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Scottie Scheffler says he loves the grind it takes to be great but dislikes the fame that comes with it, keeping his head down as he extends a dominant run that could earn him a fifth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year and mirrors Tiger Woods in influence, not money records; he stays relentless with routines and cherishes family moments while chasing more wins.
Scottie Scheffler capped a standout 2026 PGA Tour season with his second Tour Championship title at East Lake, solidifying his status as the world’s top player as he dominated in key stats and added the FedExCup. Golf legends Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus publicly congratulated him, with Player also encouraging Scheffler to play more globally to grow the game. Scheffler’s three wins and 13 top-5 finishes in 20 starts underscore his continued dominance.
Scottie Scheffler capped a three-win PGA Tour season by winning the $10 million Tour Championship at East Lake, then revealed his simple post-win plan: a cheeseburger (and fries), possibly a milkshake, and—after years without one—a beer. He celebrated with his wife Meredith and their two sons, while becoming the PGA Tour’s all-time leading money winner with about $130.4 million after also claiming the FedEx St. Jude Championship earlier in the playoffs; the win gives him three weeks off before the Presidents Cup.
Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus congratulated Scottie Scheffler on Instagram after Scheffler clinched the Tour Championship and his second FedEx Cup, saying he fully expected him to win and praising his smart, world-class play as Scheffler capped a strong 2026 season despite some ups and downs.
Scottie Scheffler capped the 2026 PGA Tour season with a three-stroke win at the Tour Championship, securing a fifth consecutive year atop the PGA Tour money list while posting the tour's lowest scoring average, cementing his status as one of golf’s all-time elite.
Scottie Scheffler credited his caddie Ted Scott as more than a numbers guy and a true partner in his Tour Championship victory, while also thanking his wife and especially his parents for grounding him and supporting his career. He recalled his dad’s protective sacrifices and explained the close family environment that helped him cope with pressure, then joked about celebrating with a cheeseburger and a beer after the win.
Scottie Scheffler is now the PGA Tour's all-time money leader after winning the Tour Championship with a final-round 66, beating Viktor Hovland by three strokes. His career earnings rise to $130,390,661, surpassing Tiger Woods's $120,999,166, helped by a record $40 million Tour Championship payout (he earned $10 million of it). If current trends continue, he could reach $200 million in career earnings, though prize money has grown since Woods's prime.
Scottie Scheffler, world No.1, won the Tour Championship to secure his second FedEx Cup and a $10m prize, finishing 16-under after a final-round 66 and moving to the PGA Tour career money lead; Viktor Hovland was runner-up at 13-under and Ryan Gerard third at 12-under, with Rory McIlroy and Alex Fitzpatrick among the others in contention.
Ryan Gerard sits one behind Viktor Hovland heading into the Tour Championship’s final round, chasing a second PGA Tour win. A controversial embedded lie on the 17th allowed a free drop within a club-length to a flatter lie, enabling a par that many fans say wouldn’t have been possible from the original spot. The piece argues the PGA Tour should require players to drop or place the ball right next to where it came to rest, sparking ongoing debate over the fairness of embedded-ball relief.
Viktor Hovland holds a solo 15-under lead at the Tour Championship final round at East Lake, with Scottie Scheffler two back at 14 under after a late surge; Ryan Gerard sits 12 under in the chase as others press to go low and chase the $10 million FedEx Cup title, while Justin Rose fires a hole-in-one on No. 9 and East Lake’s difficulty shows as players grind through a tough final round.
Viktor Hovland led after three rounds at East Lake and said the Tour Championship feels more like a true finale this year, a sentiment echoed as the PGA Tour announced the FedExCup finale will switch to two weeks of match-play beginning in 2028, with a two-course format, top-32 players split into eight groups, and head-to-head knockout rounds to crown the champion.
Scottie Scheffler shot 66 in the Tour Championship’s third round at East Lake, flashing superb ball-striking but criticizing the course setup—very large greens with pins tucked near the edges—that he says invites pars and minimizes rewards for good shots; he’s on track to set a new season scoring-average record if he finishes with at least a 68.
Viktor Hovland extended his lead to 15-under with a 65, one stroke clear of the field entering Sunday’s Tour Championship final round, while Rory McIlroy blasted a 63 to sit five behind and Scottie Scheffler at 12-under in pursuit as the FedEx Cup title remains up for grabs in Atlanta.
Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 13-under lead late in Round 3 of the Tour Championship at East Lake, with Ludvig Åberg and Adam Scott one stroke back at 12 under as Scottie Scheffler sits just behind, while Rory McIlroy and other contenders chase a Sunday surge.
The article details the prize-money breakdown for the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, headlined by a $10 million winner’s payout and tiered amounts for the rest of the field down to $355,000 for 30th, with Cameron Young birdying his way to a 62 and Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard sharing the 36-hole lead at 10-under. Final payouts will be updated after Sunday’s championship.