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PGA TOUR Championship to determine Player of the Year at East Lake

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

PGA TOUR Championship to determine Player of the Year at East Lake

Summary

The PGA TOUR Championship begins at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA, featuring the top 30 golfers after playoffs. Following the BMW Championship, Wyndham Clark and Scottie Scheffler are in the spotlight, with Clark's recent win narrowing the Player of the Year race. Both players need strong performances to secure the prestigious title. Additionally, the Presidents Cup roster is taking shape, with Scheffler, Young, Clark, Burns, Henley, and Morikawa as the six automatic qualifiers for Team USA.

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By the Numbers

•Tournament hosted at East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GA.
•Top 30 golfers narrowed down from playoffs.
•Wyndham Clark seeks to close gap on Scottie Scheffler in Player of the Year race.
•Six automatic qualifiers for Team USA in Presidents Cup confirmed.
•Clark's victory at BMW Championship impacted qualifying standings.

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The season-long race to the TOUR Championship is finally here. With the St. Jude Championship and the BMW Championship in the rearview mirror, the top 70 golfers who entered the playoffs have been narrowed down to the final 30. Atlanta, GA is the next and final destination for the PGA Tour. East Lake Golf Club […] The post The 2026 PGA TOUR Championship Will Help Shape Golf’s Future appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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