PGA Golf Preview: Wyndham Championship

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The 2025 Wyndham Championship tees off from July 30 to August 3 at the historic Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, marking the final regular-season event on the PGA Tour. With FedExCup Playoff spots on the line, this tournament is a high-stakes showdown for players on the bubble and a fan-favorite for drama, precision, and legacy.

Tournament Overview

Event: Wyndham Championship 2025

Dates: July 30 – August 3, 2025

Location: Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC

Course Specs: Par 70 7,131 yards Donald Ross design

Purse: $8.2 million

Winner’s Share: $1.4 million

FedExCup Points to Winner: 500

Field Size: 156 players

Key Players to Watch

PlayerFedExCup RankStatus/Storyline
Jordan Spieth50Safely in playoffs, chasing top-30
Cameron Young63Seeking first PGA Tour win
Aaron Rai65Defending champion
Adam Scott85Needs top-3 finish to qualify
Hideki MatsuyamaTop 30Eyeing playoff momentum
Keegan Bradley10Ryder Cup captain, chasing bonus pool
Nico Echavarria65On the playoff bubble
Max Homa106Must finish top-3 or better

Course Breakdown: Sedgefield Country Club

Architect: Donald Ross (1926), restored in 2007

Style: Classic Southeastern Bermudagrass layout

Fairways: Narrow, penalizing missed shots

Greens: 6,000 sq ft average, fast and undulating

Signature Holes:

Par-5 5th: Scoring opportunity (avg 4.389 strokes)

Par-4 14th: Toughest hole on Tour (avg 4.285 strokes)

Key Stats for Success:

Driving Accuracy > Driving Distance

Strong Approach Play

Bermuda Rough Management

FedExCup Drama: Who Needs What?

Top 70 advance to FedEx St. Jude Championship

Players ranked 60–80 all in the field

Players 82–94: Need top-3 finish

Players 95–107: Need runner-up or better

Players 108–173: Must win to qualify

How to Watch

DayChannelTime (ET)
ThursdayGolf Channel3–6 PM
FridayGolf Channel3–6 PM
SaturdayGolf Channel / CBS1–6 PM
SundayGolf Channel / CBS1–6 PM

Streaming: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+

Top Pick: Cameron Young – trending upward, hungry for first win

Dark Horse: Nico Echavarria – clutch under pressure

Sleeper: Adam Scott – veteran with playoff urgency

The Wyndham Championship isn’t just another PGA Tour stop—it’s the final gateway to the FedExCup Playoffs. With legends, rising stars, and playoff hopefuls all converging on Sedgefield, expect fireworks from the first tee to the final putt.