The 28-year-old, who returned to the tour this season after an injury-hit 2025, ended the regular season ranked 44th in the standings. Rai completed the regular season in 35th place. The 24-year-old entered the Wyndham Championship ranked 105th in the standings, having managed only one top-10 finish during a difficult season. But he saved his best for the final tournament of the regular season. The top 70 players after the Wyndham Championship qualified for the playoffs, with Jackson Koivun narrowly retaining the final spot.