Overview
- The 156-player field assembled Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club includes 10 of the world’s top 40 and all players ranked 60th–109th in FedEx Cup standings.
- Defending champion Aaron Rai (No. 58) leads the field alongside top contenders Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
- After 36 holes, the field is cut to the top 65 and ties for weekend play, and final standings on Sunday will determine the 70 players advancing to the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
- Competitors finishing inside the top 100 secure full PGA Tour membership for 2025–26, while the winner collects $1.476 million, 500 FedEx Cup points and entry into four signature 2026 events.
- Rickie Fowler, ranked No. 52, is assured of a playoff spot but is aiming for a top-50 finish to earn a place in the BMW Championship and sustain his FedEx Cup momentum.