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2025 Ryder Cup: Team Europe

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Team Europe Preview:

The 2025 Ryder Cup, set for September 26-28 at the formidable Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, marks the 45th edition of this storied biennial match-play showdown between the United States and Europe. As defending champions after a commanding 16.5-11.5 victory in Rome in 2023, Team Europe enters as underdogs on American soil—a role they haven’t embraced since the “Miracle at Medinah” in 2012, their last away win. Under returning captain Luke Donald, Europe boasts a squad of 11 returnees from 2023, blending battle-tested veterans, in-form stars, and one promising rookie. This near-identical lineup emphasizes continuity and experience, aiming to defy history where no visiting team has won since 2012. With a star-studded core led by Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, Europe’s mission is to retain the Cup by securing at least 14 points from 28 available matches, while the U.S. needs 14.5 to reclaim it.

Captain and Vice-Captains

Luke Donald, the Englishman who masterminded Europe’s 2023 triumph, returns as captain—the first European to do so since Bernard Gallacher in 1993. Donald’s calm leadership, honed from four winning appearances as a player (2004-2012, 10.5 points in 15 matches), was pivotal in Rome. He prioritizes meticulous preparation, player psychology, and strategic pairings, viewing the away challenge as “the kind of thing that motivates me.” For 2025, Donald assembled a vice-captain brain trust blending fresh perspectives with proven Ryder Cup pedigree:

Vice-Captain Nationality Ryder Cup Experience as Player Notable Roles
Thomas Bjørn Denmark 7 appearances (1997-2014), 3 wins Captained 2018 winning team; vice-captain in 2023
Alex Norén Sweden 1 appearance (2018, 2-1-0) First-time vice-captain; brings current PGA Tour insight
Edoardo Molinari Italy 3 appearances (2010-2018) Vice-captain in 2023; analytics expert
José María Olazábal Spain 7 appearances (1987-2006), 4 wins Captained 2012 Medinah miracle; 5th vice-captain stint
Francesco Molinari Italy 4 appearances (2010-2023) Vice-captain in 2023; 2018 hero with 4-1 record

This group, with over 20 collective Ryder Cup wins, provides tactical depth, especially for Bethpage’s length and aggression, while Paul McGinley serves as a strategic advisor to counter the hostile crowd.

The 12-Man Team

Europe’s roster features six automatic qualifiers from the unified Ryder Cup Points List (top earners across majors, PGA/DP World Tours, and Rolex Series events through August 2025) and six captain’s picks, announced September 1. It’s the least-changed European team in history, with only Rasmus Højgaard replacing his twin Nicolai as the sole rookie. The group averages 4.3 prior appearances and a collective 80+ points from past Cups, underscoring depth. Key highlights include McIlroy’s career Grand Slam completion and multiple 2025 wins across the squad.

Player Nationality OWGR (as of Sept 2025) Ryder Cup Appearances (Record) 2025 Highlights
Automatic Qualifiers
Rory McIlroy Northern Ireland 1st (projected) 7 (16-13-4) 4 wins (incl. Masters for career Slam); dominated points list
Robert MacIntyre Scotland 9th 1 (2-1-1 in 2023) 2 PGA Tour wins; entered top-10 in August
Tommy Fleetwood England 6th 3 (7-3-2) FedExCup champ; multiple top-10s
Justin Rose England 25th 6 (14-9-3) FedEx St. Jude win; consistent majors
Tyrrell Hatton England 12th 3 (5-4-2) Dubai Desert Classic win; T4 US Open
Rasmus Højgaard Denmark 35th Rookie 5 DPWT wins career; twin’s 2023 stand-in
Captain’s Picks
Shane Lowry Ireland 18th 2 (2-3-1) 2 PGA runner-ups; “infectious energy”
Jon Rahm Spain 4th 3 (7.5-4-3) 2nd straight LIV title; top-15 in 3 majors
Sepp Straka Austria 13th 1 (1-2-1 in 2023) 2 PGA wins; peaked at WR 7th
Viktor Hovland Norway 8th 2 (3-4-2) Multiple top-10s; strong irons
Ludvig Åberg Sweden 5th 1 (1-1-1 in 2023) Top-10 strokes gained; long-term star
Matt Fitzpatrick England 10th 2 (3-3-2) Steady PGA form; 2022 US Open champ

This lineup spans ages 24 (Højgaard) to 45 (Rose), with eight in the world’s top 20 for balance.

