Discover how Seamus Power climbed the FedEx Cup standings to earn a conditional PGA Tour card for 2026.
Watch highlights from his impressive performance at the RSM Classic, where he tied for seventh place.
Learn about the FedEx Fall standings, top 125 qualifiers, and Power’s journey from 145th to 117th.
See Valimaki’s victory, McGreevy’s surge, and more PGA Tour action.
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In a dramatic turn of events that left golf fans on the edge of their seats, Sheamus Power has secured a conditional PGA Tour card for 2026, but not without a roller coaster of emotions at the RSM Classic. While he fell just shy of retaining a full card, his tied seventh finish in Georgia was nothing short of a hard-fought victory. But here’s where it gets controversial, is a conditional card, which grants access to roughly 20 tournaments, enough for a player of P’s caliber. Let’s dive in. Entering the ISM Classic, ranked 129th in the FedEx fall standings, Power faced an uphill battle. The top 100 secure full PGA Tour status while the top 125 earned conditional status. With his joint seventh finish, Power climbed 12 spots to a provisional 117th place, a testament to his resilience. Yet, this is the part most people miss. His journey began in 145th place earlier in the month, making his rise all the more impressive. On the seaside course, where the weekend rounds unfolded, Power knew he needed a stellar performance to crack the top 100. Starting the final day tied for eighth, he kicked off with a birdie on the par for first hole, sinking a 10-ft putt. His steady play continued with another birdie on the par 57th, though a drop shot on the eighth left him at 34 for the front nine. Powers back nine was equally solid adding birdies on the 13th and 17th holes to finish with a 67 placing him at minus 18 for the tournament. Five shots behind winner Sammy Valamaki of Finland. While missing out on a full card might sting, P’s climb from 145th to 117th is a story of determination. And this is where it gets even more intriguing. Balamaraki’s victory not only secured him a 2-year toy exemption, but also catapulted him to 51st in the FedEx Cup fall standings, qualifying him for the first two signature events of 2026. Meanwhile, Max McGrevy’s second place finish fueled by a seven under 63 pushed him to 60th, a spot that guarantees big opportunities next season. But let’s pause for a moment. Is the current PGA Tour qualification system fair? Ricky Castillo, who fired an incredible 62 in the final round to finish third at minus21, still landed just outside the top 100 at 102nd. Does this highlight a flaw in how players are rewarded for their efforts? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. For now, P’s conditional card ensures he’ll remain a fixture on the tour, even if not in every event. Valamaraki and McGrevy on the other hand are set for a lucrative 2026. As the dust settles on the ISM Classic, one thing is clear. The PGA Tour’s qualification race is as thrilling as it is unforgiving. What’s your take on Power’s performance and the broader implications for the tour? Let the debate begin.
