Atlanta – In a dramatic finale at East Lake Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler erased a three‑shot deficit on Sunday to capture his second FedEx Cup championship. The 27‑year‑old posted a 4‑under 66, out‑performing a strong field and securing a $10 million winner’s share.
Key moments of the final round
Scheffler’s comeback began on the 211‑yard second hole, where a precise 5‑iron landed within two inches of the cup. He followed that with a 25‑foot birdie on the fourth, matching Viktor Hovland’s early surge. The turning point arrived on the 13th hole, where Scheffler took the lead for the first time and never looked back.
Despite two bogeys – a missed wedge on the seventh and a tricky lie on the 14th – Scheffler was the only player from the final three groups to finish under par. A decisive birdie from a fairway bunker on the 16th sealed the victory, leaving Hovland in second place with a $5 million prize.
Career milestones
The win pushes Scheffler’s career earnings to $130,390,661, officially surpassing Tiger Woods, who held the top spot for nearly 26 years. The $40 million Tour Championship purse now counts as official money, making Scheffler’s $10 million payout a record‑setting addition.
It also marks Scheffler’s 22nd career victory, including 13 wins by three or more strokes and a 2024 Olympic gold medal in Paris. He matched Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Wyndham Clark for the most PGA Tour titles in the 2026 season, each with three wins.
Impact on the FedEx Cup race
Having already claimed the FedEx Cup in 2024, Scheffler’s second title solidifies his dominance in the modern era. He now holds four consecutive Jack Nicklaus Awards for PGA Tour Player of the Year, a streak that would tie Tiger Woods for the most consecutive honors.
“This was a week I brought a lot of good energy to the course and tried to do my best,” Scheffler said during the trophy presentation. “Coming from behind and being able to win tournaments is a really cool feeling.”
Looking ahead
With the FedEx Cup secured and the earnings record in hand, Scheffler’s focus will shift to defending his title next season and continuing to set new standards for excellence on the tour. Fans and fellow players alike will be watching to see if he can extend his remarkable run and further rewrite the history books of professional golf.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