Key Players to Watch

  • Rory McIlroy: The talisman enters his eighth Cup on a high, fresh off four 2025 wins including the Masters—ending his Augusta drought and completing the Grand Slam. With 18 career points (Europe’s 8th all-time), his volatility could swing matches; expect him anchoring Friday/Saturday and facing a top U.S. seed Sunday. His rivalry with Scottie Scheffler adds fireworks.
  • Jon Rahm: A match-play maestro (7.5 points in 14 matches), Rahm’s second LIV title and major consistency make him indispensable. Paired with Hatton or McIlroy, his power suits Bethpage’s 7,400+ yards.
  • Tommy Fleetwood: The FedExCup king brings composure (7-3-2 record) and elite ball-striking. His 2025 breakthrough signals readiness for prime-time pairings.
  • Rasmus Højgaard: The wildcard rookie mirrors Nicolai’s game but adds birdie-making flair. Limited to four-ball sessions to ease pressure.

Team Strengths and Weaknesses

Europe’s squad is a masterclass in cohesion, but the road test exposes vulnerabilities.

Strengths:

  • Unmatched Experience: 11 from the 2023 winners average 4+ appearances; they’ve thrived in team formats (e.g., McIlroy/Fleetwood duo). This edges U.S. youth in pressure scenarios.
  • Form and Versatility: Eight reached the Tour Championship; strengths in irons (Hovland, Åberg) and short game (Lowry, Fitzpatrick) fit Bethpage’s demands. LIV stars like Rahm/Hatton add bomb-and-gouge power.
  • Leadership Core: Donald’s continuity fosters unity; veterans like Rose/Olazábal provide calm amid crowds.

Weaknesses:

  • Away Intimidation: Bethpage’s length favors bombers; Europe’s shorter hitters (e.g., Fleetwood) may struggle off the tee. No visitor has won here since 1993.
  • Rookie Reliance: Højgaard’s inexperience could falter in hostile singles; depth thins if stars like Hovland (recent swing tweaks) underperform.
  • Momentum Risk: Heavy favorites in Rome, but U.S. home dominance (27-15-2 all-time lead) and Scheffler’s aura loom large.
Aspect Strength Rating (1-10) Key Factor
Experience 9 11 returnees from 2023 win
Current Form 8 Multiple major/PGA winners
Course Fit 7 Irons excel; driving a concern
Team Chemistry 9 Donald’s proven system
Away Pressure 6 Untested since 2012

Outlook and Expectations

Europe arrives as a “more accomplished” unit than 2023, per McIlroy, with the talent to pull off an upset—potentially the closest Cup in a generation. Donald’s strategy: Lean on pods (McIlroy-Fleetwood, Rahm-Hatton) for early leads, save veterans for Sunday. A win would etch Donald alongside legends like Jack Nicklaus (back-to-back triumphs). Yet, Bethpage’s partisan roar and U.S. depth make 14 points a grind—expect drama, with McIlroy’s fire key to retention. As Paul McGinley notes, if the “Big Four” (McIlroy, Rahm, Fleetwood, Hatton) ignite, Europe could script history. Tune in for what promises to be golf’s ultimate theater.

China’s Miranda Wang Takes FM Crown

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NORTON (Mass) – (Staff and Wire Service Report) – LPGA Tour rookie Miranda Wang of China rolled in a birdie on the 17th hole Sunday afternoon to snap a tie with World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand and seize her first LPGA Tour victory with a 20-under-par 268 at the FM Championship in Eastern Massachusetts.

