The PGA Tour has announced some changes to its competitive structure in November 2024. Some of these changes can significantly affect golfers’ careers. One notable name that is feeling the pressure of a career threat is Sam Ryder .
After the new policy updates, the exempt status will change from top 125 to top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings. Sam is someone whose card has always been on the bubble. Over his career spanning 8 years, his rank was below 100 in FedEx Cup standings only once, in 2023, when he finished at 61. Despite that, he has somehow managed to be eligible for all these years. But the new eligibility changes mean he now faces uncertainty and heightened anxiety about holding his card.
Currently at No. 110 on the FedEx Fall standings, Ryder was asked how he feels about the