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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Butterfield Bermuda Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Did Austin Smotherman Earn? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Austin <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/austin-smotherman-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Smotherman</a> had to be patient at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, but his patience was rewarded with a second PGA Tour title in two starts.</p><p>After the American and Irish rival <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-seamus-power">Seamus Power</a> were tied on 16-under through three rounds and the fourth round was cancelled, a Monday playoff eventually began on the par-3 16th.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Power missed out on a chance to wrap up the title on the first go when his 25-foot birdie try trickled left of the target, with Smotherman managing to get up and down from the rough short and right of the hole.</p><p>On the next go, Smotherman showed excellent touch to two-putt from the opposite end of the putting surface while Power this time went up and down from the left green-side bunker.</p><p>Yet, the Irishman's luck ran out when - after a change of hole location - his tee shot found the thick rough short and left. A stab out didn't travel the distance he'd wanted and, after a missed par attempt from range, Smotherman was free to two-putt from 20 feet for the win.</p><p>The 32-year-old's second FedExCup Fall victory in as many starts (Bank of Utah Championship) not only further boosted his exemption status on the PGA Tour but also secured him yet another huge winner's check.</p><p>Smotherman banked the seven-figure payout while Power received a consolation prize of almost $700,00. For everyone else who may well have already headed over to Mexico for the next two FedExCup Fall events, their payouts were decided on Sunday.</p><p>Below is the full breakdown of prize money payouts at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship and where each player finished.</p><h2 id="butterfield-bermuda-championship-prize-money-breakdown">Butterfield Bermuda Championship Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Player</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st (-16)*</p></td><td  ><p>Austin Smotherman</p></td><td  ><p>$1,080,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd (-16)</p></td><td  ><p>Seamus Power</p></td><td  ><p>$654,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Moore</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Corey Conners</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Silverman</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Tom Hoge</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Kirk</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chan Kim</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Danny Walker</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chandler Blanchet</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Cam Davis</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Luke Clanton</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Isiah Salinda</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Greyson Sigg</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T15th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>David Skinns</p></td><td  ><p>$106,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T15th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Denny McCarthy</p></td><td  ><p>$106,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Hadwin</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Dylan Wu</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Brice Garnett</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>SY Noh</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Kihei Akina (a)</p></td><td  ><p>$0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Rudy Sautron (a)</p></td><td  ><p>$0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Kohles</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Adrien Dumont de Chassart</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Martin Laird</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Nick Dunlap</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>AJ Ewart</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Zac Blair</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Peter Malnati</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>David Ford</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Mackenzie Hughes</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Jesper Svensson</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Eric Cole</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Neal Shipley</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Hayden Springer</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Lucas Glover</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Kristoffer Ventura</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Martin</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Trace Crowe</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Mark Hubbard</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Zecheng Dou</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Davis Thompson</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T34th (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Kensei Hirata</p></td><td  ><p>$30,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Willie Mack III</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Rafael Campos</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Joel Dahmen</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Andrew Novak</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Max McGreevy</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Ren Yonezawa</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Lee Hodges</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T44th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Takumi Kanaya</p></td><td  ><p>$19,605</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T52nd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Rico Hoey</p></td><td  ><p>$14,772</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T52nd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Davis Riley</p></td><td  ><p>$14,772</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T52nd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Robert Streb</p></td><td  ><p>$14,772</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T52nd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Emiliano Grillo</p></td><td  ><p>$14,772</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T52nd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Davis Chatfield</p></td><td  ><p>$14,772</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T57th (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Austin Eckroat</p></td><td  ><p>$14,040</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T57th (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Vince Whaley</p></td><td  ><p>$14,040</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Chad Ramey</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Jeffrey Kang</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Paul Peterson</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Svensson</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Erik van Rooyen</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Jonathan Byrd</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Hank Lebioda</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Henrik Norlander</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Miles Russell (a)</p></td><td  ><p>$0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Kevin Roy</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T64th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Brendon Todd</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>70th (-2)</p></td><td  ><p>Jeremy Paul</p></td><td  ><p>$12,660</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T71st (-1)</p></td><td  ><p>Nick Hardy</p></td><td  ><p>$12,480</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T71st (-1)</p></td><td  ><p>Dylan Frittelli</p></td><td  ><p>$12,480</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Austin <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/austin-smotherman-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Smotherman</a> had to be patient at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, but his patience was rewarded with a second PGA Tour title in two starts.</p><p>After the American and Irish rival <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-seamus-power">Seamus Power</a> were tied on 16-under through three rounds and the fourth round was cancelled, a Monday playoff eventually began on the par-3 16th.