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Wang, 26, carded a 2-under 70 in the final round to claim the $615,000 championship check. She trailed Thitikul by one shot when she stepped to the 17th tee, but Thitikul bogeyed the par-4 17th in the group ahead of her.

Wang proceeded to sink a sliding 5-foot birdie putt to reclaim the lead. Then the 2019 Duke graduate tapped in a 2-foot putt for par at No. 18 to become the 23rd champion in as many LPGA events this season. She was feted with a Champagne shower on the 18th green.

“It’s a dream come true,” Wang said. “Winning LPGA has been my dream since actually since Day 1 of my golf, because I started playing golf because when I was eight years old I was watching LPGA tournament on TV. I was like ‘Oh, that’s I want to do and I want to be on this tour. I want to win out there.’ So I finally did this. Very proud of myself.”

Wang had to work hard Sunday because Thitikul, who started the day four shots behind, was hot from the start. She birdied the first hole to trigger a 5-under 31 on the front nine as she drilled irons within tap-in range at Nos. 5 and 9.

Thitikul made the turn at 19 under while Wang posted three birdies and one bogey to make the turn at 20 under. Wang then strung together five pars before bogeying No. 15. Meanwhile, Thitikul birdied No. 12 to jump into the lead.

The 22-year-old Thitikul, who overtook Nelly Korda in early August for the world No. 1 spot, kept the lead until bogeying No. 17. She finished with a 67.

“Just take a really positive (lesson from today),” Thitikul said. “Especially the final round that I have, especially the front nine that I have… (My) final round wasn’t that good as the first couple round, but I just prove to myself that today I can go low on the final round as well.”

South Korea’s Sei Young Kim, played in the final pairing with Wang, fashioned a 2-under 70 to finish three shots behind Wang. Andrea Lee also posted a final-round 70 to finish fourth, four shots behind the champion.

South Korea’s Jin Hee Im started the day in a tie for 37th place, but she soared all the way to fifth Sunday on the strength of a record-tying 10-under 62. She birdied nine of the first 12 holes to climb to 14-under, but posted five straight pars before closing with her 10th birdie of the day.

“When I got the first two birdie,” Im said, “I just kidding my caddie, ‘I try just 18 more birdies.’ And I just made straight three birdies after that.”

–Field Level Media

Landslide Victory for Fleetwood

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ATLANTA – (Staff and Wire Service Report) – England’s Tommy Fleetwood finally broke the chain. Now, Fleetwood can go his own way. Even his biggest rivals at the TOUR Championship said, “Fleetwood played over my head.’ And, as the Englishman clinched the $10 million first prize, it was said the Fleetwood made ‘PUTTIN fun.

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No matter what, golf fans can stop questioning Fleetwood about getting his first PGA Tour victory. He got his win, after so many close calls, and he did so in the biggest way. The English Ryder Cup mainstay captured the FedEx Cup championship with a victory in the annual Super Bowl of Golf – the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday. He takes away the coveted playoff championship and a $10 million winner’s check.

Fleetwood finished 18-under par with a final-round 68. Patrick Cantlay (71), who played in the final pairing, and Russell Henley (69), the first- and second-round leader, tied for second at 15-under.

Fleetwood had a huge smile, maybe of relief, after making his tap-in putt to finish as fans circled the 18th green. They chanted “Tom-my, Tom-my,” as he hugged his caddie.

The win came in Fleetwood’s 164th career start on tour, which included 30 top-5 finishes. Two of those near misses came in these playoffs, a tie for third at the St. Jude’s Championship and a tie for fourth at the BMW Championship. He’s had to answer questions about finally breaking through, especially when he entered the final round holding a share of the lead.

“I love that I’m up there again, and it’s just another chance,” Fleetwood said after the Ithird round where he shared the lead at 16-under with Cantlay. “It’s another opportunity. It’s another day where I get to go out and do what I love and enjoy it and be in contention and just go and hit the golf shots, and what is like the best pressure, if you like. We’re trying to win a golf tournament and do something very special.”

