Following the Wyndham Championship, the lineup for the FedEx Cup Playoffs has been finalized, with 70 players officially qualifying for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. However, only 69 players will compete this week, as several notable golfers, including Max Homa, failed to secure their spots. Max Homa missed FedEx playoffs due to a challenging season and a crucial missed cut at Wyndham.
Top Players Who Failed to Secure FedEx Cup Playoff Spots
While the FedEx Cup standings featured inspiring stories such as Chris Kirk advancing after a tied fifth-place finish at Sedgefield Country Club, and Matti Schmid narrowly qualifying with a tie for 31st, some prominent names fell short of making the Playoffs.
Among the biggest surprises was Max Homa, whose disappointing season ended with him outside the top 70, finishing 111th in the standings. To reach the Playoffs, he needed at least a tie for second place at the Wyndham Championship but recorded rounds of 66 and 75, missing the cut. Throughout the year, Homa struggled, missing eight cuts in 20 tournaments and managing only one top-ten finish.
Gary Woodland came close to qualification but faltered at the end. Entering the Wyndham Championship with hopes of maintaining his standing, Woodland’s consecutive rounds of 70 dropped him to 72nd overall, one position shy of the playoff threshold. Over the season, Woodland made 14 cuts from 20 starts and achieved seven top-25 finishes, highlighted by a tie for second at the Texas Children’s Houston Open.
Keith Mitchell was another contender who needed a strong performance at Wyndham to break into the top 70 but missed his fifth cut of the year, finishing 72nd as well. Mitchell held 54th place in the rankings as of the RBC Canadian Open in June and recorded seven top-25 finishes in 14 appearances. However, three missed cuts in his last six events cost him a place in the Playoffs.
Adam Scott’s consistent making of cuts was not enough to push him into the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Despite only missing three cuts in 17 starts, he lacked the higher placements needed, with his best finish being tied for 12th. The Australian star showed steadiness but could not reach the top-tier results required for postseason qualification.
Tom Kim endured a difficult year, missing eight cuts across 23 starts. His only bright spots were two top-25 finishes, including a tie for seventh at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am early in the season, which was his third event of the year. Since then, his results declined, and he ultimately failed to make the Playoffs.
Implications and What Lies Ahead for the FedEx Cup Playoffs
The exit of established names like Max Homa, Gary Woodland, Keith Mitchell, Adam Scott, and Tom Kim from the FedEx Cup Playoffs highlights the depth and competitiveness of this year’s PGA Tour season. With each player facing setbacks and inconsistent performances, the FedEx St. Jude Championship will showcase a field hungry for victory and ranking advancement.
For those who did qualify, the Playoffs present an intense battle for the FedEx Cup title and the substantial rewards that come with it. For the players who missed out, including Homa, this offseason will be an opportunity to regroup, strategize, and come back stronger to regain their place among the Tour’s elite.