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Power missed out on a chance to wrap up the title on the first go when his 25-foot birdie try trickled left of the target, with Smotherman managing to get up and down from the rough short and right of the hole.</p><p>On the next go, Smotherman showed excellent touch to two-putt from the opposite end of the putting surface while Power this time went up and down from the left green-side bunker.</p><p>Yet, the Irishman's luck ran out when - after a change of hole location - his tee shot found the thick rough short and left. A stab out didn't travel the distance he'd wanted and, after a missed par attempt from range, Smotherman was free to two-putt from 20 feet for the win.</p><p>The 32-year-old's second FedExCup Fall victory in as many starts (Bank of Utah Championship) not only further boosted his exemption status on the PGA Tour but also secured him yet another huge winner's check.</p><p>Smotherman banked the seven-figure payout while Power received a consolation prize of almost $700,00. For everyone else who may well have already headed over to Mexico for the next two FedExCup Fall events, their payouts were decided on Sunday.</p><p>Below is the full breakdown of prize money payouts at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship and where each player finished.</p><h2 id="butterfield-bermuda-championship-prize-money-breakdown">Butterfield Bermuda Championship Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Player</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st (-16)*</p></td><td  ><p>Austin Smotherman</p></td><td  ><p>$1,080,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd (-16)</p></td><td  ><p>Seamus Power</p></td><td  ><p>$654,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Moore</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Corey Conners</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T3rd (-14)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Silverman</p></td><td  ><p>$318,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Tom Hoge</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Kirk</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chan Kim</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Danny Walker</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T6th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Chandler Blanchet</p></td><td  ><p>$189,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Cam Davis</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Luke Clanton</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Isiah Salinda</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T11th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Greyson Sigg</p></td><td  ><p>$133,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T15th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>David Skinns</p></td><td  ><p>$106,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T15th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Denny McCarthy</p></td><td  ><p>$106,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Hadwin</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Dylan Wu</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Brice Garnett</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>SY Noh</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Kihei Akina (a)</p></td><td  ><p>$0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Rudy Sautron (a)</p></td><td  ><p>$0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Kohles</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Adrien Dumont de Chassart</p></td><td  ><p>$82,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Martin Laird</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Nick Dunlap</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>AJ Ewart</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Zac Blair</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Peter Malnati</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>David Ford</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Mackenzie Hughes</p></td><td  ><p>$48,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T25th 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Austin Smotherman Claims Butterfield Bermuda Championship In Monday Playoff Finish ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <div class="live-content"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="gjB6DbyZMuBWW7baNuw2YU" name="Smotherman-GettyImages-2302071298" alt="Austin Smotherman poses with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gjB6DbyZMuBWW7baNuw2YU-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>High winds at Port Royal Golf Course meant no play was undertaken on Sunday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/play-cancelled-sunday-butterfield-bermuda-championship">Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman returning for a Monday playoff.</a></p><p>Both men finished the 54-hole event at 16-under-par and, in terms of the end result, it was Smotherman who got the better of his opponent, claiming victory with a par at the third playoff hole.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="TwbEqADWM5pBswndvbeTdH" name="Austin-GettyImages-2302070673" alt="Austin Smotherman shakes hands with Seamus Power" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TwbEqADWM5pBswndvbeTdH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reacting to the victory, the 32-year-old, who <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">claimed the Bank of Utah Championship at the beginning of the month</a>, stated: "To get the win is the cherry on the top.</p><p>"A lot of people were asking me coming into this week, 'what are you doing? You just won,' but we're doing a lot of good things and we wanted to come to a good spot where I have great history.</p><p>"It's easy to enjoy this week and that's exactly what it was." </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I'm still shaking, that putt was not easy" 😅Austin Smotherman's hard work pays off once again on the PGA Tour ⬇️ https://t.co/v251jreeqa<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>In the playoff between Smotherman and Power, both men parred the first and second playoff holes, which took place at the par 3 16th.</p><p>It was the third where the damage was done for Power, though, who hit a poor tee shot and a poor chip to produce a bogey, with Smotherman having two putts for it after he found the green with an 8-iron.</p><p>Although he ran the first putt by, the four footer coming back was never anywhere else, with Smotherman wrapping up a second PGA Tour title in a month at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/butterfield-bermuda-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">Bermuda Championship</a>.</p><p>It means Smotherman cements his spot in the 51st to 60th category on the FedExCup Fall rankings, while Power moves to 68th.</p><h2 id="butterfield-bermuda-championship-leaderboard">Butterfield Bermuda Championship Leaderboard</h2><ul><li><strong>-16 </strong>Austin Smotherman*</li><li><strong>-16 </strong>Seamus Power</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Taylor Moore</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Corey Conners</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Ben Silverman</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Tom Hoge</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chris Kirk</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chan Kim<strong> </strong></li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Danny Walker</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chandler Blanchet</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Cam Davis</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Luke Clanton</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Isaiah Salinda</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Greyson Sigg<br><br>*Wins with par at the third playoff hole</li></ul><p><strong>Updates from...</strong></p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:41:44+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:41 AM</time><p><strong>HELLO ALL</strong></p><p>Good morning everyone, and welcome to some rare Monday golf, where Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will battle it out in a playoff for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.</p><p>Both men finished their tournaments at 16-under and, with the event reduced to 54-holes, it means we will have a playoff for the victory.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:47:03+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:47 AM</time><p><strong>PLAYOFF FORMAT</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Er3gTFjNxDxxEyNHRZm6oW" name="16th-GettyImages-2301822815" alt="Chandler Blanchet of the United States hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Er3gTFjNxDxxEyNHRZm6oW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The par 3 16th is the iconic hole at Port Royal Golf Club and, today, it will be used for the playoff. Measuring 178 yards, it will be a tough test for the players in the predicted windy conditions.