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Scheffler Erases Deficit to Claim Second FedEx Cup, Toppling Woods in Earnings
sports1 month ago

Scheffler Erases Deficit to Claim Second FedEx Cup, Toppling Woods in Earnings

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship by three strokes, securing his second FedEx Cup title and moving to the top of the PGA Tour career money list. The world number one overcame a three-shot deficit against Viktor Hovland, earning $10 million and surpassing Tiger Woods' all-time earnings record. Hovland finished second after a poor final round, while a disputed bunker shot controversy did not alter the final standings.

via BBC|
#golf#pga-tour#scottie-scheffler
Scheffler claims second FedEx Cup as rule debate erupts over Gerard's lucky drop
golf1 month ago

Scheffler claims second FedEx Cup as rule debate erupts over Gerard's lucky drop

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup at East Lake, finishing at 16-under par to claim a $10m prize and surpass Tiger Woods in career earnings. Viktor Hovland finished second, while Ryan Gerard placed third after a controversial embedded ball drop on the 17th hole during the third round. The incident sparked fan outrage over the current relief rules, with many calling for stricter placement requirements.

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#golf#pga-tour#ryan-gerard
Hovland and Gerard Share Lead as Tour Championship Remains Wide Open
sports1 month ago

Hovland and Gerard Share Lead as Tour Championship Remains Wide Open

Norwegian Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard are tied for the lead at 10-under par after the second round of the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The PGA Tour's season-ending event features a highly competitive field, with 19 players within four strokes of the top. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and former leader Min Woo Lee are both in contention, while Cameron Young made a dramatic comeback from last place. The $10 million prize and FedEx Cup title remain up for grabs heading into the weekend.

via BBC|
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Scheffler’s lone-hole warm-up stuns as playoff decision looms at Travelers
sports-golf3 months ago

Scheffler’s lone-hole warm-up stuns as playoff decision looms at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler reportedly warmed up on the range using only the irons and drivers he expected to use on 18 ahead of the Travelers playoff against Viktor Hovland, a detail shared by Kevin Kisner on the Fore Play Podcast. He missed a three-foot birdie to extend the playoff after rain delayed play and the playoff ended quickly on Monday with Hovland securing his eighth PGA Tour title.

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#golf#pga-tour#scottie-scheffler
Hovland edges Scheffler in Monday Travelers playoff
sports3 months ago

Hovland edges Scheffler in Monday Travelers playoff

Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a brief Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship after Scheffler lip-out a 5-foot birdie attempt; the result gave Hovland the win while Scheffler, coming off a string of top finishes including a near-miss at Shinnecock, added another runner-up this season as he seeks his next TOUR victory and maintains elite form in tee-to-green play.

via PGA Tour|
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Hovland edges Scheffler in Monday playoff to claim Travelers Championship
sports3 months ago

Hovland edges Scheffler in Monday playoff to claim Travelers Championship

Viktor Hovland defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a sudden-death playoff at TPC River Highlands to win the Travelers Championship, his eighth PGA Tour title and first since March 2025. After a rain-delayed final round, Hovland rallied with three straight birdies around Nos. 13–15 to pull even with Scheffler, who had led late before the 72nd hole forced a Monday finish. In the playoff, Hovland rolled in a 25-foot birdie on the first extra hole while Scheffler missed from 8½ feet, sealing the victory for the Norwegian.

via Fox News|
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Hovland Overtakes Scheffler to Lead Travelers Championship Heading into Sunday
sports3 months ago

Hovland Overtakes Scheffler to Lead Travelers Championship Heading into Sunday

Viktor Hovland shot a 64 to grab a one‑stroke lead over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship after seven birdies and one bogey on TPC River Highlands; Scheffler led with a 60 on Friday but a 67 on Saturday left Hovland in front as they head into Sunday’s final round, with the two in the last group and the chasing pack still capable of low scores on a receptive course.

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#golf#pga-tour#scottie-scheffler
Scheffler shoots 60 to grab two-shot lead at Travelers Championship
golf3 months ago

Scheffler shoots 60 to grab two-shot lead at Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under 60 to move to 16-under and take a two‑shot lead at the Travelers Championship, with Viktor Hovland a distant runner-up at 14 under after a bogey-free 61. Akshay Bhatia and Eric Cole sit 12-under in a tie for third after bogey-free 62 and 65, while Matt Fitzpatrick sits four back at 10 under after a 66; Scheffler missed a potential 59 with a long eagle attempt on 18, but is set for a strong weekend run.

via BBC|
#akshay-bhatia#golf#pga-tour
McNealy, Matsuyama and Hisatsune share the 12-under lead as Round 3 heats up at WM Phoenix Open
golf8 months ago

McNealy, Matsuyama and Hisatsune share the 12-under lead as Round 3 heats up at WM Phoenix Open

Round 3 at the WM Phoenix Open is tightening up with Maverick McNealy catching fire to join Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune at 12 under; Si Woo Kim also bursts into the mix at 11 under after a red-hot start, while Viktor Hovland shoots 65 to sit near the top at 9 under. Michael Thorbjornsen posts 65 to reach 11 under in the clubhouse, and Matt Fitzpatrick slips with a double bogey at the 16th to fall to 11 under as the leaderboard remains packed heading into Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler making a late charge further back.

via CBS Sports|
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