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This week marks the final opportunity for players to secure their spots in the FedEx Cup playoffs by finishing strong at the Wyndham Championship. The PGA Tour event began with its first round on Friday, August 9, but play was suspended due to darkness. The round will resume on Saturday, August 10, at 7 a.m. ET.
Following Friday's round, Beau Hossler's projected FedEx Cup ranking has jumped from 88 to 51, putting him in contention to make the playoffs if he wins the Wyndham Championship. However, he is not the only player in the running. Matt Kuchar also performed exceptionally well in the opening round and has a chance to win the event and secure his spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Below is a list of five players who could potentially break into the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings with a victory at the 2024 Wyndham Championship:
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#1 Kurt Kitayama
Kurt Kitayama's projected rank after the first round of the Wyndham Championship is 73, putting him close to breaking into the top 70 and qualifying for the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship.
The American golfer shot a round of 3-under 67 in the first round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship. If he can maintain his momentum and improve over the next three rounds, he could easily secure a spot in the playoffs. Kitayama recorded five birdies and two bogeys in the first round of the tournament.
#2 Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar was highly impressive in the first round of the Wyndham Championship. He shot a 6-under 64, finishing in a tie for fourth place. He is in contention to win the tournament and potentially earn a spot in the playoffs. Following the first round, Kuchar's projected ranking in the FedEx Cup standings is 93, a jump of 20 positions.
#3 Mac Meissner
Mac Meissner's projected rank after the opening round of the Wyndham Championship is 87. He performed well in the first round of the tournament and has a good chance to win the 2024 Wyndham Championship and secure a spot in the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings. Meissner carded two eagles, three birdies, and two bogeys in the first round to score 5-under. He is tied for eight place at the PGA Tour event.
#4 Emiliano Grillo
Emiliano Grillo slipped in the FedEx Cup standings from 68 to 71 after the first round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship. However, he still has a good chance to improve his game in the next few rounds and climb back in the rankings.
Grillo had a decent start at the Wyndham Championship, shooting a round of 1-under 69, nine strokes behind the tournament leader. He remains on the borderline of qualification and has a strong chance to make the playoffs if he improves in the next round.
#5 Ben Kohles
Ben Kohles' projected ranking in the FedEx Cup standings is 79, and he had a solid start at the Wyndham Championship. He has a chance to clinch victory at the PGA Tour event and improve his FedEx Cup rankings.
Kohles shot a 4-under 66 in the first round of the tournament, recording seven birdies and three bogeys, and tied for 15th place.
