The 2025 Barracuda Championship will take place from July 17 to 20 at the Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, California. This PGA Tour event, known for its distinctive modified Stableford scoring, encourages aggressive play and often produces first-time winners. However, with the Open Championship occurring simultaneously at Royal Portrush, several golfers have withdrawn from the Barracuda field due to overlapping qualification.
Among the confirmed absences are Chris Gotterup and Matti Schmid, who both withdrew on Sunday night after securing spots in the Open Championship lineup. Gotterup qualified by winning the Scottish Open, sharing with Golfweek,
“I’m excited to go up to Portrush… but I’m happy I’m not flying from here to California, that’s for sure.”
—Chris Gotterup, Golfer
Following these withdrawals, replacements were named, with James Hahn and Matt NeSmith joining the field. Earlier in the week, several roster adjustments began: Adam Hadwin was added on Friday, Jake Knapp withdrew on Saturday leading to Trace Crowe’s inclusion, and David Ford’s pullout created an opening for Ben Martin. Sunday brought further changes as Henrik Norlander withdrew and was replaced by Zac Blair, while Trace Crowe also withdrew again, prompting Austin Cook’s addition.
The field also expanded through Monday’s open qualifier at Schaffer’s Mill Golf Club, which added Chaz Aurilia, Chris Korte, David Longmire, and RJ Manke to the 156-player field. Jonathan Byrd and Scott Piercy secured spots as well, with Piercy qualifying based on his own standing.
Despite a number of participants heading overseas for the Open Championship, defending Barracuda champion Nick Dunlap has confirmed his return to Tahoe. Dunlap aims to defend his title following a T11 finish at the John Deere Classic. With a $4 million purse and 300 FedEx Cup points available, the revised lineup presents opportunities for new contenders and raises anticipation for the tournament’s outcome.
Recent Player Changes Affect Tournament Lineup
The Barracuda Championship’s field has experienced significant last-minute shifts, with withdrawals stemming mainly from players opting to compete in the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. These alterations have led to a ripple effect of replacements to maintain a full complement of competitors, reflecting the tournament’s dynamic nature just days before the start.
Qualifiers and Replacements Bolster the Field
Alongside the withdrawals, Monday’s open qualifier has reshaped the player roster, introducing four new competitors who earned their places through competition at Schaffer’s Mill Golf Club. The addition of seasoned players like Jonathan Byrd and Scott Piercy, who qualified independently, further intensifies the competitive mix heading into the event.
The shifting lineup highlights the competitive balancing act between two major golf events occurring simultaneously, affecting player decisions and the eventual composition of the Barracuda Championship field.
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