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Fleetwood, who entered fifth in the points standings, became the first player in the FedEx Cup era (since 2007) to claim his first career PGA tour title at the Tour Championship.

Cantlay found trouble early with a bogey at the first hole and a double-bogey at the second hole. When Fleetwood birdied the second, he was 17-under to Cantlay’s 13-under. First- and second-round leader Russell Henley took over second place at 15-under. Fleetwood took a three-stroke lead, at 18-under, into the second nine over Cantay and Henley.

When Cantlay birdied and Fleetwood bogeyed the 10th, just a stroke separated the two. Cantlay bogeyed the 11th, and Fleetwood’s edge was back to two strokes. A Fleetwood birdie at the 13th, and the lead was back to three at 19-under.

When Fleetwood’s tee shot at the par-3 15th landed on dry land, after he hit water in the third round, the tournament was all but over even though he took a bogey. He would play the final hole with a three-stroke lead.

Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player and FedEx Cup points leader, started four strokes back. He hit his opening drive out of bounds and managed bogey. He would get two within two strokes of Fleetwood on the back nine but put his tee shot on the par-3 15th in the water and made double-bogey. Scheffler’s chance at back-to-back FedEx Cup titles was over. Scheffler (68) finished tied for fourth at 14-under.

The Tour Championship changed formats this year to a winner-take-all final with all players starting at even par. However, had they used the starting-strokes format from the previous six years, Scheffler would have won the tournament and the title. Fleetwood, starting at 5-under, who have finished at 23-under. Scheffler, starting 10-under, who have finished 24-under.

–Chris Vivlamore, Field Level Media

Scheffler’s the One

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OWINGS MILLS – (Wire Service Report) – Scottie Scheffler pitched in for birdie at the 17th hole and held on to defeat Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by two shots at the BMW Championship, held at Caves Valley Golf Club just outside of Baltimore.

Scheffler posted a 3-under-par 67 to finish the week at 15-under 265. It took him little time to surpass MacIntyre — the sole leader after each of the first three rounds at the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs — as he struggled to a 3-over 73.

Scheffler had an uneven back nine that included two of his three bogeys. But after both he and MacIntyre missed the green at the difficult par-3 17th, Scheffler aimed a perfect pitch shot that took a full 12 seconds to trickle down the length of the green and directly into the hole.

Maverick McNealy posted a bogey-free 66 and captured third at 11 under. Englishman Tommy Fleetwood (67) and Sam Burns (68) tied for fourth at 10 under.

Scheffler, 29, earned his 18th win on the PGA Tour — all of them coming since February 2022. He will be the heavy favorite to repeat at the Tour Championship next week in Atlanta, although the 2025 format will have all 30 finalists starting at Even par, rather than Scheffler being (-10) upon the start as in past years.

MacIntyre, who totaled just three bogeys over the first three rounds, bogeyed three of his first five holes Sunday to squander a four-shot lead. He hit only half of the fairways and greens in regulation and did not make a birdie until the par-5 No. 16.

The first hole saw a two-shot swing, as Scheffler played it perfectly for a birdie and MacIntyre missed the fairway, the green and the 7-foot par save.

MacIntyre unraveled. He missed the green in regulation again at Nos. 2 and 5 and failed to save par. The third bogey created a tie with Scheffler at 13 under, and two holes later, Scheffler knocked in a 6-footer for birdie and the outright lead.

Scheffler stuck his approach at the 11th to 3 feet for an easy birdie. His putter acted up on him at Nos. 12 and 14, leading to bogeys from close range, but MacIntyre dropped another shot after missing the green at the par-3 13th.

– Field Level Media

 

Rose Takes FedEx St. Jude

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MEMPHIS – (Staff and Wire Service Report) – England’s Justin Rose birdied four of the last five holes of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind to force a playoff and birdied the third playoff hole to capture the first leg of the PGA Tour’s season-ending, three-tournament playoffs.

