Notable Players Fail to Secure PGA Tour Cards in Final Regular Season Event
Five notable players failed to maintain their PGA Tour cards after the 2024 season concluded at the RSM Classic. Here's what happened to these players and what it means for their future:
Jimmy Walker (2016 PGA Champion)
- Focused more on European events recently
- Found success at Irish Open and Spanish Open (top 15 finishes)
- Must rely on limited tournament entries for 2025
Zac Blair
- Entered final week at 123rd in FedEx Cup standings
- Missed cut by one shot at RSM Classic
- Lost full status after others passed him on the weekend
Wesley Bryan
- Started RSM Classic on the bubble
- Missed cut by one shot
- Lost Tour card despite strong social media following
Parker and Pierceson Coody
- Both struggled in rookie seasons despite early promise
- Pierceson maintains conditional status for next season
- Parker must qualify through Q-School or compete on Korn Ferry Tour
The implications are significant as the 2025 PGA Tour season will only offer 100 fully exempt spots for 2026, representing a 20% reduction in available positions.
Note: Francesco Molinari retains his card due to previous exemptions from his 2018 Open Championship win and 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational victory, extended through the Covid-19 season.
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