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Brennan’s Five-Birdie Surge Wins Wyndham Championship

The win resulted in Brennan moving into the FedEx Cup playoffs, receiving a $1.53 million payout, Masters entry, tour exemptions.

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Aug 9, 2026; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Jackson Koivun hits his tee shot on number two during the final round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Aug 9, 2026; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Jackson Koivun eyes his tee shot on number two during the final round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Michael Brennan closed with a 6-under 64 on Sunday, ran off five straight birdies on the front nine and finished 22-under to win the Wyndham Championship by three shots.
  • The victory vaulted Brennan from No. 105 to about No. 47 in FedEx Cup points, making him the only player this week to climb into the top 70 and extend his season into the playoffs.
  • Jackson Koivun held the 70th and final playoff spot after finishing tied for 29th at Sedgefield, preserving his postseason berth that began with a 3M Open win earlier this month.
  • Several veteran players lost long playoff streaks when they fell outside the top 70, including Keegan Bradley, Jason Day, Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau.
  • The PGA Tour moves next to the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, where the 70-player field will compete for spots that can lead to larger purses and additional exemptions later in the playoffs.