Name: Jon Rahm on how hard it is to advance in new FedExCup Playoffs format
Uploaded: 2023-08-15T16:09:17.079Z
Duration: 77 s
Description: Prior to the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm speaks on the volume of world-class players on the PGA TOUR and explains just how difficult it is to qualify and advance through the FedExCup Playoffs under the new format, where only 70 players qualify for the Playoffs and 50 advance to the BMW Championship.

Check out the best shots from Day 3 of the 2025 Ryder Cup, featuring Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Shane Lowry. 

Highlights | Day 3 | Ryder Cup

After a 16.5 to 11.5 victory over the U.S. team at the 2023 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy talks about bonding with the team prior to the event, Shane Lowry breaks down the mindset on Sunday, Tommy Fleetwood discusses clinching the Cup at the par-4 16th hole, and Jon Rahm talks about legacy and adding to a strong Spanish history in the Ryder Cup.

Team Europe news conference after winning the Ryder Cup

In his Foursomes match with teammate Tyrrell Hatton on Day 2 of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm hits his tee shot to 7 inches at the par-3 17th hole. That set up a birdie to give the duo a 2-and-1 win over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.

Jon Rahm nearly makes hole-in-one at the Ryder Cup

In his Four-ball match with teammate Nicolai Højgaard on Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm drains a 33-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th hole, sealing the tie in their match against Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka. 

Jon Rahm rattles in 33-foot eagle putt to tie match at the Ryder Cup

In his Four-ball match with teammate Nicolai Højgaard on Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm chips in for eagle to win the par-4 16th hole, tying the match against Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka.

Jon Rahm’s chip-in eagle to win hole at the Ryder Cup

In his Foursomes match with teammate Tyrrell Hatton on Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm chips in for par at the par-4 10th hole in their match against Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns.

Jon Rahm saves par with unbelievable chip-in at the Ryder Cup

In his Foursomes match with teammate Tyrrell Hatton on Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm hits the flagstick at the par-3 7th hole, setting up a birdie to take a 2-up lead over Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns.


Prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup, Jon Rahm talks about being a leader on the team and providing advice for Ryder Cup rookies as they approach him with questions about the team competition.

Jon Rahm on his advice for Ryder Cup rookies

Relive some of Jon Rahm's most clutch moments on the PGA TOUR over the years, excluding majors, including his incredible putts to win the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open and the 2020 BMW Championship, amazing approach shots and unbelievable shots off the tee.

Jon Rahm's most clutch moments of his career

In the final round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Jon Rahm's approach to 3 feet yields birdie at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Jon Rahm unexpectedly peppers the flagstick at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Jon Rahm's dialed-in approach leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

Jon Rahm makes bounce-back birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Jon Rahm reaches in two yielding birdie at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Jon Rahm's 140-yard approach in close leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Jon Rahm makes back-to-back birdies on No. 11 at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Jon Rahm holes 19-footer for birdie at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Jon Rahm cards back-to-back birdies on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Jon Rahm's approach to 9 feet yields birdie at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Jon Rahm hits 156-yard approach to within 5 feet at TOUR Championship

Prior to the 2023 TOUR Championship, PGA TOUR players share their thoughts on Jon Rahm's and Scottie Scheffler's qualifications to win Player of the Year. Scheffler has two wins and 16 top 10s this season. Rahm has four wins and 10 top 10s this season.

Player of the Year | Jon Rahm or Scottie Scheffler?

In the opening round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Jon Rahm escapes bunker to birdie No. 18 at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Jon Rahm controls wedge and birdies at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Jon Rahm's approach to 9 feet leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Jon Rahm makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2023 TOUR Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Jon Rahm makes 15-footer for birdie at TOUR Championship

Prior to the 2023 TOUR Championship, Masters Tournament champion Jon Rahm talks about what it would mean to cap off his major-winning season with a win at the TOUR Championship, as he seeks his first FedExCup title.

