By The FedExCup Playoffs, the PGA Tour’s season-ending series, are in full swing, with three high-stakes events that determine who will take home the coveted title and a $25 million top prize. Here’s how the playoffs work and who is currently in contention.
What is the FedExCup?
The FedExCup is a season-long points competition on the PGA Tour, culminating in the Tour Championship, where the top player wins a massive $25 million prize.
The Playoff Structure
The playoffs begin with the top 70 players, determined by their standings after the Wyndham Championship in early August. These players compete in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. The top 50 from this event advance to the BMW Championship in Denver, and then the leading 30 progress to the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Tour Championship Format
At the Tour Championship, players start with staggered scores based on their FedExCup standings. The leader begins at 10 under par, with subsequent players starting with scores progressively higher by one stroke each. The event is a 72-hole stroke play competition, and the player with the lowest score at the end is crowned both the tournament winner and FedExCup champion, taking home the grand prize.
Current Standings and Key Players
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler currently leads the standings, thanks to his six wins this season, followed by Xander Schauffele. Rory McIlroy, who dropped to fifth after a tied-68th finish last week, is also in contention, along with other top players like Collin Morikawa and Hideki Matsuyama.
British and Irish Players to Watch
Several British and Irish players are in the mix, with Shane Lowry currently in 11th place and Robert MacIntyre in 12th after strong performances. Aaron Rai, fresh off his first PGA Tour win, sits in 21st, while Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick are just outside the top 30, needing strong performances to make it to the Tour Championship.
Who Needs a Strong Performance?
Players like Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Cameron Young are among those needing big performances at the BMW Championship to secure a spot in the final 30. Others, like Max Homa and Adam Scott, are also fighting to keep their seasons alive and qualify for the Tour Championship.
Past Champions
Notable past FedExCup champions include Viktor Hovland (2023), Rory McIlroy (2019, 2022), Patrick Cantlay (2021), and Tiger Woods (2007, 2009).
What’s Next?
The FedExCup Playoffs continue with the BMW Championship, where the top 50 players will battle for a spot in the Tour Championship and a chance at the $25 million prize. The competition is fierce, and every shot counts as players vie for glory and a significant payday.
