Scottie Scheffler leads FedEx Cup as Player of the Year race heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Scottie Scheffler remains a top contender for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award, leading the FedEx Cup points list despite only one tournament victory this season. With three events left, including the upcoming 3M Open, major winners like Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Gotterup are closely following. The Tour's players will vote on the award, with the winner announced in December. Notah Begay III is set to receive the 2026 Payne Stewart Award on August 25 for his contributions to charity and sportsmanship. NBC recorded its best Open Championship ratings since 2022 during the tournament at Royal Birkdale, where Ryan Fox claimed victory.
- •Scheffler has one win this season and leads FedEx Cup points.
- •Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Gotterup each have three tournament victories.
- •Notah Begay III will receive the Payne Stewart Award on August 25.
- •NBC's final round coverage of the Open Championship averaged 4.3 million viewers.
- •Partnership announced between PGA Tour, Asian Tour, and DP World Tour through 2029.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Can anyone catch Scottie Scheffler for PGA Tour Player of the Year?
"Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx Cup points list but major winners are closing in on the Player of the Year title.
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