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:49:35+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:49 AM</time><p><strong>SEAMUS POWER RECORD</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="HBNHgaWFLbjDURJ7i3vV3Z" name="Power-2293946117" alt="Seamus Power" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBNHgaWFLbjDURJ7i3vV3Z-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Power has featured in one playoff on the PGA Tour, claiming the Barbasol Championship in 2021.</p><p>Defeating JT Poston that year, it took six holes to decide the winner, with Power parring the sixth playoff hole to win a maiden title on the circuit.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:54:12+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:54 AM</time><p><strong>AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN RECORD</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7" name="Smotherman-2301812461" alt="Austin Smotherman" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Smotherman has five professional wins, including the Bank of Utah Championship at the start of the month.</p><p>The American hasn't featured in a playoff before, though, with his smallest margin of victory being a one stroke win at last year's Memorial Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:54:45+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:54 AM</time><p><strong>WHO WILL WIN?</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114477034202124368"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let the mind games begin.Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power will compete in a sudden-death playoff tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. ET Monday morning on Golf Channel. https://t.co/IaGrSjU1GJ<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114477034202124368">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:57:23+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:57 AM</time><p><strong>WEATHER UPDATE</strong></p><p>Looking at reports, it appears the wind is up in Bermuda.</p><p>According to various websites, there are 27 kmph winds right now, with some rain. Hopefully it won't impact the playoff, which is set to begin in a few minutes.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:01:36+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:01 AM</time><p><strong>WHO IS THE FAVORITE?</strong></p><p>Although he hasn't featured in a playoff before, Smotherman edges the odds due to his recent form.</p><p>Power is a former winner of this event, though, so this is anyone's for the taking!</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:01:58+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:01 AM</time><p><strong>HERE WE GO</strong></p><p>The players are on the tee and the playoff is about to begin!</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:03:29+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:03 AM</time><p><strong>SMOTHERMAN GOES FIRST</strong></p><p>Smotherman is up first and, with his tee shot, he bails out to the right side and leaves a relatively straightforward up-and-down.</p><p>The wind is seriously blowing this morning, with it from the ocean-side on the left. </p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:04:41+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:04 AM</time><p><strong>ADVANTAGE POWER</strong></p><p>Power is next and, with his tee shot, he plays a gorgeous approach that lands on the right-side of the green and finishes pin high.</p><p>He'll have a birdie putt from around 15-feet.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:07:06+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:07 AM</time><p><strong>EXCELLENT CHIP FROM SMOTHERMAN</strong></p><p>The pressure is on the American, but Smotherman plays a delightful chip that runs to tap-in distance.</p><p>That's the par for Smotherman, who will now watch Power's birdie attempt.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:08:00+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:08 AM</time><p><strong>NEAR MISS </strong></p><p>It's a good attempt from Power, but his birdie putt never scares the hole, finishing left of the flag.</p><p>Power makes par and we head back to the tee box on the 16th.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:09:48+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:09 AM</time><p><strong>WEATHER UPDATE</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114671775003090995"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Monday weather forecast for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship https://t.co/EetOr8rLdE<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114671775003090995">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:12:16+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:12 AM</time><p><strong>PLAYOFF HOLE NUMBER 2</strong></p><p>Smotherman goes first again and he finds the green, but is well short of the flag, leaving a long and testing two putt.</p><p>Power, meanwhile, is looking to replicate his tee shot from the first playoff hole, but is unable to do so.</p><p>Hitting a 7-iron, it's left and finds the greenside bunker. It means both men will have a tough time to save par.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:15:01+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:15 AM</time><p><strong>SMOTHERMAN TO PLAY FIRST</strong></p><p>He has a great chance to put pressure on Power here and, with a putter in hand, Smotherman rolls his putt superbly to a few feet.</p><p>That's a great putt from the American, who has all-but assured his par here.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:16:02+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:16 AM</time><p><strong>GOOD EFFORT FROM POWER</strong></p><p>Power needs to respond and, from the bunker, he splashes out and watches the ball roll past the hole.</p><p>It goes to around seven-feet, leaving the Irishman with a big putt to save par and the match.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:18:35+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:18 AM</time><p><strong>IN THE HOLE</strong></p><p>That's such a good par save from Power, who rams the seven footer into the back of the hole to save his three.</p><p>Big boost for the 39-year-old, who watches Smotherman tap in for a par.</p><p>We move back to the tee box and a third playoff hole.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:21:25+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:21 AM</time><p><strong>HOLE CHANGE</strong></p><p>After two playoff holes, the hole is now changed at the par 3 16th.</p><p>It was at the back of the green, but is now six on the front and six from the right. It now measures 152 yards, almost 26 yards shorter than last.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114681624390672825"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hole locations (s) for upcoming playoff on No. 16 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship between Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power. The hole will play 178 yards to begin the playoff. https://t.co/DOSVglrFEB<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114681624390672825">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:23:31+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:23 AM</time><p><strong>THIRD HOLE UNDERWAY</strong></p><p>Smotherman goes first and, with his last tee shot, he wasn't far away from where the new flag is now.</p><p>The 8-iron remains in hand and, with the strike, it ends pin high and 15-feet left of the flag.</p><p>Pressure on Power.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:25:06+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:25 AM</time><p><strong>PULLED LEFT FOR POWER</strong></p><p>Power's tee shot is pulled left and is lucky to not find the ocean!</p><p>Hitting an 8-iron, it lands in the rough and finishes on the mound. It's not certain what the lie is like, but it could end up being a straightforward up-and-down for the Irishman.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:25:52+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:25 AM</time><p><strong>HOLE CHANGED</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114694351096070243"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After the first two playoff holes were tied with pars, the hole location will change for the third extra hole @Bermuda_Champ.Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will play the par-3 16th on repeat until a winner is determined.📺  Golf Channel https://t.co/u9JLQHQtfO<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114694351096070243">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:27:27+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:27 AM</time><p><strong>BURIED LIE</strong></p><p>Power's ball is sat down a lot in the rough, so much so, you can barely see it.