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50 golfers advance to BMW Championship in FedEx Cup Playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

50 golfers advance to BMW Championship in FedEx Cup Playoffs
Summary

The FedEx Cup Playoffs have narrowed from 70 to 50 golfers as they head into the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Notable advancements include Sungjae Im, who moved up to 40th position after a strong performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Maverick McNealy held his position at No. 49 after finishing tied for 19th, while Matt McCarty secured the final berth at No. 50. The players now compete for positions that could qualify them for the Tour Championship, with the next potential start for eliminated golfers at the Biltmore Championship in mid-September.

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  • •Sungjae Im advances from 53rd to 40th with a T-5 finish.
  • •Maverick McNealy finishes T-19 and maintains his spot at No. 49.
  • •Keith Mitchell, ranked 51st, does not qualify for the next round.
  • •Matt McCarty secures the last spot at No. 50, just ahead of Mitchell.
  • •Next FedEx Cup event for eliminated players starts on September 17.
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  • 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — See the top 50 in FedEx Cup Playoffs standings heading to the BMW Championship
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From 70 to 50. The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs rolls on to Week 2 of the postseason and now just 50 golfers advance.

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