Séamus Power Makes Cut at Mexico Open
The Irish golfer finished 62nd after 36 holes at El Cardonal, with a double bogey on the 18th hole.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Golf
Séamus Power made the cut at the Mexico Open, finishing 62nd after 36 holes at El Cardonal following rounds of 69 and 70. He birdied five of his first seven holes but made a double bogey on the 18th.
Why it matters
A strong finish could help Power climb into the top 60 of the FedEx Cup rankings by season's end, earning invitations to the first two Signature Events of 2027. His recent runner-up finish at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and full playing status for 2027 make these additional points significant.
Power shot 69 and 70 at El Cardonal to sit 62nd after 36 holes, with five birdies in his first seven holes before a double bogey on the 18th. He is currently ranked 70th in the FedEx Cup Fall Rankings, and the weekend's points will determine whether he reaches the top 60.
The players
Séamus Power
Séamus Power is an Irish professional golfer from Waterford who competes on the PGA Tour and recently finished runner-up at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
The details
Power missed the fairway right off the tee on the eighth hole, resulting in a bogey, and pulled his approach to the par-3 11th hole, also resulting in a bogey. On the 18th, he needed five strokes to get down from just outside 30 yards.
Timeline
Power's Mexico Open performance was reported on November 7, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Power's standing in the FedEx Cup Fall Rankings, currently 70th, is the measure that decides which Signature Events he can enter in 2027. Finishing inside the top 60 by season's end would open invitations to the first two of those events.
Power's fantasy and betting relevance depends on how many FedEx Cup points he banks over the weekend, since that ranking decides his access to 2027 Signature Events. Fans tracking his path should watch whether the weekend round moves him closer to the top 60.
The takeaway
Power's ability to convert early birdies into a stronger finish will determine whether his season-end ranking earns him access to the biggest events on the calendar. Tracking the FedEx Cup standings closely shows how a single tournament can change a player's entire schedule for the following year.
Further reading
For more on the season's standings, see Golf.
