No. 5 FedEx Cup Straka Withdraws BMW Championship, Plans Tour Championship

Sepp Straka, ranked No. 10 in the world and No. 5 in the FedEx Cup standings, has withdrawn from the 2025 BMW Championship due to a private family matter but plans to compete in the upcoming Tour Championship. His manager, Butler Melnyk, requested privacy while Straka attends to this personal issue. Despite missing the BMW Championship, Straka remains securely positioned to qualify for the Tour Championship, the FedEx Cup's season-ending event with a $10 million prize. Straka has had a strong 2025 season, with two PGA Tour wins including the prestigious Truist Championship and multiple top-10 finishes at major events. His absence reduces the BMW Championship field to 49 players, and he is expected to be a likely European Ryder Cup team pick, currently ranked sixth in Ryder Cup standings. The withdrawal means Straka will miss a significant opportunity to earn points and bonus money at the BMW, but his strong season performance maintains his playoff status.