"Feast or Famine" is the best way to put it. Brian only two top-30 finishes this season - both wins! Thomas Detry has had a similar experience, though a few more top 20s to make up
Brian doesn't need the exemption for making the Top 30, as his two wins guarantee his card through 2028. Thomas has his card through 2027. But there are other perks:
-Top 50 (which should be assured for both) puts them into all Signature events next year.
-Top 30 puts them into all four majors next year as well as East Lake and a chance for its 8 figure payday.
-Ryder Cup is a longshot, but what if either of them wins a FedEx Cup event?
Hardy is in a tough spot - he will miss the FedEx Cup and will have to come on strong during the fall events to hang onto his card.