Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark contend for PGA Tour player of the year

Scottie Scheffler captured the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 30, 2026, marking his third victory of the season and propelling him past Tiger Woods on the all-time career earnings list with $130.4 million. Scheffler concludes his regular season with five runner-up finishes and 13 top-five results. He faces competition for the Jack Nicklaus Award from Wyndham Clark, who also secured three victories during the 2026 season, including a major title at the U.S. Open. While Scheffler demonstrated greater statistical consistency across the schedule, Clark’s major championship win positions him as a primary candidate for the year-end honor. A selection process involving PGA Tour members will determine the recipient of the award in December, following the creation of a shortlist by the Player Advisory Council and tour directors.

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