The FedEx St. Jude Championship’s final round was filled with excitement as the top 50 players secured their spots in the BMW Championship and next year’s eight Signature Events. Lucas Glover emerged victorious at TPC Southwind, defeating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. This win marks Glover’s second consecutive victory, an impressive feat considering he was outside the top 100 on the FedExCup standings just last week. Glover now sits fourth in the season-long race, trailing only Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy.
The bubble drama during the final round caused uncertainty, but ultimately only two players managed to move into the top 50: Cam Davis and Hideki Matsuyama. Unfortunately, Mackenzie Hughes and Nick Hardy fell just short and landed outside the top 50. Matsuyama’s clutch performance in the final round secured him the 47th spot, while Davis finished in a strong tie for fifth and is projected to be 44th on the FedExCup standings.
The final three players to earn their tickets to the BMW Championship were Tom Hoge, Harris English, and Patrick Rodgers, who secured the 48th, 49th, and 50th spots, respectively. The battle for the top 50 was intense, with players like Hughes and Hardy narrowly missing out.
In the playoff between Lucas Glover and Patrick Cantlay, Glover had a chance to win on the final hole of regulation but fell just short. However, he managed to split the fairway on the first playoff hole and is the only player who can match Cantlay. Glover’s consistent performance throughout the week has secured him a spot in the BMW Championship.
With the bubble drama settled, attention now shifts to the leaders of the tournament. Patrick Cantlay currently holds the clubhouse lead at 15-under, followed closely by Lucas Glover and Tommy Fleetwood. Glover’s impressive journey from outside the top 100 to a potential top-five finish on the FedExCup standings is a testament to his skill and determination.
Cam Davis and Hideki Matsuyama were the two players to move into the top 50 this week, while Mackenzie Hughes and Nick Hardy unfortunately fell out. Davis’s strong finish in a tie for fifth and Matsuyama’s impressive final-round 65 solidified their spots in the BMW Championship. Hughes finished just outside the top 50, while Hardy’s emotional journey ended without qualifying for his hometown championship.
As the final moments of the tournament approach, the battle for the top 50 is still undecided. Cam Davis holds a projected 45th spot, with only two holes remaining. A bogey-bogey finish would push him to 52nd, allowing Hughes to move into the 50th spot. The final shape of the top 50 also depends on other players’ performances, such as Stephan Jaeger and Beau Hossler.
Stephan Jaeger’s late birdie was not enough to secure a top 50 spot, as he finished T20 with a projected 56th position. Beau Hossler’s hopes were dashed by back-to-back bogeys, leaving him outside the projected top 50.
As the afternoon unfolds, the top 50 is gradually forming its final shape. Cam Davis has held strong throughout the day and is projected to secure the 45th spot. Hideki Matsuyama’s impressive final-round performance has also secured him a place in the top 50. Patrick Rodgers currently holds down the 50th spot, closely followed by Harris English. Mackenzie Hughes remains just outside the top 50, with his chances contingent on Davis’s performance in the final holes.
There has been no shortage of drama and excitement throughout the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and the battle for the top 50 has added an extra layer of intensity. As the tournament reaches its conclusion, the players will anxiously await the final results to determine their fate in the BMW Championship.
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