The 2025 PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs are here! Scottie Scheffler leads the chase for back-to-back FedEx Cup titles as 70 golfers battle through three crucial tournaments.
In this comprehensive breakdown, we analyze:
🏆 Scottie Scheffler’s dominance and path to repeat as FedEx Cup champion
⛳ Why Rory McIlroy is skipping the FedEx St. Jude Championship
🔥 Bubble players fighting to advance: Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler
Ryder Cup implications and automatic qualifying spots
📍 Tournament breakdown: FedEx St. Jude (Aug 7-10), BMW Championship (Aug 14-17), Tour Championship (Aug 21-24)
💰 $100 million bonus pool and new Tour Championship format changes
The playoffs feature a progressive cut system: 70 players → 50 players → 30 players, with the Tour Championship returning to traditional stroke play format for the first time since 2019. We’ll cover the key storylines, players to watch, and what’s at stake beyond just the FedEx Cup title.
From TPC Southwind renovations to East Lake’s finale, discover who has the best shot at golf’s biggest prize and coveted Ryder Cup spots. Don’t miss our expert analysis of the most exciting time in professional golf!
The FedEx Cup playoffs are here and the race is on. But it’s not just about the prize money. Wider cup spots are up for grabs, too. Let’s dive into what to watch during this exciting time in Gulf. First up is the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. World number one Scotty Shestler is the man to beat as he aims to become the first back-to back FedEx Cup winner. Justin Thomas knows this is the time to peak, but here’s where it gets controversial. Masters champion Rory Mroy is skipping this tournament despite his comfortable number two spot in the point standings. He told the Telegraph he wants to cut down on his schedule. Do you think this is a smart move or is he missing a key opportunity? Let us know in the comments for golfers just inside or outside the top 50 bubble. There’s more urgency. Two-time MA winners Xander Shalay and Tony Feno need strong finishes to continue their streak of reaching the Tour Championship. Next is the BMW championship at Caves Valley Golf Club. The top 50 golfers will advance here, but only the top 30 move on to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. And this is the part most people miss. The PGA Tour is abandoning its starting strokes format for the Tour Championship. It will be a traditional 72 whole stroke play tournament with everyone starting at even par. Sheffller has already collected $18 million for finishing first in the regular season points. The winner of the Tour Championship will earn $10 million regardless of their position in the standings. So, what do you think? Will Sheffler make history with back-to back ZedX Cup wins? Who will secure their RDER Cup spots?