</p><p>Wedge in hand, he digs down into the Bermuda grass and pops it out only just on to the green.</p><p>It's still Power to go and, realistically, you feel he has to hole this to have a chance of keeping the playoff alive.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:29:03+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:29 AM</time><p><strong>POWER MISSES</strong></p><p>He's got to give it a go and, from 20-feet, Power rams his par attempt five-feet by the hole, leaving a testing one back. </p><p>Smotherman will have two putts from 15-feet to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:30:11+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:30 AM</time><p><strong>THAT WAS HIT HARD</strong></p><p>Smotherman's putt catches the left-side of the hole, but the aggressive pace means it runs by four-feet. </p><p>Power needs to hole this to keep the pressure on, and he does just that with a nice confident stroke.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:32:27+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:32 AM</time><p><strong>AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN WINS THE BUTTERFIELD BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP</strong></p><p>He's done it! The American calmly knocks in his four-footer and that's a second PGA Tour win in two starts for the 32-year-old.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:32:54+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:32 AM</time><p><strong>CONFIRMATION OF THE WIN</strong></p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/De9SbjjgekG/" target="_blank">A post shared by Golf Monthly (@golfmonthly)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:37:34+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:37 AM</time><p><strong>WHAT THE WINNER HAS TO SAY</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I'm still shaking, that putt was not easy" 😅Austin Smotherman's hard work pays off once again on the PGA Tour ⬇️ https://t.co/v251jreeqa<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:52:52+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:52 AM</time><p><strong>THE WINNING MOMENT</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114699559255376035"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Austin Smotherman began this month with zero PGA Tour wins. He now has two PGA Tour wins. "Stop it." 😂 https://t.co/d5yIAymbm9<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114699559255376035">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:56:15+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:56 AM</time><p><strong>YOUR CHAMPION</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="UqqTwD7mPrgvwUbDBNud7W" name="Austin-GettyImages-2302072058" alt="Austin Smotherman holds a trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UqqTwD7mPrgvwUbDBNud7W-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <div class="live-content"><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="gjB6DbyZMuBWW7baNuw2YU" name="Smotherman-GettyImages-2302071298" alt="Austin Smotherman poses with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gjB6DbyZMuBWW7baNuw2YU-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>High winds at Port Royal Golf Course meant no play was undertaken on Sunday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/play-cancelled-sunday-butterfield-bermuda-championship">Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman returning for a Monday playoff.</a></p><p>Both men finished the 54-hole event at 16-under-par and, in terms of the end result, it was Smotherman who got the better of his opponent, claiming victory with a par at the third playoff hole.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="TwbEqADWM5pBswndvbeTdH" name="Austin-GettyImages-2302070673" alt="Austin Smotherman shakes hands with Seamus Power" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TwbEqADWM5pBswndvbeTdH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reacting to the victory, the 32-year-old, who <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">claimed the Bank of Utah Championship at the beginning of the month</a>, stated: "To get the win is the cherry on the top.</p><p>"A lot of people were asking me coming into this week, 'what are you doing? You just won,' but we're doing a lot of good things and we wanted to come to a good spot where I have great history.</p><p>"It's easy to enjoy this week and that's exactly what it was." </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I'm still shaking, that putt was not easy" 😅Austin Smotherman's hard work pays off once again on the PGA Tour ⬇️ https://t.co/v251jreeqa<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>In the playoff between Smotherman and Power, both men parred the first and second playoff holes, which took place at the par 3 16th.</p><p>It was the third where the damage was done for Power, though, who hit a poor tee shot and a poor chip to produce a bogey, with Smotherman having two putts for it after he found the green with an 8-iron.</p><p>Although he ran the first putt by, the four footer coming back was never anywhere else, with Smotherman wrapping up a second PGA Tour title in a month at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/butterfield-bermuda-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">Bermuda Championship</a>.</p><p>It means Smotherman cements his spot in the 51st to 60th category on the FedExCup Fall rankings, while Power moves to 68th.</p><h2 id="butterfield-bermuda-championship-leaderboard">Butterfield Bermuda Championship Leaderboard</h2><ul><li><strong>-16 </strong>Austin Smotherman*</li><li><strong>-16 </strong>Seamus Power</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Taylor Moore</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Corey Conners</li><li><strong>-14 </strong>Ben Silverman</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Tom Hoge</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chris Kirk</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chan Kim<strong> </strong></li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Danny Walker</li><li><strong>-13 </strong>Chandler Blanchet</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Cam Davis</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Luke Clanton</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Isaiah Salinda</li><li><strong>-12 </strong>Greyson Sigg<br><br>*Wins with par at the third playoff hole</li></ul><p><strong>Updates from...</strong></p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:41:44+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:41 AM</time><p><strong>HELLO ALL</strong></p><p>Good morning everyone, and welcome to some rare Monday golf, where Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will battle it out in a playoff for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.</p><p>Both men finished their tournaments at 16-under and, with the event reduced to 54-holes, it means we will have a playoff for the victory.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:47:03+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:47 AM</time><p><strong>PLAYOFF FORMAT</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Er3gTFjNxDxxEyNHRZm6oW" name="16th-GettyImages-2301822815" alt="Chandler Blanchet of the United States hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Er3gTFjNxDxxEyNHRZm6oW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The par 3 16th is the iconic hole at Port Royal Golf Club and, today, it will be used for the playoff. Measuring 178 yards, it will be a tough test for the players in the predicted windy conditions.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:49:35+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:49 AM</time><p><strong>SEAMUS POWER RECORD</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="HBNHgaWFLbjDURJ7i3vV3Z" name="Power-2293946117" alt="Seamus Power" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBNHgaWFLbjDURJ7i3vV3Z-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Power has featured in one playoff on the PGA Tour, claiming the Barbasol Championship in 2021.</p><p>Defeating JT Poston that year, it took six holes to decide the winner, with Power parring the sixth playoff hole to win a maiden title on the circuit.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:54:12+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:54 AM</time><p><strong>AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN RECORD</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7" name="Smotherman-2301812461" alt="Austin Smotherman" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Smotherman has five professional wins, including the Bank of Utah Championship at the start of the month.