The FedExCup Fall is heating up! With only four events left, we’re taking stock of the risers and fallers so far. Garrick Higgo leads the pack, with an impressive run that has him poised for a breakthrough. We also look at Steven Fisk, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Rico Hoey, who are making their mark. But it’s not all good news; Joel Dahmen, Stephen Jaeger, and Tom Kim are facing challenges. Find out how these golfers are faring and what’s at stake for the remainder of the season. Will the risers continue their momentum, and can the fallers turn it around? Let’s dive into the action and discuss the impact of the FedExCup Fall on these players’ careers.
The halfway point of the FedEx Cup fall is approaching with three events already played and four remaining. This pivotal moment is crucial for many PGA Tour players as it determines their status for the upcoming season. Only the top 100 in the FedEx Cup fall will secure full status for 2026, a significant drop from the previous 125. This means the next month will be intense with players vying for their positions and careers. Let’s take a closer look at the players who are rising and falling in this critical phase. Rising stars Garrick Higgo. Garrick Higo has already secured his 2026 status with a win at the Corales Pontakana Championship earlier this year. However, his performance in the FedEx Cup fall has been exceptional, propelling him to new heights. IGO has finished in a tie for seventh at the Procourt Championship, runner up at the Sanderson Farms Championship, and tied fourth at the Bay Current Classic. This impressive run has elevated him from 99th to 57th in the FedEx Cup rankings, finishing between 51st and 60th in the FedEx Cup fall guarantees entry into prestigious events like the AT Pebble Beach Pro and the Genesis Invitational. Higo’s remarkable ascent from outside the top 60 to currently being the only golfer in the top 60 who wasn’t there at the start of the season is a testament to his talent. If he maintains his position, he could experience a breakthrough similar to Levig Abergs in 2023 or Maverick McNeely in 2024. Steven Fisk. Steven Fisk who bested Higgo at the Sanderson Farms has also had a remarkable rise. Starting from 135th, he earned his maiden victory at Jackson Country Club, vaultting all the way to 65th. While superstar players Scotty Sheoffller and Xander Schoffley won the other two fall events, Fisk’s achievement is notable. Before his career-changing victory, he had only one other top 10 finish in 22 events. Fisk is making the most of the fall season, just as it was intended. Michael Forbjornson. Michael Thorbjornson, a former world amateur number one, is finally finding his comfort zone at the perfect time. He finished T13 at the Procore Championship and contended at the Bay Current Classic, finishing solo third. This consistent play has moved him from 88th to 72nd in the FedEx Cup rankings, securing his card for another year. Thorbjornson has shown glimpses of his elite talent since earning his tour card straight from college through PGA Tour University. However, he hadn’t been consistent enough. Yet, he’s beginning to shed the roller coaster label, missing just one cut since April with four top five finishes. The fall has proven to be an extension of his great play. And with his cards secured for 2026, he’s a popular candidate to make a leap, either with a win this fall or early next season. Rico Hoey. Rico Hoey, a 30-year-old Filipino, has become one of the most impressive ball strikers on the PGA Tour. However, until this fall, his performance had been underwhelming. Most of the blame fell on below average putting. But ahead of the Procore Championship, Hoey switched to a long putter, and the improvements could save his job. Hoey finished T9 at the Procore and T4 at the Bay Current with a missed cut sandwiched in between at the Sanderson Farms. This run of play pushed him to the other side of the allimportant top 100 bubble, moving from 106th to 91st. While Hoey isn’t completely safe with four events to play, if this run of play continues, he will secure another year on tour and potentially a long lasting solution on the Greens. Falling stars Joel Domin. Joel Domin, who narrowly avoided a stressful fall last year, is facing a challenging start this time around. His status was on the line at the RSM Classic, but a series of heroics helped him make the cut and stay on the right side of the bubble. This fall, however, he’s done the opposite, dropping from inside the top 100 to out of it. Domin began the fall at number 93, but he missed the cut in his first two events and finished T69 in the 78 man no cut Bay current. Now he’s 103rd in the FedEx Cup fall. Domin has missed the cut in nine of his last 14 events dating back to April, indicating a need for improvement. Steven Joerger. Steven Joerger, who was inside the top 60 at the start of the fall, has unfortunately fallen out. Joerger has played just once this fall, finishing T44 at the Sanderson Farms, which has contributed to his decline. His game hasn’t fallen off, but if Joerger doesn’t prioritize the rest of the fall schedule, he could find himself on the outside looking in at the first few signature events of 2026. Tom Kim. Tom Kim, who started the FedEx Cup at number 94, has not seen a significant rise or fall. After three events, he remains at number 94. While he has played every event of the fall, his only worthwhile finish was a T11 at the Sanderson Farms. Kim’s card is locked up through 2026, so he doesn’t have to worry about the top 100 bubble. However, he expected to use the fall to make a push for the top 60, which has not yet materialized. When that is the goal, stagnating might as well be falling.