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Rose’s magical finish in regulation – birdies at 14, 15, 16 and 17 — allowed the 45-year-old veteran to pass 54-hole leader Tommy Fleetwood and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and join J.J. Spaun, the reigning U.S. Open champion, in the playoff.

Spaun birdied two of his final three holes in regulation to join Rose in the playoff. Rose and Spaun both had birdie putts on the first playoff hole lip out forcing a return trip to No. 18. On their second tries, they converted birdie putts with Spaun’s coming from 30 feet.

The hole location on 18 was changed for the third playoff hole and Rose dropped his birdie putt from 12 feet. Spaun’s seven-foot attempt for birdie slid left of the cup.

“That was an amazing last 90 minutes,” Rose said. “I never stopped believing.”

The Top 50 in the FedEx Cup points standings advance to the second round of the playoffs, the BMW Championship, which will be held at Caves Valley Golf Club at Owings Mills, Maryland beginning Thursday.

Rose began his charge shortly after a bogey at the par-4 12th hole to move up the leaderboard.

Rose didn’t play any practice rounds before the start of the St. Jude and he skipped the Wednesday pro-am because of illness, but the absences didn’t affect his play.

Rose had a chance to win on the 72nd hole, but his 13-foot birdie putt slid past the hole forcing the playoff with the 34-year-old Spaun. He had the exact same putt on the first playoff hole.

Fleetwood once again was denied the opportunity to win for the first time in 15 years on the PGA Tour. Entering the final round with a one-stroke lead, he was unable to hold a two-stroke lead with three holes to play. He had a par-bogey-par finish.

“I’m obviously disappointed,” Fleetwood said. “I was next to somebody (Rose) who played unbelievable golf down the stretch.”

– Field Level Media

Fleetwood Leads at FedEx St. Jude

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MEMPHIS – England’s Tommy Fleetwood struggled early and lost his lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championships before recovering on the back nine Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard after three rounds of the opening leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Fleetwood shot 1-under 69 and is at 14-under 196 after the third round at TPC Southwind. He will carry a one-stroke advantage into Sunday’s final round over England’s Justin Rose and a two-shot lead over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Rose posted a 67 and finished with birdies on holes 16 and 18, which sandwiched a bogey at the 17th. Fleetwood bogeyed the final hole after missing the fairway on his drive, his only missed fairway of the round. Fleetwood had a three-shot lead after 17 holes.

Fleetwood, 34, is seeking his first win on the PGA Tour. Rose, 45, is attempting to become the first player in his 40s to win on Tour this season.

Scheffler closed with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 to post a 5-under 65, tied for the best round of the day, and is at 12-under 198.

U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun made the biggest move Saturday. He matched Scheffler’s 65 to advance from a tie for 11th to a tie for fourth at 11-under 199. Andrew Novak is also at 199 after making back-to-back pars to end his round.

Rickie Fowler shot a 66 to put himself in position to qualify for the second round of the playoffs. He’s tied for sixth at 9-under 201 and just inside the top 50 in the Cup standings.

Those who finish in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings after Sunday’s round will advance to next week’s BMW Championship — the second of the PGA Tour’s three playoff tournaments — in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Fleetwood has had five top-five finishes this season, including a runner-up showing at the Travelers Championship in June.

Rose was runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the Masters and had two top-20 finishes — sixth at the Scottish Open and 16th at The Open — last month.

– Field Level Media

Fleetwood On Top as Storm Holds FedEx

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MEMPHIS – (Wire Service Report) – England’s Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his elusive first win on the PGA Tour, followed a first-round 63 with a second-round 64 Friday to take the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening tournament of the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs.

Play was suspended in the afternoon with 21 golfers on the course at TPC Southwind as heavy rains flooded the area. Second-round play will resume Saturday morning before the third round begins off two tees in threesomes.

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Fleetwood’s 13-under 127 total was four strokes better than Collin Morikawa and Akshay Bhatia. Morikawa’s 5-under 65 Friday included holing out from the fairway on the par-4 ninth for an eagle. Bhatia, the first-round leader after an 8-under 62, managed a 69 that included 15 pars.

