The 2025 PGA Tour season concluded with surprising results, leaving several well-known golfers without full playing privileges for 2026. This video breaks down the biggest names who failed to secure their cards, including Matt Wallace, Beau Hossler, Matt Kuchar, Joel Dahmen, Brandt Snedeker, Adam Hadwin, Zach Johnson, Cameron Champ, Camilo Villegas, Thriston Lawrence, Danny Willett, and Francesco Molinari.
We’ll discuss the reasons behind their struggles, from missed cuts to expiring exemptions, and what this means for their future in professional golf. Learn about the impact of the new PGA Tour membership rules and the players who are relying on exemptions. Stay updated on the latest news and analysis from the world of golf.
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The 2025 PGA Tour season finale delivered a dramatic twist, leaving many golf fans stunned. Who would have thought that some of the biggest names in golf would be left scrambling for their future? The RSM Classic at Sea Island witnessed Sammy Vali Maki making history as the first Finnish winner, but the real drama unfolded in the battle for 2026 playing privileges. The PGA Tour’s decision to tighten membership criteria caused a significant shakeup. Players now needed a top 100 FedEx Cup finish, a steep climb from the usual top 125. This change left many veterans and rising stars in a precarious position. Here’s a look at the 12 notable golfers who fell short of securing full PGA Tour status for 2026. Matt Wallace, 103. The fivetime DP World Tour winner managed only one PGA Tour top 10 this season with his exemption from the 2023 Corales Puntaana victory expired. Wallace at 35 faces a career crossroads. Will he return to the DP World Tour where he thrived or fight for a comeback in the PGA? Bo Hustler 104. Despite his talent, Hustler couldn’t secure his card after a poor season with just one top 10 finish. Matt Cooer, 118, a ninetime PGA Tour winner. Coocher’s lone top 10 finish this year wasn’t enough. But he has a career money exemption for 2026, allowing him a second chance before potentially moving to the over50s PGA Tour champions. Joel Domin 122. Despite three top 10s, 16 missed cuts sealed Domin’s fate. His split with his caddy and conditional status for 2026 will prompt a strategic re-evaluation. Brent Sneder, 126, a ninetime winner and future US President’s Cup captain, missed out on full status due to inconsistent performances. His focus will now shift to leading the team. Adam Hadwin, 139. A late season push wasn’t enough for Hadwin, who missed 12 cuts. This surprising slip could cost him a spot on the 2027 International President’s Cup team. Zack Johnson, 141, the two-time major champion had a tough season with a T8 at the Masters being his only standout performance. He’ll use his career money exemption for 2026 and might join the PGA Tour Champions when eligible. Cameron Champ 147. Once a rising star, Champ’s struggles continued with just one top 10 finish. Camo Viegas 155. Despite ending a drought in 2023, Danny Willlet 169. The former Masters Champions medical extension won’t likely be enough for 2026. Franchesco Molinari 185. The former Open Champions loss of his card might be a blessing as he’s a favorite for the 2027 Rder Cup captaincy. This could make history if he leads the team to victory. And there you have it, a list of golf’s elite facing uncertain futures. But here’s where it gets controversial. Are these changes to the PGA Tours membership criteria fair, or do they unfairly disadvantage established players? Share your thoughts in the comments. Is it time for a re-evaluation of the system, or is this the natural evolution of the sports elite competition? The debate is
