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PGA Tour Loses Six Notable Players
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
In the world of golf, the PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious events of the year, attracting the best players from around the globe. However, this year’s tournament will be without several notable names due to various factors. Here are 5 surprising players you won’t see at the 2024 PGA Championship.
1. Tiger Woods: The 15-time major champion has been sidelined by injuries and is not expected to return to competition until later this year.
2. Phil Mickelson: The six-time major champion has been suspended from the PGA Tour following his involvement in the LIV Golf series.
3. Dustin Johnson: The 2020 Masters champion has also joined LIV Golf and will be ineligible to compete in PGA Tour events.
4. Bryson DeChambeau: The former US Open champion has also moved to LIV Golf and will not be playing in the PGA Championship this year.
5. Brooks Koepka: The four-time major champion has withdrawn from the PGA Championship due to injury.
**9 Notable Absences at Chevron Championship**
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Nine players ranked among the top 50 in the world failed to make the cut at the Chevron Championship, including:
* World No. 1 **Nelly Korda**
* No. 12 **Lydia Ko**
* No. 17 **Danielle Kang**
* No. 24 **Mina Harigae**
* No. 29 **Brooke Henderson**
These absences add a surprising twist to the major championship race, with several of golf’s biggest stars now out of contention. No. 2 **Jin Young Ko** and No. 3 **Atthaya Thitikul** are among the favorites remaining in the field.