The Five: Which notable players are outside top-100 bubble?

Only three events remain in the FedExCup Fall. After several quiet weeks, the season’s final stretch will unfold rapidly over the next 18 days. The World Wide Technology Championship marks the beginning of an intense run to the finish.

At the end of the season, only the top 100 players will keep full PGA TOUR status for 2026, a reduction from the previous 125. This tighter cutoff raises the stakes and creates pressure for many players now hovering near the line.

Joel Dahmen’s Tough Battle

Joel Dahmen, one of the Tour’s most recognized journeymen, faces another tense autumn. A year ago, his season came down to the RSM Classic, where he produced a series of clutch performances to stay inside the safety zone.

This fall, his fortune has turned. Despite holding the 93rd position earlier, Dahmen slipped outside the top 100 after two missed cuts, a T69 finish in the no-cut Baycurrent Classic, and another missed cut at the Bank of Utah Championship.

“Suddenly, Dahmen has some serious ground to make up.”

Pressure of the New Format

The new rule limiting full status to just 100 players intensifies competition and puts several well-known names at risk. What used to be a comfortable margin for established players now demands consistent performances until the final event.

Key Takeaways

Only three events left in the FedExCup Fall.
Top 100 players secure full PGA TOUR status for 2026.
Joel Dahmen is struggling to retain his position inside the bubble.

Author’s summary: The closing weeks of the FedExCup Fall bring high pressure, as Joel Dahmen and other notable names fight to stay within the reduced top-100 threshold for 2026 PGA TOUR status.

PGA Tour — 2025-11-04