As the PGA Tour’s season progresses, a notable total of tournaments have already been played thus far. The Masters Tournament, the most recent event, concluded with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the victor. With his second green jackett Scottie Scheffler secures his leads of FedExCup rankings, showcasing exceptional form throughout the season and at last weeks major. With six English players ranking among the top 100, the competition is as fierce as ever.
Key Movers in the FedExCup Rankings
Among the English contingent, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are the top performers in the FedExCup standings. Fitzpatrick, with a current rank of 29, has a tally of 652 points and has participated in 10 events without registering a victory this season. However, his consistent play has resulted in two top-10 finishes. Fleetwood, on the other hand, stands at rank 31 with 627 points. His season so far includes seven events and mirrors Fitzpatrick’s performance with three top-10 finishes but no victories, the lates a T3 finish at the Masters.
Top 5 FedExCup Leaders’ Spotlight
Scottie Scheffler remains the man to beat at the peak of the FedExCup rankings, with an impressive portfolio that includes three victories and eight top-10 finishes across nine events and the Masters 2024, amounting to 3,942 points. Close on his heels is Wyndham Clark at second place, followed by Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and Hideki Matsuyama rounding out the top five. These golfers have proven their mettle within a highly competitive field, each participating in at least nine events, with Matsuyama also claiming a tour 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.