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Dive into the high-stakes drama of The RSM Classic where Beau Hossler secures his TOUR card hopes with a last-hole up-and-down to make the cut. Joel Dahmen falls short, missing out despite last year’s heroics. Watch as players like Adam Hadwin, Matt Kuchar, and Matt Wallace battle the pressure in the FedExCup Fall finale.
Key highlights include Hossler’s 4-under front nine and clutch birdie on eight, Dahmen’s struggles after welcoming his second child, and other notables fighting for full-time status. Learn about the shifting cutline, player standings, and what it means for the 2025 PGA TOUR season.
This video breaks down the second round action, interviews, and insights into the players’ journeys. Perfect for golf fans tracking the FedExCup race.
Stay tuned for weekend updates from Sea Island Golf Club.
Golf’s highstakes drama unfolds with heart-wrenching intensity. Imagine a golfer’s entire career hinging on a single putt or bogey, where one bad swing could end months of hard work. That’s the raw reality at the RSM Classic, where players battled not just the course, but their own destinies for a shot at keeping their PGA Tour dreams alive. But here’s where it gets controversial. Should personal milestones, like welcoming a new family member, be excused as a distraction, or do professionals owe it to their sport to stay laser focused no matter what? Let’s dive into the electrifying second round and see how the pros navigated this pressure cooker. Written by Stephanie Royer. St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Under a dazzling sun that made the Golden Isles of Georgia feel like paradise. The tension at the RSM Classic escalated to fever pitch during the final FedEx Cup fall event held at the stunning Sea Island Golf Club. The round turned into a birdie bonanza driving the cutline. Think of it as the score threshold that separates those who advance from those who pack up early. Down by three strokes for morning predictions, landing just one shot shy of the lowest in PGA Tour history at 7 under. For newcomers to golf’s elite scene, the cut line is crucial. It’s the minimum score needed to play the weekend rounds and missing it means your tournament ends abruptly, potentially impacting your standing in the FedEx Cup rankings, which determine access to future events and full tour status. It’s always a nailbiter trying to sneak under the cut, shared Bo Hustler, currently ranked number 103 in the FedEx Cup and just outside the coveted top 100 that secures automatic full PGA tour privileges. But realizing how much more effort is still required, I aim to maximize my performance today and leverage it for the rest of the weekend. Hustler, who requires at least a two-way tie for 42nd place or higher to clinch his tour card, began the day at two under, but ignited his game with a scorching four under 32 on the front nine at the plantation course. He nailed a critical birdie on the par 5/8, his 17th hole to reach seven under, only to face a bunker challenge on the par4 9th with a steely up and down golf lingo for chipping out of trouble and sinking the putt. He secured a 67 and locked in the cut on the number. And this is the part most people miss. For the 30-year-old hustler, this marks his first brush with potential loss of full tour status since 2017, highlighting how even established pros can teeter on the edge of reinvention. You know, the season has been tough, Hustler mused. I’ve achieved some solid results, but honestly, I haven’t strung together four strong rounds. I’ve had several events where three rounds felt reliable, but that fourth one eluded me. Notably, another player outside the top 100, Canadian Adam Hadwin, also executed a thrilling up and down on the final hole to meet the cut. His six under 64 propelled him to 7 under overall. Hadwin, who entered at number 138 in the FedEx Cup, a significant drop from his 2024 top 50 finish that earned him spots in all signature events, admitted to feeling jittery. I was certainly anxious heading in. The last few holes got a bit messy. Hadwin noted. To secure his tour card, he needs a minimum two-way tie for second. Each point is vital. It all adds up. He emphasized. It could mean overtaking another player for that extra tournament invite if I end up exempt free. Today was key to earning two more days, two more opportunities. I’ve got the weekend ahead to chase low scores. Check back with me then. On the flip side, FedEx Cup number 117 Joel Diamond landed just outside the cut line on Friday. Last year, he dramatically secured his 2025 tour card by holding out for an eagle in the final round, a moment that exemplified the sheer unpredictability of golf. This time, he missed by two shots. The 38-year-old, a past PGA Tour winner, had just welcomed his second child with wife Lona over the weekend. You can read more about it here. https colonwww.pgaour.com/article/news/l202511/20/jel-domin- the- rsm-class-cild- boy-Tourcard-c which might have diverted his focus. After a 69 in the first round on the plantation course, he bogeied his opening hole on the seaside course. Managed a few birdies to reach five under, but couldn’t muster any on his last five holes. Joel Domen lines up a 139yd approach to within 10 ft, setting up a birdie on number 10. Among other standouts, ninetime PGA Tour champ Matt Cooer at number 113 and risking his full-time status for the first time since 2007 made the cut on the number with a two under 68 on C-side. It’s been ages since I worried about losing my livelihood, Cooer said post round. I want to hold on to it. I’m still addicted to the game. Still enjoying keeping pace with the younger generation. Japan’s Takumi Kanaya teetering at number 99 in the FedEx Cup struggled with a 71 in round two, forcing an early exit and a tense weight. Similarly, FedEx Cup number 97 Danny Walker fell one shot short after a two under 68 on Seaside. England’s Matt Wallace, ranked number 102, trailed the cut line by two at the start, but unleashed a fiery six under 66 on Plantation to sit comfortably at 9 under for the weekend. He needs at least a solo 43rd or better for his card. I believe I belong on this tour, Wallace declared afterward. PGA Tour newcomer Isaiah Celinda at number 104 and desperate for a strong showing faltered with a 73, ending at two under. Chandler Phillips, who surged from 139th to 92nd after a runnerup at last week’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, couldn’t sustain the wave at Sea Island, missing the cut at one under. Now, here’s the controversy that might divide fans. Is it fair to question if Domin’s personal life impacted his game? Or should we celebrate players balancing family and fierce competition? Do the FedEx Cup rules adequately reward talent, or do they unfairly punish those who face off years? What do you think? Should tour cards be guaranteed based on past success, or is every season a fresh battle? Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear agreements, disagreements, or any wild ideas on how to shake up golf’s qualification
