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Scottie Scheffler secures No. 1 spot in FedEx Cup standings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Scottie Scheffler secures No. 1 spot in FedEx Cup standings

Summary

Scottie Scheffler finished the PGA Tour regular season at the Wyndham Championship, securing the No. 1 position in the FedEx Cup standings. He entered the week with a 4,123-point lead, significantly ahead of runner-up Matt Fitzpatrick. As a result, Scheffler earns a $10 million bonus from a $20 million pool designated for the top 10 players. Several notable players, including Jason Day and Tony Finau, finished their seasons unable to qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, ending lengthy playoff streaks. The FedEx Cup Fall series begins in September, allowing these players a chance to regain their standing in the tour.

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•Scheffler leads FedEx Cup standings by 4,123 points.
•He earns a $10 million bonus for finishing first.
•Notable players like Day and Finau miss playoffs.
•The FedEx Cup Fall series opens in September.

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11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler Dealt Big Career News Ahead of FedEx Cup Playoffs

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The PGA Tour regular season closed Sunday at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina. The numbers hand Scottie Scheffler a huge payday.Scheffler locked up the No. 1 spot in the FedEx Cup standingsFedEx Cup standings. He carried a 4,123-point lead into the week, 794 points ahead of runner-up Matt Fitzpatrick.Cameron Young sat third with […] The post Scottie Scheffler Dealt Big Career News Ahead of FedEx Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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