The FedExCup Playoffs are moving on to Maryland this week, but a handful of big-name players won’t be making the trip after falling short at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
TPC Southwind was the first hurdle in the postseason, with only the top 70 in the standings eligible to tee it up. Now, the field has been cut to 50 for the BMW Championship at Caves Valley, setting the stage for another bubble battle before the top 30 advance to the Tour Championship at East Lake.
Here are the most notable casualties from the first leg:
Jordan Spieth – Ranking: 54
The three-time major winner’s comeback from wrist surgery was solid, but not spectacular. He made 21 starts, missed just two cuts, but couldn’t find the spark to return to the winner’s circle for the first time since the 2023 RBC Heritage. Now, his Ryder Cup hopes rest in the hands of captain Keegan Bradley.
Wyndham Clark – Ranking: 56
The 2023 U.S. Open champ came in riding momentum from a strong finish at Royal Portrush, but couldn’t climb the standings. He finished 38th in Memphis after rounds of 60-70-70-68, sliding out of the top 50.
Tony Finau – Ranking: 66
Starting the week at 60th meant he needed something special to advance, and it didn’t happen. The 35-year-old will now look toward the FedExCup Fall to lock in spots for next season’s signature events.
Min Woo Lee – Ranking: 57
The Houston Open champion got off to a nightmare start with a 76 and never recovered. Still, his quick-fire pace — finishing the final round in just 2 hours, 10 minutes — made a statement of a different kind.
Chris Kirk – Ranking: 51
The bubble boy of 2025. Kirk missed the BMW by just 34 FedExCup points, ending his season one step shy of the top 50.
For these players, the playoff run ends early — and for some, Ryder Cup dreams and signature event opportunities now hang in the balance.
