Joaquín Niemann had to renounce invitations to the U.S. and British Opens this summer, losing his McCormack Medal exemption upon turning professional in April. The move proved to be astute: in just eight starts on the PGA Tour, the 19-year-old was able to secure his tour card for the 2019 season. Unfortunately for Niemann, unless he wins this week's RBC Canadian Open, the Barracuda Championship or the Wyndham Championship, his season will come to a close, as he is not allowed to compete in the tour's FedEX Cup Playoffs due to his status as a special temporary member.