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Checking in on players on FedExCup Playoffs bubble
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FedEx Cup: Rickie Fowler Falls Short as European Underdog Storms into Ryder Cup Contention
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of the hottest storylines at the BMW Championship this weekend was the fight for a spot in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup rankings. The competition at the bottom of the list was intense, yielding surprising and heartbreaking results. Among those who fell just short was Rickie Fowler, a fan favorite who nearly accomplished an extraordinary feat. He went from outside the top 70 to nearly cracking the top 30, finishing 32nd, in just his final five events of the season. Fowler finished tied for seventh at Maryland with a score of 7-under, and missed the top 30 by just one stroke. It all came down to the 15th hole, where a poor second shot sent the ball into the rough just past the green, and an equally poor third shot failed to find the green, resulting in a double bogey. Rickie Fowler of the United States reacts after his round on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 27, 2025 in Blaine, Minnesota. |... Rickie Fowler of the United States reacts after his round on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open 2025 at TPC Twin Cities on July 27, 2025 in Blaine, Minnesota. | Harry Hall of England plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 17, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. More Andrew Wevers |However, finishing in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup was no small feat for the six-time PGA Tour winner. "Been a lot of good stuff. Been a fun run through the summer. Nice to have a chance," Fowler said after completing his performance at the BMW Championship, according to the transcripts of his press conference. "I'm really happy with where things ended up going." Another fan favorite who fell just short of the Tour Championship was Michael Kim, who finished 10th at the BMW Championship and 31st in the FedEx Cup rankings after carding a final round of even-par and losing two spots on the leaderboard. Harry Hall Gets Closer to Ryder Cup Call On the other side of the cut line for the top 30 was Harry Hall, a surprising player whose recent results have even caught Rory McIlroy's attention. The Englishman finished the BMW Championship ranked 26th in the FedEx Cup rankings and will debut at the Tour Championship next week. The result will also qualify him for his Masters Tournament debut next season. "Really happy," Hall told the reporters after the final round, according to the transcripts of his presser. "Can't wait to play in the FedEx Cup next week and hopefully keep continuing to play well." A dramatic race to the end 🎭 Harry Hall finishes No. 26 to move inside the top 30 and qualify for his first @TOURChamp. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 18, 2025 With this result, Hall moved up to 17th in the European Ryder Cup team rankings. The rankings close next week, so the Englishman no longer has a chance of making it into the top six that directly qualifies the team. However, he's in a position to definitely enter the conversation for Luke Donald's free picks to complete the group. A strong result at East Lake would move him even closer to the top 12 and give him much better options. His chances don't end there, as Hall can try to further strengthen his case in Europe, under Donald's direct supervision. To do so, he'll likely have three opportunities: the European Masters, the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship. Motre Golf: Jon Rahm Steals Joaquin Niemann's Thunder, Runs Away with LIV Season Title
