Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-09-01
Scottie Scheffler secured the FedExCup title at the 2026 Tour Championship, finishing three shots ahead of Viktor Hovland. The victory marked his second FedExCup crown and earned him 45 Official World Golf Ranking points. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues to loom over LIV Golf's future following recent layoffs and a lack of clear pathways for its players to return to the PGA Tour.
Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-09-01
Tournament Recap
The 2026 Tour Championship concluded on August 30, 2026, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Scottie Scheffler claimed the title and the FedExCup crown by beating Viktor Hovland by three shots. This victory marks Scheffler’s second time winning the FedExCup, placing him among an elite group of players to achieve this feat.
Scheffler earned 45 Official World Golf Ranking points with the win in the 72-hole stroke-play championship. His performance drew praise from Masters champion Trevor Immelman, who described Scheffler's 2026 season as "mind-boggling" following the FedEx Cup title.
Business of Golf
The future of LIV Golf remains murky following announcements of company layoffs earlier this week. While the 2026 LIV Golf season wrapped up in Indianapolis, plans for new financing are still being worked on, leaving the upstart league's future uncertain.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated during a news conference before the Tour Championship that there are no current plans to welcome back LIV Golf stars, emphasizing that "Rules matter". This stance has left some LIV players wondering if their future lies back in the stability of the PGA Tour.
Coming Up
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