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Scottie Scheffler leads first FedEx Cup playoffs event after 2026 PGA Championship win
What happened
World number one Scottie Scheffler has taken the early lead in the inaugural FedEx Cup playoffs event, following his victory at the 2026 PGA Championship. The tournament, held at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marks the start of a new playoff format designed to determine the season's top-ranked player.
Key facts
Scottie Scheffler leads the first FedEx Cup playoffs event after finishing T2 at the 2026 PGA Championship with a score of 272 (−8).
The FedEx Cup playoffs began on August 14, 2026, with the first event held at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Scheffler’s performance at the 2026 PGA Championship included rounds of 68, 67, 69, and 68, placing him tied for second place behind the champion.
The FedEx Cup playoffs feature a new format in 2026, with the top 125 players qualifying for the first event based on season-long points accumulation.
Scheffler entered the playoffs as the top seed with 3,850 FedEx Cup points, the highest total in the field.
Context
- The FedEx Cup is a season-long competition on the PGA Tour, awarding a championship trophy and a significant prize to the player with the most points accumulated over the year.
- The playoffs consist of three events, culminating in the Tour Championship, where the top players compete for the FedEx Cup title.
- The 2026 PGA Championship was held at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from May 21–24, 2026.
- Scottie Scheffler has been the world number one golfer since April 2022, holding the top ranking for over 200 consecutive weeks as of August 2026.