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Jackson Koivun clinches 70th PGA playoff spot, fastest since Woods

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jackson Koivun secured the 70th PGA Tour playoff spot with a T-29 at Wyndham on August 9, 2026.
He turned pro, left Auburn, won the 3M Open over Scottie Scheffler and qualified after six starts, fewest since Tiger Woods in 2019-20.
Michael Brennan rose from 105th to 47th in points to enter the playoffs.
Steven Fisk missed cut and fell to 71st.
Keegan Bradley dropped to 74th, ending his streak.

History

Historical Context

The FedEx Cup, launched in 2007, uses a points system (unchanged since 2009) to select the top 70 for the playoffs and the final 30 for the Tour Championship. Woods qualified after six events in 2019—one of only 12 players to do so in under ten starts—and Jackson Koivun’s T-29 at the Wyndham on Aug 9, 2026 secured the 70th spot, prompting the Tour to review thresholds.

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Story summary

Jackson Koivun secured the 70th PGA Tour playoff spot with a T-29 at Wyndham on August 9, 2026.
He turned pro, left Auburn, won the 3M Open over Scottie Scheffler and qualified after six starts, fewest since Tiger Woods in 2019-20.
Michael Brennan rose from 105th to 47th in points to enter the playoffs.
Steven Fisk missed cut and fell to 71st.
Keegan Bradley dropped to 74th, ending his streak.

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