Sahith Theegala leads the PGA Tour in FedEx Cup standing improvements

Sahith Theegala achieved the largest year-over-year rise in the FedEx Cup standings during the 2026 season. After finishing 147th in the previous campaign, Theegala climbed to 48th, securing his place in 2027 signature events. He produced nine top-25 finishes and four top-10 results across 25 starts. Pierceson Coody, Tom Kim, Adam Scott, and Alex Noren also recorded significant climbs in the final season-long rankings. Conversely, players including Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Shane Lowry, Nick Taylor, and Harris English experienced notable drops in the standings. These shifts impact player eligibility for signature events heading into the next season. With the 2026 schedule concluded, all participants reset their points for the start of the 2027 campaign.

• 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sahith Theegala tops list of biggest PGA Tour risers in FedEx Cup standings