</p><p>The American hasn't featured in a playoff before, though, with his smallest margin of victory being a one stroke win at last year's Memorial Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:54:45+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:54 AM</time><p><strong>WHO WILL WIN?</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114477034202124368"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let the mind games begin.Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power will compete in a sudden-death playoff tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. ET Monday morning on Golf Channel. https://t.co/IaGrSjU1GJ<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114477034202124368">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T11:57:23+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 7:57 AM</time><p><strong>WEATHER UPDATE</strong></p><p>Looking at reports, it appears the wind is up in Bermuda.</p><p>According to various websites, there are 27 kmph winds right now, with some rain. Hopefully it won't impact the playoff, which is set to begin in a few minutes.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:01:36+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:01 AM</time><p><strong>WHO IS THE FAVORITE?</strong></p><p>Although he hasn't featured in a playoff before, Smotherman edges the odds due to his recent form.</p><p>Power is a former winner of this event, though, so this is anyone's for the taking!</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:01:58+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:01 AM</time><p><strong>HERE WE GO</strong></p><p>The players are on the tee and the playoff is about to begin!</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:03:29+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:03 AM</time><p><strong>SMOTHERMAN GOES FIRST</strong></p><p>Smotherman is up first and, with his tee shot, he bails out to the right side and leaves a relatively straightforward up-and-down.</p><p>The wind is seriously blowing this morning, with it from the ocean-side on the left. </p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:04:41+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:04 AM</time><p><strong>ADVANTAGE POWER</strong></p><p>Power is next and, with his tee shot, he plays a gorgeous approach that lands on the right-side of the green and finishes pin high.</p><p>He'll have a birdie putt from around 15-feet.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:07:06+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:07 AM</time><p><strong>EXCELLENT CHIP FROM SMOTHERMAN</strong></p><p>The pressure is on the American, but Smotherman plays a delightful chip that runs to tap-in distance.</p><p>That's the par for Smotherman, who will now watch Power's birdie attempt.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:08:00+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:08 AM</time><p><strong>NEAR MISS </strong></p><p>It's a good attempt from Power, but his birdie putt never scares the hole, finishing left of the flag.</p><p>Power makes par and we head back to the tee box on the 16th.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:09:48+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:09 AM</time><p><strong>WEATHER UPDATE</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114671775003090995"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Monday weather forecast for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship https://t.co/EetOr8rLdE<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114671775003090995">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:12:16+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:12 AM</time><p><strong>PLAYOFF HOLE NUMBER 2</strong></p><p>Smotherman goes first again and he finds the green, but is well short of the flag, leaving a long and testing two putt.</p><p>Power, meanwhile, is looking to replicate his tee shot from the first playoff hole, but is unable to do so.</p><p>Hitting a 7-iron, it's left and finds the greenside bunker. It means both men will have a tough time to save par.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:15:01+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:15 AM</time><p><strong>SMOTHERMAN TO PLAY FIRST</strong></p><p>He has a great chance to put pressure on Power here and, with a putter in hand, Smotherman rolls his putt superbly to a few feet.</p><p>That's a great putt from the American, who has all-but assured his par here.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:16:02+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:16 AM</time><p><strong>GOOD EFFORT FROM POWER</strong></p><p>Power needs to respond and, from the bunker, he splashes out and watches the ball roll past the hole.</p><p>It goes to around seven-feet, leaving the Irishman with a big putt to save par and the match.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:18:35+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:18 AM</time><p><strong>IN THE HOLE</strong></p><p>That's such a good par save from Power, who rams the seven footer into the back of the hole to save his three.</p><p>Big boost for the 39-year-old, who watches Smotherman tap in for a par.</p><p>We move back to the tee box and a third playoff hole.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:21:25+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:21 AM</time><p><strong>HOLE CHANGE</strong></p><p>After two playoff holes, the hole is now changed at the par 3 16th.</p><p>It was at the back of the green, but is now six on the front and six from the right. It now measures 152 yards, almost 26 yards shorter than last.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114681624390672825"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hole locations (s) for upcoming playoff on No. 16 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship between Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power. The hole will play 178 yards to begin the playoff. https://t.co/DOSVglrFEB<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114681624390672825">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:23:31+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:23 AM</time><p><strong>THIRD HOLE UNDERWAY</strong></p><p>Smotherman goes first and, with his last tee shot, he wasn't far away from where the new flag is now.</p><p>The 8-iron remains in hand and, with the strike, it ends pin high and 15-feet left of the flag.</p><p>Pressure on Power.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:25:06+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:25 AM</time><p><strong>PULLED LEFT FOR POWER</strong></p><p>Power's tee shot is pulled left and is lucky to not find the ocean!</p><p>Hitting an 8-iron, it lands in the rough and finishes on the mound. It's not certain what the lie is like, but it could end up being a straightforward up-and-down for the Irishman.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:25:52+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:25 AM</time><p><strong>HOLE CHANGED</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114694351096070243"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After the first two playoff holes were tied with pars, the hole location will change for the third extra hole @Bermuda_Champ.Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will play the par-3 16th on repeat until a winner is determined.📺  Golf Channel https://t.co/u9JLQHQtfO<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114694351096070243">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:27:27+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:27 AM</time><p><strong>BURIED LIE</strong></p><p>Power's ball is sat down a lot in the rough, so much so, you can barely see it.</p><p>Wedge in hand, he digs down into the Bermuda grass and pops it out only just on to the green.</p><p>It's still Power to go and, realistically, you feel he has to hole this to have a chance of keeping the playoff alive.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:29:03+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:29 AM</time><p><strong>POWER MISSES</strong></p><p>He's got to give it a go and, from 20-feet, Power rams his par attempt five-feet by the hole, leaving a testing one back. </p><p>Smotherman will have two putts from 15-feet to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:30:11+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:30 AM</time><p><strong>THAT WAS HIT HARD</strong></p><p>Smotherman's putt catches the left-side of the hole, but the aggressive pace means it runs by four-feet. </p><p>Power needs to hole this to keep the pressure on, and he does just that with a nice confident stroke.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:32:27+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:32 AM</time><p><strong>AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN WINS THE BUTTERFIELD BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP</strong></p><p>He's done it! The American calmly knocks in his four-footer and that's a second PGA Tour win in two starts for the 32-year-old.