After eight months of action, the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs are among us, with several big stars present for the three-week event stretch.
The top 70 in the Standings have made it through to the first tournament in Memphis, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and after the conclusion on Sunday the field will be whittled down to 50, which is a big deal for not just 2025, but also 2026.
Scottie Scheffler is the current FedEx Cup champion, claiming the title back in 2024
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You may wonder, why is it a big deal for next season? Well, for those 50 who make it through to the BMW Championship next week, it means that they don’t just receive full exemption status for 2026, but also a spot at next year’s Players Championship and all eight Signature Events.
This is huge for those involved as, not only does it mean they are guaranteed places in the $20 million tournaments, five of which don’t have cuts, but they can also plan their schedules a lot easier for the 2026 season.
By planning their scheduling a year in advance, players can optimize their time. This will include working out travel arrangements, sorting accommodation for the week and even arranging their downtime away from the course.
A PGA Tour player will play around 20-30 tournaments per year, on average
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What’s more, by playing in the Signature Events and The Players Championship, PGA Tour players have a bigger chance of racking up Official World Golf Ranking points which, in-turn, means they are more likely to qualify for the four Major championships.
For those who don’t break into the top 50 of the FedEx Cup Standings after the FedEx St. Jude Championship, so sit between 51st and 70th, they will receive full exemption and a spot at The Players Championship.
Along with the exemption and place in the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament, those from 51st to 70th will have their points from the Regular Season and first Playoff event carry over to the FedEx Cup Fall, which features seven events and finalizes the top 100, providing additional playing opportunities for the following season.
Rafael Campos moved up 66 spots in the FedEx Cup Fall after finishing 148th in the regular FedEx Cup Standings
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