Entering the week at No. 75, Woodland, who had surgery to remove a brain lesion in late 2023, was the sentimental favorite. He stood T-9 going into the final round and was the "Bubble Boy," projected at No. 70, heading into the final round. It wasn't to be as he shot even and finished T-23.

We're now in Year 3 of the playoff system's biggest shift: the cutline dropped from 125 players to just 70. While those ranked 71st and below still have autumn opportunities to chase status, players finishing 51-70 earn full exemption for next season.