PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs start at TPC Southwind in Memphis

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs start at TPC Southwind in Memphis
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The PGA Tour kicks off its FedEx Cup playoffs today at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The event features 70 players who qualified based on points earned throughout the regular season, culminating at the Wyndham Championship last week. Scottie Scheffler leads the field with 4,123 points, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young. The top 50 players after this tournament will advance to the BMW Championship, while the top 30 will head to the Tour Championship, where a new winner of the FedEx Cup will be determined. Players below the top 70 can compete in the upcoming FedEx Cup Fall series.

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  • The playoffs began on August 13, 2026, at TPC Southwind.
  • Scottie Scheffler leads the points standings with 4,123 points.
  • The tournament winner will receive 2,000 points and a $3.6 million prize.
  • Top 50 players will advance to the BMW Championship next week.
  • Players outside the top 70 will compete in the FedEx Cup Fall series.
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The PGA Tour begins its FedEx Cup playoffs this week at the TPC Southwind in Memphis. How did the 70 players in the field get there?

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