The RSM Classic is heating up! Here’s a breakdown of the 5 players with the most at stake heading into Sunday’s final round:
Lee Hodges: Battling to secure his TOUR card.
Zac Blair: Needs a win to keep his status.
Patrick Rodgers: Aiming for his first TOUR victory and a spot in the Aon Next 10.
Doug Ghim: Needs a strong finish to secure his card.
John Pak: Looking for a win to earn full status.
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The RSM Classic is a highstakes event, especially with the Fed X Cup fall approaching. Here’s a look at five players with the most to gain or lose as they head into Sunday’s final round. Lee Hodges. After a challenging season, Hodes is in a crucial position at number 122 in the Fed X Cup. He needs a strong performance to secure his tour card with a three-way T4 being the minimum requirement. With three sub6 rounds at Sea Island, Hajes is in a promising position at 15 under, aiming to build on his past success and confidence. Zack Blair, familiar with the FedEx Cup bubble pressure, Blair is in a tight spot at number 154. A win is the only way to secure his Sunday status, but his incontention at 16 under after consecutive 64s. Blair’s recent success in fall events, including AT20 and T9, gives him hope, but he knows he needs his best round yet. Patrick Rogers Rogers, a Stanford alum, has a history at Sea Island, having lost in a playoff in 2018. This year he is in the final group after a strong 62 and 68 in the second and third rounds respectively. Rogers is projected into the AON next 10 ensuring top tier events and is determined to add a trophy to his resume. Doug Gim with only 100 tour cards available. Gim a Texer’s Longhorn is in a precarious position at number 125. He needs a solo fourth to secure his card. Currently five shots back, Gim remains focused knowing he can control his performance despite the challenging circumstances. John Pack Pack, a 26-year-old New Jersey native, entered the PGA Tour with promise, but faced a disappointing first season. At number 168 in the FedEx Cup, he needs a win for full 2026 status. With a new putting coach and a nothing to lose mentality, Pack is playing some of his best golf, aiming to turn his season around.
