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The FedExCup Fall standings were officially locked in after The RSM Classic, confirming the top 100 players who will qualify for all Full-Field Events and THE PLAYERS Championship in 2026. The season-ending tournament also finalized the Aon Next 10, a group that earns entry into the first two Signature Events of 2026: the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational.
Valimaki Makes History
Sami Valimaki delivered one of the standout moments of the fall, becoming the first Finnish player to win on the PGA TOUR. His victory at The RSM Classic capped the seven-event FedExCup Fall series and secured him the usual winner’s benefits: a two-year exemption, 500 FedExCup points, and starts at THE PLAYERS, RBC Heritage, and the PGA Championship in 2026.
Fall Winners and Season Highlights
The 2025 FedExCup Fall featured a mix of dominant stars and breakthrough champions. Several victories came from players already ranked inside the world’s top 10, while others marked the beginning of promising careers.
Established Stars Shine
Scottie Scheffler earned his 19th PGA TOUR win at the Procore Championship, continuing his strong form as world No. 1. World No. 3 Xander Schauffele returned to the winner’s circle at the Baycurrent Classic. Ben Griffin also enjoyed a milestone season, earning his third win of the year and climbing into the world top 10.
First-Time TOUR Winners
New champions included Valimaki, Steven Fisk at the Sanderson Farms Championship, Adam Schenk at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, and Michael Brennan at the Bank of Utah Championship. Brennan’s win was notable as he became just the seventh player since 1970 to win within his first three PGA TOUR starts.
Eligibility Secured for 2026
Korn Ferry Tour and DP World Tour Pathways
Twenty Korn Ferry Tour graduates and the top 10 finishers from the 2025 Race to Dubai Rankings also secured their PGA TOUR cards for 2026.
Players who earned TOUR status in 2025 but failed to retain exemption will receive Korn Ferry Tour status in 2026, regardless of their FedExCup Fall finish.
Top 100 Overview
No new players entered the top 100 after The RSM Classic. Rico Hoey made the biggest climb among non-winners, rising from No. 106 at the start of the fall to No. 54, powered by four top-10 finishes across the series.
Conditional Status
Players finishing Nos. 101-150 will hold conditional PGA TOUR status in 2026, grouped into three categories:
- 101–110
- 111–125
- 126–150
These categories determine varying access levels to Full-Field Events. All of these players will also be exempt on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Aon Next 10 Finalized
Three players moved into the Aon Next 10 at the conclusion of The RSM Classic:
- Sami Valimaki: jumped from No. 74 to No. 51 after his win
- Nico Echavarria: moved from No. 62 to No. 55 after a T4
- Max McGreevy: climbed from No. 89 to No. 60 with a solo second
Players who dropped out of the group were Jordan Spieth, Jake Knapp and Kevin Yu.
Final Aon Next 10 for 2026
These players earned entry into the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational:
- 51: Sami Valimaki
- 52: Max Greyserman
- 53: Garrick Higgo
- 54: Rico Hoey
- 55: Nico Echavarria
- 56: Aldrich Potgieter
- 57: Chris Kirk
- 58: Aaron Rai
- 59: Min Woo Lee
- 60: Max McGreevy
Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School
The last chance to earn PGA TOUR membership for 2026 is the Final Stage of Q-School, held December 11–14 at TPC Sawgrass’ Dye’s Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club. Only the top five finishers will receive TOUR cards, with ties settled by playoff.
Who Is Exempt for Final Stage
- The top 40 players below No. 100 in the FedExCup Fall standings
- Non-members with FedExCup points equal to or greater than No. 150 in the standings
- Players in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of November 17
