Max McGreevy’s incredible performance at The RSM Classic earned him a spot in the Aon Next 10 and a ticket to the first two Signature Events of 2026!
Watch McGreevy sink a clutch 30-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Sea Island’s Seaside Course.
Relive the drama as McGreevy’s final-round 63 propelled him into contention. See how Sami Valimaki secured his historic win for Finland.
Plus, see how Nico Echavarria’s late charge secured his place in the Aon Next 10, and who got bumped out of the running.
Imagine the pressure. A 30foot putt standing between you and a career-defining moment. That’s exactly where Max McGrevy found himself at the RSM Classic. He sank it. A moment of pure brilliance that sent ripples of excitement through the crowd. But here’s the kicker. It still wasn’t enough to win the tournament. Written by Stephanie Royer. St. Simon’s Island Gar. The stage was set on the 18th green of Sea Island’s seaside course. Max McGrevy with nerves of steel stared down a 30-foot birdie putt. His target to tie Sami Valamaki for the lead in the RSM Classic with Valamaraki playing a few groups behind him. With unwavering focus, McGrevy stroked the ball watching it roll with perfect precision and drop right into the center of the cup. The crowd erupted. McGrevy’s spectacular final round 63 showcased his incredible talent. But as fate would have it, it wasn’t quite enough to dethrone Sammy Valamaki, who etched his name in history as Finland’s first ever PGA Tour champion. https www.pga tour comat news daily wrappy wins the RSM Classic Sea Island Finland final round scores leaderboard FedEx Cup. However, McGrevy’s impressive second place finish wasn’t just a silver lining. It was a golden ticket. The result catapulted him from number 89 to number 60 in the FedEx Cup standings. And this is the part most people miss. That leap secured him the final coveted spot in the AON Next 10 and an invitation to the first two prestigious signature events of 2026, the AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm and the Genesis Invitational. Think of signature events as the PGA Tours All-Star Games. Only the best of the best get to compete. I didn’t even think a second place would get in the top 60, McGrevy confessed after his stellar final round. I haven’t given myself that belief on the PGA Tour. I feel like in my three full seasons out here, I don’t know what clicked this last month, but I feel like that belief really, really did change in my mind. I think I can play with everybody out here. My really good golf is really good. I get streaky and I’ve got to get better at that. But no, I’m going to believe in everything that I do. It’s a powerful statement reflecting a newfound confidence that could reshape his career. Here’s the final AON next 10 standings as of the 2025 FedEx Cup 4 conclusion. 51 Sammy Valamaki. 52 Max Grayman. 53 Garrick Higo. 54 Rico Hoey. 55 Niko Aavaria. 56 Aldrich Potjet. 57 Chris Kirk. 58 Aaron Ry. 59 Minute Woo Lee. 60 Max McGrevy. Colombia’s Niko Aavaria also had a day to remember. Starting the day five shots off the lead, he unleashed a stunning sequence of three consecutive birdies on holes 12 to 14, rocketing himself into the top 60. His T4 finish at the RSM Classic secured him 55th place in the FedEx Cup standings. Niko Avaria hits 152 yardd approach to 4 feet. Sets up Birdie on number 14 at the RSM Classic. It’s so important to get into those first two signature event starts and it’s so hard that I’m glad I can play those first two like I did last year. Avaria said clearly relieved after securing his spot. I’m very glad I battled McGrevy Valamaki and Aavaria’s success came at the expense of others. Jordan Speak Nap and Kevin Yu who all opted not to participate in the RSM Classic were bumped out of the AON Next 10. This highlights the cutthroat nature of professional golf where every decision has significant consequences. And now a detail that might spark some debate. Stanford alumni Patrick Rogers and Michael Thorp Johnson were both in contention as they headed into the final round of the RSM Classic. Projections even showed them within the top 60 at one point during round four, but back nine bogeies proved costly, derailing their momentum. Rogers ultimately finished the week at number 62 while Thorb Johnson landed at number 70. Some might argue that they choked under pressure while others might point to the inherent unpredictability of golf. What do you think? Was it pressure, bad luck, or simply the nature of the game that kept them out of the top 60? Let us know in the comments.
