As the PGA Tour season progresses, numerous golfers vie for a coveted spot in the FedExCup rankings. With an array of tournaments already in the books, the latest being won by an emerging talent, all eyes are on the race for points. Leading the charge is France’s Matthieu Pavon, who currently sits atop the FedExCup rankings. Within the top 100, a contingent of five English players are also making their mark on the scene.
Delving into the performance of English golfers, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood stand as the flag bearers for their country. Fitzpatrick, holding the 53rd rank, has participated in six events without a victory so far but remains a steady presence. Fleetwood, positioned at 58th, has demonstrated his prowess in three tournaments and has secured a Top-10 finish.
The FedExCup leaderboard showcases a diverse group of top-tier golfers. Matthieu Pavon continues his stellar season with 975 points from five events, including one victory and three Top-10 finishes. Trailing him in rank are PGA Tour stars such as Scottie Scheffler, Chris Kirk, Hideki Matsuyama, and Jake Knapp. These golfers have compiled 848, 840, 825, and 776 points each, respectively, as they battle through the season to maintain or improve their standing in this high-stakes points race.
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.