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PGA Tour benefits from emerging young stars ahead of FedEx Cup playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

PGA Tour benefits from emerging young stars ahead of FedEx Cup playoffs

Summary

As the PGA Tour prepares for the FedEx Cup playoffs, recent weeks have seen key victories by young players. Tom Kim, 24, secured his return to winning form at the Scottish Open, while 21-year-old Jackson Koivun won his second event as a professional at the 3M Open. Michael Thorbjornson, also 24, claimed his first title at the Rocket Classic, and Michael Brennan, aged 24, won the Wyndham Championship, marking his second tour victory. This surge in young talent comes amid concerns about the future of golf following the LIV Golf league's difficulties, reinforcing the PGA Tour's competitive.

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•Tom Kim wins the Scottish Open, revives career.
•Jackson Koivun claims title at the 3M Open.
•Michael Thorbjornson captures his first PGA Tour win.
•Michael Brennan secures second title at the Wyndham Championship.
•PGA Tour strengthens ahead of upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — The PGA Tour gets just what it needs right before the FedEx Cup playoffs begin

What they're saying

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The last two seasons really could not have gone much better for the PGA Tour. The Tour’s future was in serious doubt not too long ago, when the formation of the LIV Golf league threatened its status as the undisputed number one golf tour in the world.
— Yahoo Sports

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