PGA TOUR RSM Classic drama unfolds as Ricky Castillo and Lee Hodges battle for FedExCup top 100 status.
Catch the thrilling final round where Castillo shoots a 62 but falls short, finishing third and securing conditional status.
Lee Hodges misses a crucial birdie putt on 18, ending his winner’s exemption.
Key highlights include Sami Valimaki’s victory, Castillo’s emotional journey, and updates on other players like Doug Ghim and Beau Hossler.
Learn about their paths to PGA TOUR cards, mental growth, and what Q-School means for the future.
Featuring quotes from Castillo on learning from Scottie Scheffler and Hodges on his comeback from injury.
A must-watch for golf fans tracking FedExCup standings and PGA TOUR rookie stories.
The RSM Classic saw an intense battle for PGA Tour cards with Ricky Castillo and Lee Hodgeges falling just short of securing their places. Castillo, a University of Florida graduate and rookie, started the final round with a strong performance. Birdies on five of his first seven holes and a 28 hole score. However, a missed three-foot putt on the 12th hole and subsequent bogeies on the back nine saw him finish in a tie for second place, just missing the top 100. Castillo will now have conditional status for 2026 and a chance to earn his card at the final stage of PGA Tour Q School. Hajes, on the other hand, entered the tournament at number 122 and needed a big week to secure full status. He started strong jumping into contention with a front 933 but missed a crucial 72nd whole birdie putt finishing in a share of fourth place. Despite the disappointment both players showed resilience and determination with Castillo reflecting on his mental growth and Hajes expressing his confidence in his putter’s performance.
