Joel Dahmen Leads Wyndham, Playoff Hopes Alive

Joel Dahmen leads the Wyndham Championship after shooting a career-best-tying 9-under 61, highlighted by 10 birdies including three to close his round. Ranked 101st in the FedEx Cup standings, Dahmen now needs at least a runner-up finish—with no more than two other players—to break into the top 70 and qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, but he remains focused on his game as he also prepares for the birth of his child. Sweden's Alex Noren, returning from a six-month injury, trails by one shot but cannot reach the postseason even with a win. Mark Hubbard, Cameron Young, Aaron Rai, and Nico Echavarria are tied for third at 63, with Hubbard and Echavarria also needing high finishes for playoff hopes. Dahmen's recent split with his longtime caddie and his positive form are notable storylines. The tournament is pivotal for those on the playoff bubble, while established players like Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott look to sharpen their play for the postseason.