RSM Classic Cut at 7 Under Hits PGA Tour Status Bubble

At the Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia, the 2025 RSM Classic reached a critical juncture after the second round, as dozens of professional golfers vied to secure their PGA Tour status for the 2026 season in the final event of the FedEx Cup Fall series. The cut line fell at 7 under par after 36 holes, allowing the top 59 players and ties to advance to the weekend, while several contenders on the standings bubble, including those ranked near the top 100, were eliminated early, heightening the tension for their futures.

The tournament, played across the par-70 Seaside Course and par-72 Plantation Course, drew a field of 156 players competing over 72 holes. Players finishing in the top 100 of the FedEx Cup Fall standings earn full exemption for 2026, a reduction from the previous 125 cards that has intensified the competition. Those ranked 101 to 150 receive conditional status, granting limited access to events and relying on sponsor exemptions or other pathways, while anyone outside the top 125 faces even greater uncertainty, potentially requiring qualification through the Korn Ferry Tour or Q-School.

Among the most affected were players hovering near the cutoff....