PGA Tour's top players compete in 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The 2026 Tour Championship is underway at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, featuring the top 30 golfers from the FedEx Cup standings. Players are vying for a $10 million winner's purse from the total $40 million prize pool. Scottie Scheffler leads the standings but faces competition from Matt Fitzpatrick, Chris Gotterup, and Wyndham Clark, all with recent tour wins. Rory McIlroy aims for his fourth FedEx Cup title, while several golfers look to secure their first victory of the season. Expanded television coverage will span all four rounds, starting today.
- •Round 1 started today at 11 a.m. ET.
- •Scottie Scheffler is the top seed but recovering from illness.
- •Rory McIlroy seeks a record fourth FedEx Cup title.
- •Live coverage available on CBS, Golf Channel, and streaming platforms.
- •Top 30 golfers are competing for a share of a $40 million purse.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch the TOUR Championship: PGA Tour, live stream, TV channel, schedule
- 12:00 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Tour Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch PGA Tour's best battle for FedEx Cup title
"The first round of the 2026 TOUR Championship begins on Thursday, with the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings qualifying for the season finale at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. MORE: Scottie Scheffler reveals gnarly disease that…
"The PGA Tour's top 30 are in Atlanta to play for the Tour Championship, FedEx Cup title and $10 million winner's purse
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:00 PMHow to watch the TOUR Championship: PGA Tour, live stream, TV channel, schedule
The first round of the 2026 TOUR Championship begins on Thursday, with the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings qualifying for the season finale at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. MORE: Scottie Scheffler reveals gnarly disease that…
- CBS SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:00 PM2026 Tour Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch PGA Tour's best battle for FedEx Cup title
The PGA Tour's top 30 are in Atlanta to play for the Tour Championship, FedEx Cup title and $10 million winner's purse
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