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2026 Tour Championship at East Lake and FedExCup finale

The season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake determined the 2026 FedExCup champion, with Min Woo Lee's early surge, J.J. Spaun's injury withdrawal, a tightly bunched leaderboard and Scottie Scheffler's come-from-behind victory.

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In this storyline:Ryan Gerard FedEx Cup J. J. Spaun East Lake Golf Club Scottie Scheffler Tour Championship Viktor Hovland Lee Min-woo

2026 Tour Championship at East Lake and FedExCup finale — Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Aug 27, 2026
Min Woo Lee shoots a bogey-free 62 to take a two-stroke lead at the Tour Championship at East Lake, ahead of Hovland, Morikawa and Gotterup.
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Aug 27, 2026
U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdraws from the Tour Championship after five holes with a shoulder injury, reducing the field to 29 players.
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Aug 29, 2026
Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the tournament lead at 10-under after Friday's round, with Morikawa and Gotterup one shot back and Cameron Young charging with a 62.
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Aug 30, 2026
Scottie Scheffler rallies from a three-shot deficit to win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup, pushing his career earnings past $130 million to surpass Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour's all-time mon…

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Scheffler Wins Tour Championship, Sets Earnings Mark

Scottie Scheffler rallied from a three-shot deficit to win the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, capturing the $10 million prize and his FedEx Cup title for the year. The victory pushed his career earnings to about $130.39 million, surpassing Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour’s all-time money leader.

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Gerard, Hovland Lead Tour Championship Tied at 10-Under

Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 10-under lead at the Tour Championship after Friday’s rounds, with Morikawa and Gotterup one behind and Cameron Young charging into contention with a 62 to sit two back. Gerard is balancing Presidents Cup captain’s picks with his performance, while Hovland continues to chase consistency despite solid driving, and Young climbs from near the bottom to stay in the mix for the weekend.

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Lee Leads Tour Championship After 62

Min Woo Lee shot a bogey-free 62 to grab a two-stroke lead at East Lake in the Tour Championship, partly aided by a last-minute shaft change and a solo round after his partner withdrew with a shoulder injury. He sits ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup, while Rory McIlroy had a mixed start in pursuit of a FedExCup title.

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Spaun Withdraws From Tour Championship With Shoulder Injury

U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew after five holes at the Tour Championship at East Lake due to a shoulder injury, leaving him 4-over par and out of the event. His exit impacts the FedExCup standings, reduces the field to 29 players, and could affect his prospects for a Presidents Cup captain’s pick, with last-place earnings listed around $355,000.

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