3 PGA Tour Big-Names in Danger of Missing the BMW Championship 2025 Several stars face high pressure at TPC Southwind as BMW Championship qualification and 2026 Signature Event access hang in the bala

The FedExCup Playoffs are officially underway, but for some of golf’s biggest names, the real battle has just begun.

While qualifying for the FedEx St. Jude Championship is an achievement in itself, it’s the next cutoff earning a top-50 finish to advance to the BMW Championship that now dictates who keeps their season alive.

Rickie Fowler , Tony Finau , and Jordan Spieth all enter this week outside or barely clinging to that magic number. Their legacies, exemptions, and chances at the 2026 Signature Events hang in the balance. Here’s what each needs—and what’s at stake if they fall short.

Now, with just one event to prove themselves, the pressure is fully on. For these stars, the BMW Championship isn’t just another tournament—it’s a key to future stability.

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