Heart-stopping finish! Ryan Fox secures the final ticket to the 2026 Tour Championship, capping off his already very strong FedEx Cup season. The New Zealander prevailed in a true nail-biter for the final spot on the bubble and celebrates his debut at the PGA Tour's season finale.
The BMW Championship in St. Louis was packed with suspense, especially for all golfers still fighting for one of the coveted Top 30 spots. Fox started the week ranked 25th, but a T-47 finish at 2-over par for the week caused him to slide in the rankings. His final score of 71 was worth its weight in gold in the end, just enough to keep his competitors at bay.
The Grand Finale Awaits
Now, East Lake awaits, where only the top 30 FedEx Cup performers of the year will compete. And in 2026, the Tour Championship will feature a new format: A 72-hole stroke play event where all players start level – no more staggered scores. Victory there not only brings immense prestige but also the coveted FedEx Cup title and an incredible prize money of 10 million dollars. Overall, the tournament boasts a total purse of 40 million dollars.
Fox's Well-Deserved Reward
For Ryan Fox, this qualification is a true game-changer. Not only will he now compete for the biggest prizes in golf, but he has also secured a hefty package of Tour benefits for the 2027 season. What an achievement! Wyndham Clark, by the way, claimed victory at the BMW Championship, conjuring up a spectacular 17-under par with three consecutive birdies. But the star of the hour is Fox, who fought his way into the elite field and is now ready to give his all in the grand finale.
