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Bubble watch: The race to get into the FedEx Cup Playoffs

Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

It's last-chance Sunday for many at the Wyndham Chmapionship.

While Henrik Stenson, Ollie Schniederjans, Kevin Na, and Webb Simpson will be fighting for the trophy at Sedgefield on Sunday, others are vying to get inside the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings and keep their PGA Tour status.

Here's a look at where those on the bubble stood coming in, how they've fared this week, what they need to do Sunday to lock up a spot, and who's made the biggest jump.

Current FedEx Cup standings

Place Player Points
121 David Hearn 355
122 Richy Werenski 353
123 Seamus Power 348
124 Daniel Summerhays 348
125 Geoff Ogilvy 344
126 Cameron Tringale 337
127 Sam Saunders 337
128 Ryan Palmer 336
129 Billy Hurley III 333

Wyndham Championship situation

Player Score Position
David Hearn (-2) T70
Richy Werenski (-13) T6
Seamus Power (+1) T83
Daniel Summerhays (E) MC
Geoff Ogilvy (-8) T23
Cameron Tringale (-1) MC
Sam Saunders (-7) T33
Ryan Palmer (+3) MC
Billy Hurley III (-2) MC

What they need to do

Daniel Summerhays, Cameron Tringale, Ryan Palmer and Billy Hurley III all failed to make the 36-hole cut Friday, meaning their seasons are likely done. However, here's what those who made the cut have to do in order to move on to The Northern Trust on Long Island.

David Hearn

The Canadian always seems to find himself in this dilemma year after year on tour. Hearn took a big step backwards on Saturday, making four bogeys on the back nine to shoot a 3-over-par 73. He currently sits at 2-under for the week. Hearn is the last man in at moment, but has to finish the job with a round in the 60s on Sunday.

Projected FedEx Cup finish: 125

Richy Werenski

The 25-year-old is likely in next week's field with his nice third-round 64 on Saturday, and is in the mix to win his first career PGA Tour victory as he sits at 13-under par.

Projected FedEx Cup finish: 101

Seamus Power

Saturday's back nine couldn't have gone any worse for the Irishman after making the turn at 5-under par for the event. Power made five bogeys and a double-bogey at the par-5 15th to post a 4-over-par 74. Power missed the Saturday cut, which essentially ends his 2016-17 campaign.

Projected FedEx Cup finish: 130

Geoff Ogilvy

The Aussie saved his season on Friday, posting an final-nine 31 to make the weekend. Ogilvy continued his great play on Day 3, posting a 4-under-par 66, and will need one more solid round to secure his PGA Tour card.

Projected FedEx Cup finish: 124

Sam Saunders

Saunders crashed coming down the stretch on Saturday, bogeying three of his last four holes to shoot a 2-over-par 72. The 30-year-old needs to jump up the leaderboard early in the final round and put pressure on those ahead of him.

Projected FedEx Cup finish: 126

From way outside to well inside

Harold Varner III

Varner III entered the Wyndham needing help and great week. So far both have occurred, moving from 138th place into the 114th projected spot, thanks to a 13-under par tournament total.

Johnson Wagner

The three-time PGA Tour winner has posted three rounds in the 60s this week, making a pair of unbelievable shots to jump from 141st place into a projected 115th position.

Player Position (Aug. 14th) Points Pojected finish
Harold Varner III 138 305 114
Johnson Wagner 141 287 115

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)

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