Players face pressure at Wyndham Championship for FedEx Cup playoff spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Wyndham Championship, taking place this week in Greensboro, NC, is the last chance for players to secure a spot in the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs. As only 70 out of 125 players will qualify for the playoffs, many competitors, including Denny McCarthy at No. 84, are under pressure to perform. Australian Jason Day and Keegan Bradley also seek to maintain their playoff streaks, while rookie Jackson Koivun, who recently won the 3M Open, currently holds the final playoff position. Players must finish in key spots to advance, escalating the stakes as the regular season concludes.
- •The Wyndham Championship is the final regular-season event for the FedEx Cup.
- •Only 70 players will earn spots in the playoffs starting next week.
- •Denny McCarthy, Jason Day, and Keegan Bradley need strong finishes to qualify.
- •Jackson Koivun currently occupies the final playoff spot after his recent win.
- •Consistency is crucial, as players look to avoid elimination in the season's final event.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — 'Panic mode' at Wyndham Championship for FedEx Cup regular-season finale
"The Wyndham Championship is the final chance for PGA Tour players to secure a spot in the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs.
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