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Brennan wins Wyndham Championship; Theegala slips to tied 49th
Michael Brennan won a big golf tournament called the Wyndham Championship.
He made five birdies in a row, which means he got the ball in the hole in fewer shots than expected five times in a row.
Sahith Theegala started the tournament super well with his best round of the week.
But on the last day, he did not play as well and dropped down to 49th place.
Even so, Theegala earned enough points to move on to the playoffs.
The playoffs are a special series of tournaments where the best golfers compete for a big prize.
Another golfer with Indian roots, Aaron Rai, also played well and made the playoffs.
The top 70 golfers in the FedExCup standings get to play in the playoffs.
Next week, the playoffs start at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee.
Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship with a closing 6-under 64 that featured five consecutive birdies from the fourth hole.
Sahith Theegala, who opened with an 8-under 62, slipped to tied 49th after a final-round 74.
Theegala finished the regular season No. 44 in the FedExCup standings and qualified for the playoffs.
Aaron Rai finished tied 29th and ended the regular season 35th in the standings.
Brooks Koepka missed the postseason after finishing tied 67th, while Jackson Koivun narrowly kept the 70th and final playoff spot.
- Who
- Michael Brennan, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and other PGA Tour golfers
- What
- Brennan won the Wyndham Championship, the PGA Tour's final regular-season event, with a closing 6-under 64
- Where
- Greensboro, USA
- When
- August 10
- Why
- Theegala faded with a final-round 74, while Brennan's five consecutive birdies secured victory and a FedExCup Playoff berth
Key facts
- Winner
- Michael Brennan (24 years old)
- Brennan's final round
- 6-under 64 with five consecutive birdies
- Theegala's finish
- Tied 49th with a 6-under 274 total
- Theegala's FedExCup standing
- No. 44, qualified for playoffs
- Aaron Rai's finish
- Tied 29th, No. 35 in FedExCup standings
- Playoff cutoff
- Top 70 in FedExCup standings
- Next event
- FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
Quotes
Michael Brennan
Winner of the Wyndham Championship, American professional golfer
“"I made five consecutive birdies from the fourth hole before closing with a six‑under 64 to win the Wyndham Championship."”
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Sahith Theegala
Indian‑American professional golfer who finished tied 49th
“"I began the Wyndham Championship in spectacular fashion with an eight‑under 62."”
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