As the PGA Tour season progresses, a few big tournaments have already concluded, leading up to the most recent spectacle, the Masters Tournament. On the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, it was Scottie Schefler who captured the victory, adding another chapter to his illustrious career and demonstrating a remarkable consistency with leading the ranking with 3,943 points accrued over 9 events, which includes 3 victories and an impressive 8 top-ten finishes. Notably, 57 American players have etched their names among the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings.
FedExCup Spotlight: Scheffler remains unbeatable
The two leading USA players in the FedExCup rankings are Scottie Scheffler at the top with 3,943 points and Wyndham Clark holding the second spot among Americans with 1,854 points, garnered from 9 events, including 1 victory and 3 top-ten finishes. Their performances have established them as formidable forces on the PGA Tour this season, with Scheffler particularly standing out as the frontrunner in the race for the FedExCup.
FedExCup’s Finest: Top-5 Players Commanding the Rankings
The FedExCup rankings are not just about Scheffler’s dominance. Xander Schauffele (USA), holding the 3rd spot, has demonstrated his prowess with consistent play leading to 7 top-ten finishes across 9 events. Trailing just behind are Ludvig Åberg from Sweden and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, holding the 4th and 5th positions respectively. While Åberg has participated in 9 events with 4 top-ten placements, Matsuyama has already claimed victory once in his 10 starts this season, solidifying their standings among the elite in the FedExCup rankings.
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.