This week, the 47th and final event of the 2024 PGA TOUR season, The RSM Classic, is set to take place. This event holds significant importance for many players as it marks the FedExCup Fall finale, determining spots in early Signature Events, PGA TOUR cards, and conditional status. The defending champion, Ludvig Åberg, will be making his return to the PGA TOUR after undergoing knee surgery earlier in the fall. Åberg, who finished 16th in the season-long FedExCup, aims to become the first back-to-back winner in RSM Classic history.
Rafael Campos, fresh off his first TOUR victory at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, will also be competing at The RSM Classic. Campos, who recently became a father, is looking to secure his PGA TOUR status for 2025. This week is crucial for many players, including Wesley Bryan and Joel Dahmen, who are on the bubble of the top 125 in the FedExCup standings. Sam Ryder, who moved inside the top 125 after the Bermuda Championship, is also looking to solidify his position.
The tournament also features sponsor exemptions, with players like Luke Clanton, Steven Fisk, and Jacob Modleski making appearances. Paul Peterson, who earned his PGA TOUR card through the Korn Ferry Tour, will be making his RSM Classic debut alongside other notable players like Jonathan Byrd and Kyle Westmoreland. The tournament will also determine the players who will earn spots in early-season 2025 Signature Events like the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational.
The RSM Classic serves as the final event of the FedExCup Fall, where players ranked from 126-150 will receive conditional status for the 2024 PGA TOUR season. Those outside the top 125 can still improve their status through PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. The tournament will take place at the Sea Island Resort, featuring both the Seaside and Plantation courses. Ludvig Åberg holds the 72-hole record at the event with a score of 253, while the 18-hole record is shared by multiple players at 60.
Last year’s champion, Ludvig Åberg, set records with his impressive performance, finishing at 29-under 253. The tournament saw high scores and intense competition, with players like Mackenzie Hughes and Tyler Duncan putting up strong performances. This year’s event promises to be just as exciting, with players vying for crucial spots and titles.
Fans can catch all the action of The RSM Classic on the Golf Channel, with coverage starting on Thursday and Friday from noon to 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. PGA TOUR Live will also offer exclusive coverage on ESPN+, showcasing featured groups, marquee players, and key holes throughout the tournament. Don’t miss out on the thrilling conclusion to the PGA TOUR season at The RSM Classic.