Drama Unfolds as 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs Field Is Locked In
It’s been a wild Sunday at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. With the final round wrapped up, we now officially know who made the top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings—and who didn’t. Remember, this year the field was cut from 100 to just 70 players, raising the intensity all week long. And wow, did it come down to the wire.
One of the biggest stories of the day? Davis Thompson. He needed a steady finish to sneak into the playoffs. Things were looking promising when he drained a massive 91-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole. That shot alone vaulted him inside the top 70 at the time. But golf is brutal, and the final stretch proved just that. On the 18th hole, needing a simple two-putt from 46 feet for par, Thompson’s birdie attempt rolled six feet past the cup. The par putt? Missed left. He had to settle for a bogey, and that one stroke ended up costing him a playoff spot. He dropped to No. 71—just one place short of moving on. Heartbreaking stuff.
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Meanwhile, players like Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, and Cam Davis held on to their positions, making the cut inside the top 70. Matti Schmid, despite finishing with three straight birdies, was pushed just outside the line because of Thompson’s earlier heroics—and then eventually pulled back in after Thompson’s stumble. That’s how razor-thin the margins were.
Gary Woodland had his own rollercoaster. Starting the day in good shape, he slipped out of contention after a bogey on 14 and just couldn’t recover enough on the closing stretch. A birdie on 15 helped, but it wasn’t enough. He ended up outside the bubble too, finishing 73rd.
Now, with the top 70 set, the FedEx Cup Playoffs are officially underway. The next stop is the FedEx St. Jude Championship, but it doesn’t get easier from here. Only the top 50 after that event will move on to the BMW Championship. And after that? Just 30 players will tee it up at the Tour Championship, where the FedEx Cup winner will ultimately be crowned.
For those who just missed the cut—like Davis Thompson and Gary Woodland—there’s still a silver lining. Players ranked 71 through 100 retain full PGA Tour status for 2026. Those ranked 101 to 125 will have conditional status, with final positions determined after the fall events.
So, while the Wyndham Championship handed out a trophy, it also delivered plenty of drama, heartbreak, and celebration. The road to the Tour Championship is now officially open, and for the top 70, the next chapter starts now.
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