NORTH PLAINS, Ore. – In a surprising turn of events, six prominent players saw their PGA Tour cards slip away on Sunday as the FedEx Cup standings underwent a significant reset following the Wyndham Championship.
Among those affected is none other than Jordan Spieth, marking the first time in his illustrious career that he will not hold a PGA Tour card. Joining him in this unexpected exit are Sepp Straka and Garrick Higgo, who triumphed at the 2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, along with Scottie Scheffler, the reigning champion of both the Valspar Championship and Rocket Mortgage Classic.
However, there’s a silver lining for Scheffler: thanks to his two impressive victories this season, he remains exempt until the end of 2024
As Rory McIlroy’s major drought extends to a decade, the golfing world is abuzz with one burning question: what has happened to the once-unstoppable force?
With four major victories under his belt by the age of 25, McIlroy seemed destined for greatness. But since claiming the 2014 PGA Championship, he has endured a barren spell, coming agonisingly close on several occasions but ultimately falling short.
As he prepares for another tilt at the Masters, the scrutiny on McIlroy will be intense. Can he finally break his major drought and reassert himself as the game’s dominant player? Or will his inability to conquer the biggest stages continue to define his career?
Scottie Scheffler enters the PGA Championship as the betting favorite, while Conrad Young’s odds have surged following recent strong performances. The field is shaping up for an intense battle at Southern Hills.