Wyndham Championship purse, payouts: Michael Brennan runs away from the field to secure FedExCup Playoffs spot
Golfer Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship, securing his spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. His victory included a strong final round and a significant jump in the season standings.
Why it matters
The win is a career milestone for Brennan and highlights the high-stakes nature of professional golf's season-ending tournaments.
Michael Brennan's first win of the season came at the perfect time.
Brennan ran away from the field down the stretch on Sunday at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina to claim the season-ending Wyndham Championship. The victory, just the second of Brennan's PGA Tour career, earned him a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Brennan, who entered the final round with a share of the lead, ended up posting a 6-under 64 on Sunday to take a three-shot win over the rest of the field. The victory also earned Brennan a check worth more than $1.5 million.
Brennan sealed his win with a birdie putt at the 18th, which dropped him to 22-under on the week. Naturally, that led to a huge celebration.
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