World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler of the United States captured the FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship, the final event of the PGA Tour playoffs.
On August 31, in Atlanta, Georgia, Scheffler shot a 4-under 66 in the final round, which included six birdies and two bogeys, at East Lake Golf Club (par 70).
With a total score of 16-under 264, Scheffler finished three strokes ahead of second-place Viktor Hovland of Norway, who ended at 13-under 267. This victory marks Scheffler's second FedEx Cup championship, having previously won in 2024.
This year's Tour Championship introduced a new format where all 30 players started at even par, eliminating the previous bonus strokes based on rankings.
After trailing Hovland by three strokes through three rounds, Scheffler closed the gap with birdies on the second hole (par 3) and the fourth hole (par 4) in the final round, ultimately securing the comeback victory.
Scheffler earned a winner's prize of $10 million, setting a new milestone in PGA Tour history. His career earnings now total $130,396,661, surpassing the previous record held by Tiger Woods, who had $120,999,166 since February 2000.
Additionally, Scheffler set a new record for the lowest average strokes per round in a single season since official records began in 1983, further solidifying his status as the top player of the season.
South Korean golfers Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung both finished with a total score of 9-under 271, tying for 14th place alongside Xander Schauffele of the United States.
Notably, Kim Si-woo surpassed $10 million in cumulative earnings for the season, becoming the first South Korean player to achieve this milestone on the PGA Tour.
Ryan Gerard of the United States finished in third place with a total score of 12-under 268. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, Ludvig Åberg of Sweden, and Australian Min Woo Lee all tied for fourth at 11-under 269.
The 2026 PGA Tour season will continue with the fall series starting in mid-September.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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