At the 2023 Wyndham Championship, Justin Thomas knew he needed a strong finish to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs by entering the top 70 in the FedExCup standings. After a heroic attempt at a birdie on the 72nd hole to secure his spot in the Playoffs, Thomas did not know whether he would qualify. At the conclusion of the tournament, Thomas would finish 71st as Ben Griffin secured the 70th spot in the standings, forcing Thomas to miss the Playoffs for the first time in his career.