As the PGA Tour season advances, numerous tournaments have unfolded. The recent conclusion of the latest PGA Tour event brought excitement, culminating with Scottie Scheffler claiming another victory and solidifying his lead in the FedExCup rankings. Currently, six English players have elbowed their way into the esteemed top 100 of the FedExCup rankings.
Ascension in the FedExCup Rankings: England’s Lead Contenders
Analyzing the performance of English golfers, we notice Matt Fitzpatrick at 31st in the FedExCup rankings, gathering 702 points over 10 events, a commendable endeavor lacking only a victory. Close on his heels is Tommy Fleetwood, who recently surged to the 36th spot, with 639 points accrued in 7 events, markedly adding three top-10 finishes to his profile this season.
FedExCup Competitors: Breaking Down the Top 5
Leading the pack, Scottie Scheffler remains unchallenged in the number one position, hoisting an impressive cumulative score after consecutive high-level performances, including 3 victories among 8 top-10 finishes from just 9 events played. Trailing are Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele, holding second and third places respectively, with each golfer playing 9 events thus far. Fourth place goes to Sahith Theegala. In fifth place, Ludvig Åberg has made a notable jump to stake his claim.
How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works
The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.