procore Championship at the Silverado Resort, and the stakes have never been higher. This stretch of the PGA Tour isn’t just another series of tournaments. It’s a pivotal window where players can dramatically boost their FedEx Cup rankings and lock down those allimportant, fully exempt tour cards for 2026. Sounds like a dream come true for some. But here’s where it gets interesting. With privileges, exemptions, and ranking battles on the line, careers could be made or broken before the new season even begins. So, what’s the big deal about the FedEx Cup fall? From the Procore Championship through the RSM Classic, the fall calendar gives PGA Tour players who didn’t make the top 50 a crucial chance to fight their way into coveted positions. Those sitting between 51 and 70 in the FedEx Cup standings have already secured their seats for the next year, but they’re not chilling. They’re vying for spots in the first two signature events after the sentry. Even more intense, spots 71 and beyond are scrambling for one of just 10 remaining golden tickets into those signature events and desperate to finish inside the top 100 for full playing rights next season. The story for those finishing 101 to 125, conditional status awaits. And if that isn’t enough drama, every player outside the top 100 can still chase their tour dreams at PGA Tour Q School presented by Cornferry. The bottom line, there’s no coasting through autumn on today’s PGA Tour. Let’s talk about this week’s field. It’s stacked. Out of Keegan Bradley’s US RDER Cup squad, only Xander Schoffley is missing from Napa. Fans will see big names like world number one Scotty Sheoffller making his tournament debut after racking up 14 consecutive top eight finishes, including five wins. Teeing off with the likes of Sam Burns, Patrick Canley, Harris English, Russell Henley, Colin Morawa, JJ Spawn, Justin Thomas, Ben Griffin, and Cameron Young. If you thought fall events were for the underdogs, think again. Dozens of other players are also making their fall season entrances. Knowing these next seven tournaments will determine the top 100 and stamp their passes for a fully exempt 2026. A special mention here to Max Homa, already a two-time winner at this same event, who’s currently sitting at 111 in the standings and looking to climb. Last year’s champ, Patton Kizir, arrives hoping to repeat despite a rough season. 13 missed cuts in 21 starts. Can he channel last year’s magic? Or is it homeless comeback time? And don’t overlook the new wave. Jackson Quan, recently part of America’s winning Walker Cup team, returns after a summer that included back-to back top 10s on tour. Landing a T6 at the Iceco Championship and a T5 at Windham, Koven’s momentum makes him a player to watch. That top finish in North Carolina earned him a welldeserved spot in Napa. But what about the sponsor invitations? Sometimes a hot bed of debate. Rising stars like Ethan Fang, fresh off his captivating amateur championship win, will make his non- major tour debut after becoming just the second American winner in the events modern era. Justin Hastings, notched as a standout in Mexico earlier this year, joins in, as does Tyler Watts, who grabbed headlines as the youngest ever Sunahana amateur champion and a finalist at the North South. Add season tour winners on sponsors exemptions. George McNeel, Chz Revy, James Han, Jonathan Bird, and Nick Wattney. Gunnar Webe returns as well, looking to step out of his father Mark’s shadow after a tough go last year. It raises the age-old question. Is it fair for sponsor invites to mix decorated veterans with hot prospects at stakeheavy events? Course-wise, Silverado Resort’s North Course, a par 72 stretching to 7,138 yards, sets a tricky stage. Originally crafted by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course underwent significant changes at Johnny Miller’s hands before its 2014 tour debut. And in 2025, 15 more yards have been added. This year, 10 holes have been rerouted, something even seasoned players will need time to adjust to. Records here are no joke. Across all event venues, the 72-hole record is a blistering 262 set multiple times at Greyhawk GC. At Silverado, Steuart Sink 2020 and Sahath the Gala 2023 own the low mark at 267. The single round record at Silverado is 61 achieved by Chess Hadley and Ricky Barnes among others. Looking back, Patton Kazire’s victory last year was a breakout. His first win in 176 starts, powered by an ice cold final round scramble where he missed 11 fairways, but still posted a two under 70 to win by five. No one got close. David Lipky slotted into second and Patrick Fishburn took solo third, trailed by Ben Silverman, McKenzie Hughes, and Grayson Sig in the top five. Want to keep up with the action? Coverage runs Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 pm Eastern Standard Time on Golf Channel and NBC Sports app, followed by 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. slots on the weekend. PGA Tour Live on ESPN Plus broadcasts from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 4 to 9:00 p.m. on the weekend. Is this wall-to-wall coverage overkill or exactly what golf fans hunger for? Let’s recap. With exemptions, points, and pride on the line, the Procore Championship is far more than just the start of the FedEx Cup fall. It’s an allout battle for future fortune. Here’s the real question for you. Should the fall season carry so much career risk and opportunity, or should the tour give more weight to the traditional main schedule? Are sponsor exemptions creating pathways for rising stars or unfairly tipping the scales? Join the conversation below. Do you see this new era as an exciting shakeup or is it opening the door for controversy and debate in Gulf’s changing landscape?