Keith Mitchell’s bid to reach the PGA Tour playoffs came to a sudden halt during Saturday morning’s second-round completion at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina. Entering the week ranked No. 72 in FedExCup points and needing to make the cut at Sedgefield Country Club, Mitchell’s hopes faded after a costly series of shots late on the course dropped him below the crucial cut line.
Darkness Delay Leads to Morning Finish and Critical Holes
Play was suspended on Friday night due to darkness, forcing Mitchell and several other players to return on Saturday morning to complete their second rounds. At 4 under par, Mitchell sat a few strokes above the cut line, comfortably positioned to extend his tournament and preserve a chance at advancing to the season’s FedExCup playoffs. The stakes were high, as only the top 70 players in points move on to the opening playoff event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis next week.
Late-Round Struggles at Sedgefield Country Club
Mitchell’s difficulties began on the par-5 15th hole where he faced a 50-foot birdie putt. Missing the initial attempt by 6 feet, he compounded his problems by overshooting both his save putt for par and his subsequent bogey try, resulting in a double bogey that pushed him below the cut line. Despite creating birdie chances on the next holes, he was unable to capitalize fully, missing a crucial 5-foot putt on the 16th before sinking an 11-footer at the 17th.
Final Hole Frustrations Seal Mitchell’s Fate
On the closing par-4 18th, Mitchell’s drive veered into the rough. His visible frustration was evident as he took his glove off and pulled his visor down, signaling disappointment after missing his approach shot, chipping long, and failing to make the par-saving putt. The bogey dropped him to 2 under par, confirming that Mitchell would not make the cut and ending his playoff hopes for the season.
Reflecting on a Challenging Season
Mitchell summarized his difficult year following the missed cut.
“Gave it my all this year, probably too much,”
he admitted, referencing a season that included a runner-up finish, two top-10s, and seven top-25 results but lacked recent high finishes.
“Physically my game has shown signs, but I just haven’t shown up in the moment when it counts the most.”
—Keith Mitchell, PGA Tour player
Other Playoff Bubble Players Face Uncertainty
Mitchell was not alone among those on the cusp of the playoffs to miss the cut at the Wyndham Championship. Ben An entered the week at No. 69 in FedExCup standings but slipped out of playoff contention after failing to advance. Cam Davis, ranked No. 67, managed to make the cut but still faces precarious positioning and could fall below the playoff threshold depending on upcoming results.
Cam Davis Expresses Determination to Extend His Season
Davis conveyed a mix of relief and resolve after making the cut.
“I feel like I’ve done the first thing I need to do this week if I wanted to keep my year going, so I’m pleased that I’ve got another tee time this afternoon,”
he said.
“I just, I don’t want my season to end this week. I mean, it would be nice to see if I can push myself to next week and then see what happens after that. You know, they give you plenty of motivation to try and play well, especially at the end of the season. … I knew where I was going to be, so I was well aware of what the situation was, but I haven’t been obsessing about it. I’ve just known that there’s a little extra pressure on this week.”
—Cam Davis, PGA Tour player
Projected Movements in FedExCup Standings After Wyndham Cut
As of Saturday lunchtime, several players were projected to improve their FedExCup rankings by making the cut. Gary Woodland, positioned at No. 75 in points, and Davis Thompson, at No. 78, looked set to move inside the top 70 and qualify for the playoffs. Meanwhile, multiple players around the top-50 FedExCup bubble—Jake Knapp (47), Bud Cauley (51), Joe Highsmith (52), Mac Greyserman (56), and Stephan Jaeger (57)—were among those who missed the cut, further complicating their season outlooks.
Implications for Mitchell and the Tournament Field
Mitchell’s failure to make the Wyndham cut means he will not compete again on the PGA Tour until the fall opener in Napa, a significant setback after a promising season. The cut miss not only ends his playoff pursuit but also serves as a critical reflection point for him going forward. The shifting standings underline the high stakes of the final regular-season tournament, as players battle to secure their spots in the FedExCup playoffs starting at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. With several players battling for those last positions, coming weeks promise intense competition and opportunities for others to break through.