</p></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:32:54+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:32 AM</time><p><strong>CONFIRMATION OF THE WIN</strong></p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/De9SbjjgekG/" target="_blank">A post shared by Golf Monthly (@golfmonthly)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:37:34+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:37 AM</time><p><strong>WHAT THE WINNER HAS TO SAY</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I'm still shaking, that putt was not easy" 😅Austin Smotherman's hard work pays off once again on the PGA Tour ⬇️ https://t.co/v251jreeqa<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114697722167001222">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:52:52+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:52 AM</time><p><strong>THE WINNING MOMENT</strong></p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114699559255376035"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Austin Smotherman began this month with zero PGA Tour wins. He now has two PGA Tour wins. "Stop it." 😂 https://t.co/d5yIAymbm9<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114699559255376035">October 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div></div><div class="live-content"><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:56:15+00:00">October 26, 2026 – 8:56 AM</time><p><strong>YOUR CHAMPION</strong></p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="UqqTwD7mPrgvwUbDBNud7W" name="Austin-GettyImages-2302072058" alt="Austin Smotherman holds a trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UqqTwD7mPrgvwUbDBNud7W-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Sunday’s play at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/play-cancelled-sunday-butterfield-bermuda-championship">Butterfield Bermuda Championship was cancelled</a> due to strong winds at Port Royal Golf Course. </p><p>At that point, it was still hoped that the final round would take place among the 72 remaining players in the field on Monday. </p><p>However, with more unfavorable weather in the forecast, the PGA Tour has confirmed that the tournament will be decided over 54 holes.</p><p>After three rounds, Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power shared the lead at 16-under.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7" name="Smotherman-2301812461" alt="Austin Smotherman" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Austin Smotherman is set for a playoff with Seamus Power </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As a result, a sudden-death playoff between the two co-leaders is tentatively scheduled for 9am local time (8am ET) on Monday, subject to weather conditions, with the action due to be broadcast on the Golf Channel. </p><p>A statement released by the PGA Tour reads: “Due to the unfavorable weather forecast for Monday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and the uncertainty surrounding the completion of the entire final round on Monday, the tournament results will be considered final through 54 holes in accordance with PGA Tour regulations. </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114451382925152668"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">https://t.co/5vhHomiEbu<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114451382925152668">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>“A playoff between Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will be conducted to determine the champion and is tentatively scheduled for 9am local time on Monday, subject to weather conditions. The playoff will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel.”</p><p>Power is looking for his second victory at the event, having won it in 2022, while Smotherman claimed his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">maiden PGA Tour title earlier this month at the Bank of Utah Championship</a>.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="5RARvVTJF4NaYRnjCfSeiW" name="Power-2301822831" alt="Seamus Power at the Bermuda Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RARvVTJF4NaYRnjCfSeiW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Seamus Power won the event four years ago </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Players battled strong winds throughout the tournament, and the final round of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a> event had seen its tee times brought forward in an attempt to beat the weather, but conditions worsened ahead of time. </p><p>That led to a PGA Tour statement confirming there would be no play on Sunday “due to wind gusts over 40mph.”</p><p>The decision to abandon the final round also ended the hopes of several players who had been in contention, including Taylor Moore, Corey Conners and Ben Silverman, who finished 54 holes just two shots behind the leaders.  </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Sunday’s play at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/play-cancelled-sunday-butterfield-bermuda-championship">Butterfield Bermuda Championship was cancelled</a> due to strong winds at Port Royal Golf Course. </p><p>At that point, it was still hoped that the final round would take place among the 72 remaining players in the field on Monday. </p><p>However, with more unfavorable weather in the forecast, the PGA Tour has confirmed that the tournament will be decided over 54 holes.</p><p>After three rounds, Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power shared the lead at 16-under.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7" name="Smotherman-2301812461" alt="Austin Smotherman" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ec5JdW8krRcKi7TRNNRiG7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Austin Smotherman is set for a playoff with Seamus Power </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As a result, a sudden-death playoff between the two co-leaders is tentatively scheduled for 9am local time (8am ET) on Monday, subject to weather conditions, with the action due to be broadcast on the Golf Channel. </p><p>A statement released by the PGA Tour reads: “Due to the unfavorable weather forecast for Monday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and the uncertainty surrounding the completion of the entire final round on Monday, the tournament results will be considered final through 54 holes in accordance with PGA Tour regulations. </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114451382925152668"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">https://t.co/5vhHomiEbu<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2114451382925152668">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>“A playoff between Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will be conducted to determine the champion and is tentatively scheduled for 9am local time on Monday, subject to weather conditions. The playoff will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel.”</p><p>Power is looking for his second victory at the event, having won it in 2022, while Smotherman claimed his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">maiden PGA Tour title earlier this month at the Bank of Utah Championship</a>.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="5RARvVTJF4NaYRnjCfSeiW" name="Power-2301822831" alt="Seamus Power at the Bermuda Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RARvVTJF4NaYRnjCfSeiW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Seamus Power won the event four years ago </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Players battled strong winds throughout the tournament, and the final round of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a> event had seen its tee times brought forward in an attempt to beat the weather, but conditions worsened ahead of time. </p><p>That led to a PGA Tour statement confirming there would be no play on Sunday “due to wind gusts over 40mph.”</p><p>The decision to abandon the final round also ended the hopes of several players who had been in contention, including Taylor Moore, Corey Conners and Ben Silverman, who finished 54 holes just two shots behind the leaders.  </p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Sunday's play at the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been cancelled.</p><p>The field has been battling strong winds all week at Port Royal Golf Course but the forecast for Sunday is even more severe and tournament organizers have opted to postpone the final round.</p><p>The FedExCup Fall tournament had already seen its final-round tee times brought forward in an attempt to beat the weather, but conditions worsened ahead of time and there appears to be no break for the foreseeable future.