'It would be incredible' Jon Rahm on desire to win TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm makes a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Jon Rahm sinks a 30-foot birdie putt at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Jon Rahm's approach leads to birdie at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-3 6th hole.

Jon Rahm uses nice tee shot to set up birdie at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Jon Rahm spins approach to set up birdie at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Jon Rahm's solid approach leads to birdie at BMW Championship

Prior to the 2023 BMW Championship, Jon Rahm speaks on the volume of world-class players on the PGA TOUR and explains just how difficult it is to qualify and advance through the FedExCup Playoffs under the new format, where only 70 players qualify for the Playoffs and 50 advance to the BMW Championship.

Jon Rahm on how hard it is to advance in new FedExCup Playoffs format

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

Craziest shots from 2025 season

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.

An in-depth look at Scheffler’s 2025 season

In the fall of 2024, Jeremy Wu was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. Jeremy was cleared in February 2025 and caddied for his brother Dylan Wu at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, where he would go on to earn a PGA TOUR card via a playoff.

Cancer survivor Jeremy Wu caddies for brother Dylan en route to TOUR card at Q-School

Check out Viktor Hovland’s best shots from his stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season.

Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out all the best shots from John Daly and John Daly II from the PNC Championship, including tight approaches, clutch putts and their winning moment from their PNC win in 2021.

Team Daly's all-time best shots from PNC Championship

Luke Clanton earned his PGA TOUR card after his junior season at Florida State University via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. But his path to the PGA TOUR was forged from humble beginnings at the public-access Country Club of Miami. David Clanton, Luke's father, breaks down Luke's beginnings here.

Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

The Golfbet team previews custom betting markets for the 2026 PGA TOUR season from DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale.

Golfbet Roundtable: 2026 PGA TOUR season preview

Check out every hole-in-one from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including incredible shots from Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tony Finau.

Holes-in-one that increasingly get longer in 2025 

There’s never a dull moment with Haotong Li, on and off the golf course. Check out his best moments on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour over the years.

Jon Rahm on how hard it is to advance in new FedExCup Playoffs format

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Craziest shots from 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

An in-depth look at Scheffler’s 2025 season

Cancer survivor Jeremy Wu caddies for brother Dylan en route to TOUR card at Q-School

Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

Team Daly's all-time best shots from PNC Championship

Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

Golfbet Roundtable: 2026 PGA TOUR season preview

Holes-in-one that increasingly get longer in 2025

Haotong Li’s best moments on PGA TOUR and DP World Tour

Highlights | Day 3 | Ryder Cup

Team Europe news conference after winning the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm nearly makes hole-in-one at the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm rattles in 33-foot eagle putt to tie match at the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm’s chip-in eagle to win hole at the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm saves par with unbelievable chip-in at the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm nearly makes hole-in-one at the Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm on his advice for Ryder Cup rookies

Jon Rahm's most clutch moments of his career

Jon Rahm's approach to 3 feet yields birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm unexpectedly peppers the flagstick at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm's dialed-in approach leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm makes bounce-back birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm reaches in two yielding birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm's 140-yard approach in close leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm makes back-to-back birdies on No. 11 at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm holes 19-footer for birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm cards back-to-back birdies on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm's approach to 9 feet yields birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm hits 156-yard approach to within 5 feet at TOUR Championship

Player of the Year | Jon Rahm or Scottie Scheffler?

Jon Rahm escapes bunker to birdie No. 18 at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm controls wedge and birdies at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm's approach to 9 feet leads to birdie at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm makes 15-footer for birdie at TOUR Championship

'It would be incredible' Jon Rahm on desire to win TOUR Championship

Jon Rahm sinks a 30-foot birdie putt at BMW Championship

Jon Rahm's approach leads to birdie at BMW Championship

Jon Rahm uses nice tee shot to set up birdie at BMW Championship

Jon Rahm spins approach to set up birdie at BMW Championship

Jon Rahm's solid approach leads to birdie at BMW Championship