MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Maverick McNealy had an American Airlines flight home to Las Vegas on Sunday evening, just like he did two years ago when he ran up against the top-50 bubble at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
In 2024, he arrived in Memphis 59th in points and came up short (53rd) in his quest to advance to the BMW Championship and, more importantly, qualify for the '25 signature events.
This time he was 50th to start the week and spent most of the final round teetering on the edge of the bubble until he birdied two of his last seven holes to move to 49th on the points list. With his spot at the BMW Championship secured, McNealy canceled his flight home.
"[His brother and caddie] Scout is going to extend his rental car, and we're going to drive up the river tomorrow morning [to St. Louis, Missouri]. So, I'm very happy to be canceling that flight tonight," McNealy smiled.
Unlike last year's volatility, when five players played their way into the top 50 in Memphis, just one player, Sungae Im, managed to climb inside the number, thanks to a fifth-place finish at TPC Southwind. That left Keith Mitchell, who began the week at 49th on the list, on the outside of the top 50 after his tie for 34th.
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In 2024, he arrived in Memphis 59th in points and came up short (53rd) in his quest to advance to the BMW Championship and, more importantly, qualify for the '25 signature events.
This time he was 50th to start the week and spent most of the final round teetering on the edge of the bubble until he birdied two of his last seven holes to move to 49th on the points list. With his spot at the BMW Championship secured, McNealy canceled his flight home.
"[His brother and caddie] Scout is going to extend his rental car, and we're going to drive up the river tomorrow morning [to St. Louis, Missouri]. So, I'm very happy to be canceling that flight tonight," McNealy smiled.
Unlike last year's volatility, when five players played their way into the top 50 in Memphis, just one player, Sungae Im, managed to climb inside the number, thanks to a fifth-place finish at TPC Southwind. That left Keith Mitchell, who began the week at 49th on the list, on the outside of the top 50 after his tie for 34th.
#flight #home #points
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