As the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic concludes, anticipation builds for the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs, set to begin on August 10 in Memphis. With three tournaments comprising this year’s playoffs, players are vying for a spot among the top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings to secure their place in Memphis.
The bubble is always an exciting and nerve-wracking place, as every stroke can make a difference in a player’s playoff prospects. Let’s explore the current situation for the last five players in the top 70 and the next five players on the bubble:
Last Five In: Players Ranked 66th to 70th
K.H. Lee – South Korea (564 FedEx Cup Points)
K.H. Lee, with two career PGA Tour victories under his belt, is looking to regain his form after a recent dip. Having missed four straight cuts, including the U.S. Open, Lee must find his game in July to avoid an early end to his season.
Davis Thompson – United States (559)
The former Georgia Bulldog had a strong second-place finish at The American Express earlier this year but has struggled to make consistent cuts since then. Thompson needs to perform well in July to secure his spot in Memphis.
Beau Hossler – United States (553)
After an impressive streak of eight consecutive made cuts, Hossler missed the cuts in his last two events. To solidify his playoff chances, he must regain consistency and make cuts consistently over the next few weeks.
Ben Griffin – United States (549)
With only one top-ten finish this season, Griffin needs a strong finish in the coming weeks to avoid missing the playoffs. Recent missed cuts have put him in a precarious position.
Justin Thomas – United States (541)
Justin Thomas, plagued by inconsistency this year, has missed three of his last four cuts. The former PGA Championship winner needs to rediscover his game to avoid being the biggest name to miss the playoffs.
Cam Davis – Australia (535 FedEx Cup Points)
Cam Davis has shown promise this season, making the cut in 11 out of 21 events. He needs to build on his recent tie for 17th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and ensure consistent performances to secure his playoff spot.
Justin Suh – United States (525)
Justin Suh had a strong showing during the PGA Tour’s ‘Florida Swing’ but has struggled to consistently contend in tournaments. Returning to the form he displayed earlier this year will be crucial for him to make the playoffs.
J.T. Poston – United States (519)
After winning the 2022 John Deere Classic, Poston has had limited top-ten finishes this season. He needs to improve his game over the next few weeks to secure his spot in Memphis.
Matt Wallace – England (517)
Despite an early-season victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship, Wallace has faced challenges, missing six cuts since then. He must find his rhythm quickly to avoid missing the playoffs.
S.H. Kim – South Korea (515)
At just 24 years of age, S.H. Kim has shown great potential but has struggled in recent events, missing two of his last three cuts. Fatigue may be a factor, as he has already played 28 events this season. Kim needs to regain his form to secure his playoff spot.
As the regular season nears its end, the pressure intensifies for players on the bubble. Every tournament and every cut made or missed brings them closer to or farther from their playoff dreams. With the FedEx Cup Playoffs right around the corner, these players will need to dig deep and deliver their best performances if they want to secure a place in the season’s grand finale.
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