With the PGA Tour season well underway, the battle for FedExCup points is heating up. As we progress through the schedule, players are vying for ranking supremacy in each tournament. Recently, the PGA Tour witnessed a thrilling conclusion at the latest event, where Chris Kirk emerged victorious, consolidating his top spot in the FedExCup rankings. Notably, American golfers are showing strong dominance, with 68 of them securing positions among the top 100 in the FedExCup standings.
FedExCup Standouts: America’s Best
The leading American players in the FedExCup rankings are showcasing remarkable performances this season. Chris Kirk, retaining his number one spot with 753 points, has played in 3 events, has 1 victory under his belt, and has achieved 1 Top-10 finish. Close behind in the rankings is fellow American Grayson Murray, who currently sits at the 4th position with 500 points. Murray has also participated in 2 events, managing to win one of them and securing 1 Top-10 finish.
Top of the FedExCup Ladder
The FedExCup rankings are not just about American players; the international contingent is also making waves. Matthieu Pavon from France has catapulted to the 2nd spot with an impressive 599 points across 3 events, including 2 Top-10 finishes and a victory. South Korea’s Byeong Hun An follows in 3rd place, having garnered 570 points from 2 events, and reserved 2 Top-10 spots for himself. Rounding out the top 5 are Americans Grayson Murray and J.T. Poston, positioned at 4th and 5th with 500 and 415 points respectively. Poston has featured in 3 events this season, with 2 Top-10 finishes but is yet to clinch a victory.
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.