Seamus Power Seizes Card Lifeline with Stellar 65 on Moving Day at RSM Classic
Seamus Power made a significant move during the moving day at the RSM Classic, carding an impressive 65. This performance has revamped his chances of securing full PGA Tour membership for the upcoming season.
Seamus Power’s Performance at RSM Classic
The West Waterford golfer currently stands 128th in the FedExCup Fall standings. With only the top 100 players achieving full exemption, Power’s position is precarious. However, his stellar play at Sea Island resulted in a tie for seventh place at 15 under par on Saturday.
Moving Day Highlights
- Power started slow, dropping a shot at the fourth hole.
- He powered back, scoring six under on his final 14 holes.
- Notable highlights included an eagle at the 581-yard seventh hole.
- He finished the day projected to rise to 113th in the FedExCup rankings.
Current Leaderboard Standings
At the top of the leaderboard, Finland’s Sami Valimaki leads with a score of 19 under, followed closely by Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers, who are tied on 17 under. Power is just one shot behind fourth-placed players Zak Blair, Johnny Keefer, and Andrew Novak.
Upcoming Challenges
If Power fails to make the top 100, he still has opportunities to enter the final stage of the Q-School at TPC Sawgrass next month. Winning one of the five available PGA Tour cards is within his grasp, making his recent performance critical for his career trajectory.
Golfing Updates Around the World
Other significant events in the golfing world include:
- Leona Maguire, competing in the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship, shot a third-round 72, ranking 59th overall.
- Josele Ballester won the PIF Saudi International in his 10th professional start, finishing 22 under.
- Scott Vincent claimed The International Series Rankings, securing a spot in the LIV Golf League for next year.
- Liam Grehan is just three shots off the lead in the Sunshine Tour’s Vodacom Origins of Golf Final.
As the competition heats up, golfers like Seamus Power are eager to improve their standings, with the upcoming rounds proving crucial for many players.
