PGA Tour FedEx Cup standings golf season 2025
The 2025 PGA Tour season concluded at the RSM Classic, where Sami Välimäki became the first Finn to win on tour, but the real drama unfolded for dozens of players fighting to keep their full tour cards for 2026. With the cut-off tightened to the top 100 in FedEx Cup standings, instead of the usual top 125, this membership shake-up forced some big names into conditional status or reliance on exemptions.
Discover the biggest stars now battling to reclaim their spots at the top, including Matt Wallace at 103rd, Beau Hossler at 104th, Matt Kuchar at 118th, Joel Dahmen at 122nd, and even US Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker at 126th. Other shocking drops include Adam Hadwin at 139th, Zach Johnson at 141st, Cameron Champ at 147th, Camilo Villegas at 155th, Thriston Lawrence, and former major champions Danny Willett and Francesco Molinari.
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The 2025 PGA Tour season wrapped up at the RSM Classic. And while Sammy Valy made history as the first Finn to win on tour for dozens of other players, the real drama was just unfolding. This year, the stakes were higher than ever. To keep their full tour card for 2026, players needed to finish inside the top 100 of the FedEx Cup standings. A big change from the usual top 125. This membership shakeup has left some big names on the outside looking in, facing a season of conditional status or having to rely on special exemptions. It’s a brutal end to a long year and the list of players who lost their full playing privileges is pretty shocking. So, who are the biggest stars now fighting to get back to the top? Let’s take a look. First up, Matt Wallace. He finished just outside the bubble at 103rd. His win exemption from 2023 has run out and with only conditional status, the five-time DP World Tour winner might just head back to Europe fulltime. Bo Hustler, one of the most talented Americans still looking for his first win, also came up short at 104th after a tough season. Then you have guys like Matt Cucker at 118th. The ninetime winner is expected to use a career money exemption to play next season before he turns his attention to the Champions Tour. Fan favorite Joel Dammen, who missed a staggering 16 cuts, ended up at 122nd. He’ll have conditional status as he looks to rebound in 2026. Even next year’s US as President’s Cup captain, Brandt Snedeker isn’t safe. He finished 126th and will now have to juggle his captaincy duties with a limited playing schedule. Some other huge surprises include Adam Hadwin at 139th and twotime major champion Zack Johnson at 141st. Johnson will also likely use an exemption. Once a rising star, Cameron Champ continued to struggle, finishing 147th. And remember Camilo Villiguzz’s incredible comeback win in 2023. He couldn’t keep that momentum, ending his season at 155th. Perhaps the biggest shock is Thristen Lawrence. After nearly winning the Open in 2024 and earning his card from Europe, he just could end find his footing in the States and will now return to the DP World Tour. Finally, two former major champions, Danny Willlet and Franchesco Molinari, also lost their cards. For Molinari, this might be a blessing in disguise as he’s a top contender for the 2027 Rder Cup captaincy. It just goes to show how tough it is to stay at the top in professional golf. What do you think about these changes? Let me know in the comments who you were most surprised to see lose their card. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe for more golf content.
