Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship at East Lake

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship at East Lake
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Scottie Scheffler secured the Tour Championship title on Sunday at East Lake, overcoming a three-stroke deficit after 54 holes to finish his season. The victory earned Scheffler the $10 million first-place prize and marked his third win of the 2026 PGA Tour campaign. While some analysts maintain his victory two weeks ago in Memphis represented a more dominant performance, the win at East Lake concluded his season with a victory in his final start. Discussions regarding the event also touched on future postseason changes, with the PGA Tour set to implement a new format in 2028. This upcoming structure will feature a 90-player stroke-play event followed by two weeks of match-play competition to determine a final champion.

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  • Scottie Scheffler entered the final day trailing by three strokes.
  • The Tour Championship victory secured a $10 million top prize.
  • PGA Tour officials announced a new postseason format starting in 2028.
  • The new format includes a 90-player stroke-play event and a 32-player match-play bracket.
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