Justin Thomas names Scottie Scheffler PGA Tour player of the year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Following his victory at the Tour Championship on Sunday, Scottie Scheffler ended the debate regarding the PGA Tour player of the year award. Justin Thomas, who missed the field at East Lake after a season hampered by back surgery, had previously suggested that the race remained competitive. However, Thomas acknowledged on social media that Scheffler’s win solidified his standing as the top player. Scheffler finished the 2026 season with three wins across 20 starts, including two playoff events. The world number one also secured 13 top-5 finishes and remained a statistical leader in multiple categories, including strokes gained total and scrambling. Thomas plans to dedicate his upcoming off-season to conditioning before returning to competition in 2027.
- •Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship at East Lake on Sunday.
- •Scheffler recorded three victories and 13 top-5 finishes during the 2026 season.
- •Justin Thomas missed the Tour Championship after undergoing back surgery in November.
- •Scheffler ranked first in total strokes gained and scrambling for the 2026 season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Thomas has made his mind up on the PGA Tour Player of the Year race
"Justin Thomas had to watch the Tour Championship at East Lake from home after a fairly underwhelming 2026 PGA Tour season. Thomas underwent back surgery in November, and he didn’t return to action until March at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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