England’s Justin Rose also was tied for second at 9 under with two holes remaining when the rains hit. Kurt Kitayama posted a 7-under 63 to finish at 8-under 132.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who opened with a 67, had a roller-coaster round that included four bogeys and eight birdies, but finished at 4-under 66 and stands at 7 under. Scheffler was visibly frustrated throughout the round, from attempting to kick his club after an errant drive to talking to himself after a poor approach.

A win by the 34-year-old Fleetwood would give the tour back-to-back first-time champions. Cameron Young won last weekend’s Wyndham Championship, the final regular-season event.

“Maybe this weekend is the weekend,” Fleetwood said. “We’ll see.”

Fleetwood, in his 15th year as a pro, entered the second round one stroke behind Bhatia. Fleetwood quickly overtook him by recording birdies in bunches. They came at Nos. 2, 3 and 4 on the front side and at Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16 on the back nine, building a five-stroke cushion at the time. His only bogey came on No. 18 after his drive found a fairway bunker and his approach missed the green.

From early in the first round through the 17th hole of the second round, Fleetwood played a 30-hole stretch bogey-free with 14 birdies.

“When you shoot two good scores, it’s easy to say everything has been going well, but I think for the most part I’ve been very good off the tee, put myself in position to have a go at the course,” Fleetwood said. “My iron play has been good and solid, and I’ve rolled the ball well. The greens are really true.”

Fleetwood has won seven times on the European Tour, his last victory coming in the 2024 Dubai Invitational. He has come close multiple times on the PGA Tour. Among his three top-10 finishes in 2025 is a tie for second at the Travelers Championship in June.

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While We’re Young!

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GREENSBORO – Cameron Young shot 2-under-par 68 in the final round of the Wyndham Championship and wasn’t challenged on his way to his first PGA Tour victory Sunday in North Carolina.

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Young strung together five consecutive early birdies and cruised to a six-stroke triumph at 22-under 258 at Sedgefield Country Club, where he matched the tournament scoring record.

Young, who began the day with a five-stroke advantage and held the 54-hole lead for the first time on the tour, became the 1,000th different winner in the history of the PGA Tour. He was a seven-time runner-up on the tour.

Mac Meissner posted 66 to finish as the runner-up at 16 under. Mark Hubbard (63) and Sweden’s Alex Noren (64) tied for third place at 15 under. Amateur Jackson Koivun (67), a junior golfer at Auburn University, Chris Kirk (68), and defending champion Aaron Rai (68) of England shared fifth place at 14 under.

Playing not far from the Wake Forest campus where he went to college, Young was in control for most of the tournament.

After a bogey on the first hole Sunday, Young put together his string of birdies for what became a nine-stroke advantage. Young then had pars on nine consecutive holes before bogeys on the par-3 16th and par-4 17th. He barely missed a birdie attempt on the last hole.

Colombia’s Nico Echavarria, who was in the final pairing with Young, tumbled from the leaderboard with a disastrous stretch on the back nine. After a bogey at No. 10, he carded double-bogeys on the next two holes. His 75 left him tied for 19th place at 10 under.

Denny McCarthy matched Hubbard’s 63 for the best score Sunday and ended up at 12 under and tied for 11th place.

Rookie Karl Vilips posted his first hole-in-one with a 179-yard shot on the third hole. His 67 put him at 10 under.

The tournament marks the final regular-season event on the tour, with golfers needing to finish in the top 70 of the season standings to advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs beginning Thursday.

Kirk played his way into the tournament by jumping 12 spots since the beginning of the tournament.

Davis Thompson (68) nded at 12 under, missing the top-70 position by one spot. Gary Woodland was on the bubble, but his final-day 70 left him at 9 under for the tournament and sharing 23rd place, so he was projected to finish 72nd.

–Field Level Media

PGA Tour: Dahmen Leads After R-1

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GREENSBORO – First round leader Joel Dahmen (1st/-9) in his 232nd start on TOUR, bidding for his second career PGA TOUR title (2021 Corales Puntacana Championship).

