GREENSBORO (N.C.) — For some, missing the cut on Friday at the Wyndham championship meant the beginning of offseason.
After 44 events, only the top 70 finishers in the FedEx Cup season-long competition will advance to the playoffs. Ben Griffin entered the week ranked No. Austin Eckroat (the “Bubble Boy”), who entered the week at No. As they struggled through their morning round with the same trio, they were able to read the writing on wall.
“The last three hole we tried to figure out how many hole-outs each of us needed to make it to the cut and neither one of us had a ‘hole-out. Griffin said, “I thought I would have a good shot at a hole-out. We were laughing towards the end. When you are four or five holes out and have a few more to play, you can’t do much but try to enjoy yourself.
These two will need to wait and see if they can hold onto their fragile rankings. Griffin was still projected to go to Memphis at No. after 36 holes. Eckroat, who is projected to be at No. 70, will need some help. 72.
All told, 74 players advanced to the weekend after a 36 hole total of 2 under 138. This included two-time champion Brandt Snedeker who birdied his final two holes in order to secure a weekend tee-time at 3 below.
Some of the players who were not so fortunate this week are listed below.
