The 2024 BMW Championship has ended, and the field for the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup Playoffs finale has been determined. Keegan Bradley emerged as the biggest winner, moving up from No. 50 to No. 4 with his victory. On the other hand, some players experienced significant drops, with the “bubble boy” failing to hold onto his spot in the top 30. Justin Thomas narrowly managed to secure his place in the Tour Championship, climbing to No. 22 after a final-round 68.
While some players like Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Tommy Fleetwood, and Chris Kirk managed to play their way into the top 30, others fell short despite their best efforts. Brian Harman, Jason Day, Davis Thompson, and Denny McCarthy were among the players who missed out on advancing to the Tour Championship. Harman’s double-bogey on the 18th hole proved to be costly, while Day’s triple-bogey on the 14th hole dashed his hopes of making it to East Lake.
Davis Thompson was in a strong position at 26th in the points but slipped to 35th, ending his playoff run prematurely. Denny McCarthy, the “bubble boy” coming into the BMW Championship, dropped five spots and will also miss out on the Tour Championship. Other notable players who fell short include Will Zalatoris, Corey Conners, Max Homa, and Nick Dunlap, who all finished outside the top 30.
The competition at the 2024 BMW Championship was fierce, with players battling it out for a chance to make it to the Tour Championship and compete for the FedEx Cup. The pressure was on for those on the bubble, with every shot making a difference in their final standings. Despite the disappointment of missing out on the finale, these players can take pride in their efforts throughout the season and look ahead to improving their performance in the future.
For those who did manage to secure a spot in the Tour Championship, the focus now shifts to preparing for the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The opportunity to compete against the best players in the world and potentially win the FedEx Cup is a huge motivation for those in contention. The stakes are high, with a significant prize purse and prestige on the line for the eventual winner of the FedEx Cup.
As the Tour Championship approaches, fans can look forward to seeing some of the top players in the world competing for the title. The race for the FedEx Cup is sure to provide plenty of drama and excitement as the best players in the world battle it out over four rounds of intense competition. The Tour Championship is a fitting finale to the PGA Tour season, bringing together the top performers of the year for one last showdown to determine the FedEx Cup champion.