</p><p>In a statement, a PGA Tour spokesperson said: "Due to wind gusts over 40mph, along with a diminishing forecast and no improvement to the current weather conditions, the PGA Tour Rules Committee announced at 9am local time there will be no play today."</p><p>The PGA Tour went on to say an update regarding play on Monday will be shared no later than 5pm local time and it is thought organizers remain hopeful all four rounds will be completed by the 72 remaining players.</p><p>As it stands, Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power are sharing the lead on 16-under and will populate the final group.</p><p>Taylor Moore, Corey Conners and Ben Silverman are just two strokes behind in a share of third while Tom Hoge, Chris Kirk, Danny Walker, Chandler Blanchet and Chan Kim - fresh off the back of a scintillating seven-under 64 on Saturday - make up the top-10 on 13-under.</p><p>Historically, the winning score at Port Royal Golf Club has ranged between 15-under-par and 24-under-par, although last year Adam Schenk reigned supreme on an unusually high-scoring 12-under.</p><p>One clear indication of the brutal weather players have faced throughout the week is reflected in Saturday's third-round scores. </p><p>Of the 72 players who made the cut, which arrived at five-under, 46 golfers failed to shoot 69 or better in round three (64%). </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. During his time with Golf Monthly, Jonny has interviewed several stars of the game, including Robert MacIntyre, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Joaquin Niemann. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and recently reached his Handicap goal of 18 for the first time. He has attended multiple Open Championships, including his first for Golf Monthly at Royal Portrush in 2025.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Sunday's play at the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been cancelled.</p><p>The field has been battling strong winds all week at Port Royal Golf Course but the forecast for Sunday is even more severe and tournament organizers have opted to postpone the final round.</p><p>The FedExCup Fall tournament had already seen its final-round tee times brought forward in an attempt to beat the weather, but conditions worsened ahead of time and there appears to be no break for the foreseeable future.</p><p>In a statement, a PGA Tour spokesperson said: "Due to wind gusts over 40mph, along with a diminishing forecast and no improvement to the current weather conditions, the PGA Tour Rules Committee announced at 9am local time there will be no play today."</p><p>The PGA Tour went on to say an update regarding play on Monday will be shared no later than 5pm local time and it is thought organizers remain hopeful all four rounds will be completed by the 72 remaining players.</p><p>As it stands, Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power are sharing the lead on 16-under and will populate the final group.</p><p>Taylor Moore, Corey Conners and Ben Silverman are just two strokes behind in a share of third while Tom Hoge, Chris Kirk, Danny Walker, Chandler Blanchet and Chan Kim - fresh off the back of a scintillating seven-under 64 on Saturday - make up the top-10 on 13-under.</p><p>Historically, the winning score at Port Royal Golf Club has ranged between 15-under-par and 24-under-par, although last year Adam Schenk reigned supreme on an unusually high-scoring 12-under.</p><p>One clear indication of the brutal weather players have faced throughout the week is reflected in Saturday's third-round scores. </p><p>Of the 72 players who made the cut, which arrived at five-under, 46 golfers failed to shoot 69 or better in round three (64%). </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kevin Kisner Drops Major Tiger Woods Return Hint As He Details TGL Exit ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>There's been another big hint about Tiger Woods' return to golf by Kevin Kisner, as he explained why he was dropped from <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-and-adam-scott-among-big-name-tgl-exits">Woods' TGL team.</a></p><p>Kisner played for Tiger's Jupiter Links team for two years, but when the TGL season three rosters came out he was not included in the five-man line-up.</p><p>While explaining why he didn't make the team, and the rather cold manner he found out about it, Kisner also gave the biggest hint yet that Woods would be returning to action soon - with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-confirms-first-tgl-start-of-2026">a full TGL schedule</a> his big target.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Woods played just once in last season's TGL, taking part in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-trying-to-play-the-masters">the finals that Jupiter Links lost</a> out to against Los Angeles.</p><p>Jupiter Links is bringing back Max Homa, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia to the roster, with Woods joined by new signing Kieth Mitchell to effectively replace Kisner.</p><p>And one of the reasons according to Kisner is that Woods is hoping to play a larger role in the simulator league this time around.</p><p>"Well, obviously, I'm not on the team anymore," Kisner said on Barstool's<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=p2RcXsKm2KvgIodZ&v=z7N52l5Kgqo&feature=youtu.be"> Fore Play podcast.</a> "I had a two-year contract with Jupiter Links and then they, Tiger wants to play. And then they wanted to sign Keith Mitchell, which is totally fine with me. </p><p>"And I'm sure I'll still be involved in some sort of fashion at some point. Go down there and do some stuff for them. You know, the Bad News Bears are still going to be a part of my life, and hopefully they continue to win."</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2113242206760755340"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Who else is going to blade one off the pin?!”Kiz reacts to the news of his TGL departure and looks back on his time with the ‘Bad News Bears’ Jupiter Links squad. https://t.co/I9SPSOtMZh<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2113242206760755340">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>Such big news was dropped in not the best way for Kisner, with Tiger's manager Rob McNamara doing the deed by text, and apparently no word from Woods himself.</p><p>As Kisner revealed how it all went down, he revealed that Woods hopes to play a full part in TGL season three as he recovers from his latest injury and huge personal problems.</p><p>"Rob, Tiger's guy, he text me a long text last week, I think," added NBC analyst Kisner.</p><p>"Just telling me what they did on their decisions, how they were moving around and what players were going to do and that Tiger wanted to play a full schedule.”</p><h2 id="when-will-tiger-woods-play-again">When will Tiger Woods play again?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="LBViYhFTtyUCjNSMfvtPo5" name="Tiger-Woods-GettyImages-2203325949" alt="Tiger Woods smiles while wearing a white Sun Day Red cap and a red Sun Day Red polo during a TGL match in 2025" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LBViYhFTtyUCjNSMfvtPo5-1920-80.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Woods looks to be making his latest comeback following his much-publicized time away from the sport - following the 50-year-old's crash in Florida in March which led to him <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/liv-bankruptcy-walker-cup-this-week-golf">receiving a five-year driving ban</a>.</p><p>Also returning from injury, he's been spotted <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-fire-clubhouse-asian-tour-saudi">making swings on the range</a> at the TGR Junior Invitational at Pebble Beach recently.</p><p>He's not played a professional tournament since the 2024 Open Championsnhip, but once again some familiar events could be earmarked for a comeback - the Hero World Challenge in December being one, with three places still available in the field.</p><p>Then there's the PNC Championship which he's played with son Charlie on multiple occasions, before TGL will begin and if Woods starts that season then everyone will look at the Genesis Invitational he hosts as a possible comeback or maybe even The Masters.</p><p>So Kisner's comments will be just the start of the latest 'When will Tiger Woods play again?' saga.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>There's been another big hint about Tiger Woods' return to golf by Kevin Kisner, as he explained why he was dropped from <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-and-adam-scott-among-big-name-tgl-exits">Woods' TGL team.</a></p><p>Kisner played for Tiger's Jupiter Links team for two years, but when the TGL season three rosters came out he was not included in the five-man line-up.</p><p>While explaining why he didn't make the team, and the rather cold manner he found out about it, Kisner also gave the biggest hint yet that Woods would be returning to action soon - with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-confirms-first-tgl-start-of-2026">a full TGL schedule</a> his big target.