As the PGA Tour Fall Series nears its end, several big names find themselves outside the cutoff, working to secure their cards for the 2026 season.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is second-to-last event on this year’s schedule.
After three rounds, Adam Schenk and Braden Thornberry are tied at the top. Both players look set to climb well inside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup points standings.
That matters more than ever this year, with new rules changing how players hold onto their cards.
In 2026, only those inside the top 100 keep full playing privileges for next season. Last year, that number was 125.
There are different levels of conditional status as well. Those finishing between 101-110 and 111-125 will have limited access to events next year.
Amid these changes, a man who has achieved a lot in his career is now fighting hard just to keep any sort of status on next year’s tour.
Former FedEx Cup winner faces battle to keep his PGA Tour card
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship does not draw the strongest field on the PGA Tour calendar, but it still offers plenty of storylines with cards on the line.
There are some big names in action at Port Royal Golf Course this week. One of them is Brandt Snedeker, who finds himself in a difficult spot.
Snedeker needed a strong showing in Bermuda to boost his standing, but so far, things are not going according to plan.
The former Ryder Cup vice-captain has shifted his focus fully back to playing, but the path ahead remains challenging.
After rounds of 75, 67 and 70, Snedeker sits tied for 48th place. He has also slipped from 123rd to 127th in the projected rankings as a result.
The 44-year-old has nine PGA Tour titles and won the FedEx Cup back in 2012. His top-50 career money exemption is set to expire at season’s end.
If he cannot make up ground on Sunday, he will need a strong finish next week at The RSM Classic to secure his 2026 card.
PGA Tour card at risk for another nine-time winner
Snedeker is not the only one facing an uphill battle to keep his PGA Tour status for 2026.
Matt Kuchar, who also has nine wins on tour, needs a big finish in Bermuda to avoid falling outside the top 110 in the FedEx Cup points list.
That distinction matters: players ranked 101-110 will have more opportunities next season than those between 111 and 125.
Both Snedeker and Kuchar are under pressure at Port Royal, with their future playing rights hanging in the balance.
Still, it is worth noting that despite long and successful careers, neither player is taking their situations lightly. Even with financial security, they are both putting in the effort to stay competitive on tour. You have to respect that determination.
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