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Dahmen totaled 10 birdies, including three consecutive on Nos. 7-9 to finish his round, against one bogey (par-4 14th). His (61) tied his career low round on TOUR (R2/2020 RSM Classic/finished T50).

It was Dahmen’s best finish in six prior starts at the Wyndham Championship is T42 (2017). It marked his sixth career 18-hole lead/co-lead in individual stroke play (0-for-5 to date) and his second outright 18-hole lead this season (Corales Puntacana Championship/finished T2).

Notes:
  • Following the Wyndham Championship, the Top 70 players in the FedExCup standings will qualify for next week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship (the first of three events in the FedExCup Playoffs):
  • FedEx St. Jude Championship (Top 70 players following Wyndham Championship)
  • BMW Championship (Top 50 players following FedEx St. Jude Championship)
  • TOUR Championship (Top 30 players following BMW Championship)
  • Leaderboard (link)

Kaito Onishi (neck) and Nate Lashley (foot) WD after the first round of the Wyndham Championship

Please check PGATourCom for updated info.

Wyndham | Leaderboard After 18 Holes

1 Joel Dahmen 61 (-9)

2 Alex Noren 62 (-8)

T3 Cameron Young 63 (-7)

T3 Aaron Rai 63 (-7)

T3 Nico Echavarria 63 (-7)

T3 Mark Hubbard 63 (-7)

Full Leaderboard: (link)

PGA Tour: Wyndham Preview

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GREENSBORO – The 2025 Wyndham Championship is the 36th and last event of the 36 scheduled events in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup regular season. Since the inception of the FedExCup in 2007, the Wyndham Championship has played host to the FedEx Cup regular season finale (since 2008 at Sedgefield Country Club).

Following the Wyndham Championship, the Top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings will advance to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Every player ranked from Nos. 60-80 in the FedExCup standings are in the field: Tony Finau (No. 60), Rickie Fowler (No. 61), Davis Riley (No. 62), Kevin Yu (No. 63), Erik van Rooyen (No. 64), Nico Echavarria (No. 65), Emiliano Grillo (No. 66), Cam Davis (No. 67), Patrick Rodgers(No. 68), Byeong Hun An (No. 69), Matti Schmid (No. 70), Nicolai Højgaard (No. 71), Keith Mitchell (No. 72), Chris Kirk (No. 73), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (No. 74), Gary Woodland (No. 75), Kevin Roy (No. 76), Alex Smalley (No. 77), Davis Thompson (No. 78), Eric Cole (No. 79), William Mouw (No. 80).

The Wyndham Championship winner will receive 500 FedExCup points, a two-year exemption on the PGA TOUR and $1,476,000; the winner will also be exempt for The Sentry, THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament and PGA Championship in 2026.

  • This year marks the 86th annual Wyndham Championship, having been included on the PGA TOUR schedule since 1938 (the seventh-longest running TOUR event excluding the majors).

Following the Wyndham Championship, the Top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings will advance to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Every player ranked from Nos. 60-80 in the FedExCup standings are in the field: Tony Finau (No. 60), Rickie Fowler (No. 61), Davis Riley (No. 62), Kevin Yu (No. 63), Erik van Rooyen (No. 64), Nico Echavarria (No. 65), Emiliano Grillo (No. 66), Cam Davis (No. 67), Patrick Rodgers(No. 68), Byeong Hun An (No. 69), Matti Schmid (No. 70), Nicolai Højgaard (No. 71), Keith Mitchell (No. 72), Chris Kirk (No. 73), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (No. 74), Gary Woodland (No. 75), Kevin Roy (No. 76), Alex Smalley (No. 77), Davis Thompson (No. 78), Eric Cole (No. 79), William Mouw (No. 80).

The Wyndham Championship winner will receive 500 FedExCup points, a two-year exemption on the PGA TOUR and $1,476,000; the winner will also be exempt for The Sentry, THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament and PGA Championship in 2026.