(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
FedExCup Playoffs Begin: Field Set at 70 Players, Battle Heats Up
The FedExCup Playoffs are underway with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, featuring 70 top-ranked players. The pressure will only increase as the season progresses:
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Only the top 50 after St. Jude advance to the BMW Championship at Caves Valley — securing spots in next season’s Signature Events.
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The top 30 then progress to the TOUR Championship at East Lake, Atlanta.
This year introduces a pivotal change: no FedExCup Starting Strokes at the Tour Championship — meaning the overall winner reflects pure performance across all playoff events.
Top 10 Standouts to Watch
| Rank | Player | Season Highlights |
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| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | Four wins this season including two majors; strong favorite for Player of the Year. |
| 2 | Rory McIlroy | Career Grand Slam achieved with Masters win, plus titles at THE PLAYERS and Pebble Beach. |
| 3 | Sepp Straka | Two TOUR victories and career-best season in top finishes. |
| 4 | Russell Henley | Victory at Arnold Palmer Invitational and nine top-10s this season. |
| 5 | Justin Thomas | Best putting year of his career, first win since 2021, back in FedExCup top-10. |
Notable Storylines in the Top 70
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Ben Griffin (Rank 6): First two TOUR wins, likely headed to his first TOUR Championship.
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Harris English (7): Two majors runner-up finishes — poised for a standout season.
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J.J. Spaun (8): From U.S. Open champion to Ryder Cup contender thanks to consistent breakout form.
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Tommy Fleetwood (9): Yet to win on TOUR, but ranked among the most consistent players.
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Keegan Bradley (10): Strong in strokes gained tee-to-green, aims to maintain his Ryder Cup form.
Other notable qualifiers include Maverick McNealy (Rank 11), Ludvig Åberg (14), and Cameron Young (16), all riding strong momentum into the playoffs.
What’s Next?
Players will be competing at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where performance determines advancement to the next stages. With no handicap at the final event, every shot counts. Will Scheffler dominate again, or will underdogs make a breakthrough?
Stay tuned for coverage of the BMW Championship and TOUR Championship as the season builds to a dramatic finish.
