World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title
Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship with a final score of 16 under par, securing his second FedEx Cup title and a $10 million prize, moving him to the top of the PGA Tour's career money list with $130.4 million, surpassing Tiger Woods.
- Scheffler's final round 66 was the only score under par among the leaders, showcasing his consistency and ability to find greens, while overnight leader Viktor Hovland faltered with a two-over 72, finishing three strokes behind in second place.
- American rookie Ryan Gerard finished third at 12 under par, while Rory McIlroy ended tied for fourth at 11 under after a mixed round of 69, alongside Alex Fitzpatrick, who matched Scheffler's 66 to climb the leaderboard.
- Notable moments included Justin Rose's hole-in-one on the par-three ninth, though it did not significantly impact his overall standing, as he finished seven under par.
- Alex Fitzpatrick capped a strong debut season with a tie for fourth place, adding to his first DP World Tour win and a team victory with his brother Matt in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.