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Brooks Koepka Misses FedExCup, Forfeits $85 Million

8/10/2026

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Summary

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Brooks Koepka missed the FedExCup Playoffs after tying for 67th with a 70 at Wyndham.
Koepka called his play “pretty pathetic” due to zero confidence and poor putting, losing 2.5 strokes.
His $1,640,972 earnings forfeited equity shares, costing an estimated $85 million and barring the $100 million FedExCup bonus.
He will play fall PGA and DP World Tour events, saying his happiness is 10 out of 10.

History

Historical Context

The FedEx Cup began in 2007, giving Tiger Woods a $10 million inaugural bonus and establishing a high-stakes playoff system. Rule changes in 2008 and 2013 tightened points and tied playoff eligibility to the top 70, making missing the cutoff costly. Koepka’s 67th-place finish at the 2024 Wyndham Championship forfeits his earnings and any chance at the $100 million bonus pool.

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Story summary

Brooks Koepka missed the FedExCup Playoffs after tying for 67th with a 70 at Wyndham.
Koepka called his play “pretty pathetic” due to zero confidence and poor putting, losing 2.5 strokes.
His $1,640,972 earnings forfeited equity shares, costing an estimated $85 million and barring the $100 million FedExCup bonus.
He will play fall PGA and DP World Tour events, saying his happiness is 10 out of 10.

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