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Beau Hossler Leads Wyndham, Needs Win for Top-70 Spot

8/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Beau Hossler (No. 122) leads the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield after rounds of 61 and 67, 12-under.
He must win to break into the top-70 and secure a St. Jude Championship spot.
Michael Brennan (No. 105) tied Hossler with a 63, 16-under, which would move him to No. 47 with a win.
Two weather delays totalling 1 hour 53 minutes slowed play, leaving ten players within three shots of the lead.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour introduced the FedEx Cup in 2007, creating a points race that awarded a $10 million bonus and made the Wyndham Championship the stop for players chasing a top-70 spot to reach the St. Jude Championship playoffs. Adjustments in 2008, 2013 and a $70 million pool in 2019 have kept the system high-stakes, as seen in Beau Hossler’s 61 and Michael Brennan’s 63 at Sedgefield.

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Story summary

Beau Hossler (No. 122) leads the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield after rounds of 61 and 67, 12-under.
He must win to break into the top-70 and secure a St. Jude Championship spot.
Michael Brennan (No. 105) tied Hossler with a 63, 16-under, which would move him to No. 47 with a win.
Two weather delays totalling 1 hour 53 minutes slowed play, leaving ten players within three shots of the lead.

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