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Woods played just once in last season's TGL, taking part in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-trying-to-play-the-masters">the finals that Jupiter Links lost</a> out to against Los Angeles.</p><p>Jupiter Links is bringing back Max Homa, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia to the roster, with Woods joined by new signing Kieth Mitchell to effectively replace Kisner.</p><p>And one of the reasons according to Kisner is that Woods is hoping to play a larger role in the simulator league this time around.</p><p>"Well, obviously, I'm not on the team anymore," Kisner said on Barstool's<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=p2RcXsKm2KvgIodZ&v=z7N52l5Kgqo&feature=youtu.be"> Fore Play podcast.</a> "I had a two-year contract with Jupiter Links and then they, Tiger wants to play. And then they wanted to sign Keith Mitchell, which is totally fine with me. </p><p>"And I'm sure I'll still be involved in some sort of fashion at some point. Go down there and do some stuff for them. You know, the Bad News Bears are still going to be a part of my life, and hopefully they continue to win."</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2113242206760755340"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Who else is going to blade one off the pin?!”Kiz reacts to the news of his TGL departure and looks back on his time with the ‘Bad News Bears’ Jupiter Links squad. https://t.co/I9SPSOtMZh<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2113242206760755340">October 22, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>Such big news was dropped in not the best way for Kisner, with Tiger's manager Rob McNamara doing the deed by text, and apparently no word from Woods himself.</p><p>As Kisner revealed how it all went down, he revealed that Woods hopes to play a full part in TGL season three as he recovers from his latest injury and huge personal problems.</p><p>"Rob, Tiger's guy, he text me a long text last week, I think," added NBC analyst Kisner.</p><p>"Just telling me what they did on their decisions, how they were moving around and what players were going to do and that Tiger wanted to play a full schedule.”</p><h2 id="when-will-tiger-woods-play-again">When will Tiger Woods play again?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="LBViYhFTtyUCjNSMfvtPo5" name="Tiger-Woods-GettyImages-2203325949" alt="Tiger Woods smiles while wearing a white Sun Day Red cap and a red Sun Day Red polo during a TGL match in 2025" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LBViYhFTtyUCjNSMfvtPo5-1920-80.gif" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Woods looks to be making his latest comeback following his much-publicized time away from the sport - following the 50-year-old's crash in Florida in March which led to him <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/liv-bankruptcy-walker-cup-this-week-golf">receiving a five-year driving ban</a>.</p><p>Also returning from injury, he's been spotted <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-fire-clubhouse-asian-tour-saudi">making swings on the range</a> at the TGR Junior Invitational at Pebble Beach recently.</p><p>He's not played a professional tournament since the 2024 Open Championsnhip, but once again some familiar events could be earmarked for a comeback - the Hero World Challenge in December being one, with three places still available in the field.</p><p>Then there's the PNC Championship which he's played with son Charlie on multiple occasions, before TGL will begin and if Woods starts that season then everyone will look at the Genesis Invitational he hosts as a possible comeback or maybe even The Masters.</p><p>So Kisner's comments will be just the start of the latest 'When will Tiger Woods play again?' saga.</p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The FedExCup Fall phase of the PGA Tour season continues with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which will be held at Port Royal Golf Course. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>With each passing event, the pressure grows on players still battling to secure their PGA Tour cards for the following season.</p><p>As a result, the field includes several players with work to do to ensure they finish inside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings following the season-ending RSM Classic.</p><p>Notable names among those are PGA Tour winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/things-you-didnt-know-about-lucas-glover">Lucas Glover</a>, Taylor Moore and Seamus Power.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="QgmMbJCnGu3Sex5vtiNqzY" name="Glover-2295764037" alt="Lucas Glover at the Biltmore Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QgmMbJCnGu3Sex5vtiNqzY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Lucas Glover is trying to secure his PGA Tour future </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the latter’s case, he has good reason to hope for a strong performance in Bermuda, having <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/seamus-power-claims-butterfield-bermuda-championship-win">won the event in 2022</a>. </p><p>He’s not the only former champion in the field, with Adam Schenk hoping to replicate his success from 12 months ago, when he beat Chandler Phillips, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/adam-schenk-butterfield-bermuda-championship">securing his PGA Tour card in the process</a>.</p><p>Rafael Campos, who won the event in 2024, also plays, along with 2023 winner Camilo Villegas and 2019 champion Brendon Todd. </p><p>None of the world's top 50 are competing, with Corey Conners the highest-ranked player in the field at World No.60.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">Austin Smotherman, who claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at the Bank of Utah Championship</a>, is the next highest-ranked player, in 66th, with World No.82 Eric Cole the third on the list. Ben James, Andrew Novak, Ben Kohles and Max Greyserman are the other players in the world’s top 100. </p><p>There are also some notable amateurs in the field, including US Walker Cup stars Miles Russell, Kihei Akina and Jay Leng Jr, along with 2025 US Amateur champion Mason Howell.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="o7xGfSuCiSgKPJpndSz5kB" name="Russell-2293788600" alt="Miles Russell at the Walker Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o7xGfSuCiSgKPJpndSz5kB-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Miles Russell is one of several big-name amateurs in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>However, there are some significant absentees.</p><p>Among them is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/marco-penge-english-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Marco Penge</a>, who sits 10 places outside the top-100 cut-off for full PGA Tour status in 2027. Another is 2025 European Ryder Cup player Rasmus Hojgaard, who is 113th in the standings.  </p><p>Billy Horschel is 90th in the FedExCup standings, but is another notable absentee despite still being some way from guaranteeing his PGA Tour future.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adam Schenk defends his title as former champions, other PGA Tour winners and top US amateurs compete ]]>
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                                <p>The FedExCup Fall phase of the PGA Tour season continues with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which will be held at Port Royal Golf Course. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>With each passing event, the pressure grows on players still battling to secure their PGA Tour cards for the following season.</p><p>As a result, the field includes several players with work to do to ensure they finish inside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings following the season-ending RSM Classic.</p><p>Notable names among those are PGA Tour winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/things-you-didnt-know-about-lucas-glover">Lucas Glover</a>, Taylor Moore and Seamus Power.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="QgmMbJCnGu3Sex5vtiNqzY" name="Glover-2295764037" alt="Lucas Glover at the Biltmore Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QgmMbJCnGu3Sex5vtiNqzY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Lucas Glover is trying to secure his PGA Tour future </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the latter’s case, he has good reason to hope for a strong performance in Bermuda, having <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/seamus-power-claims-butterfield-bermuda-championship-win">won the event in 2022</a>. </p><p>He’s not the only former champion in the field, with Adam Schenk hoping to replicate his success from 12 months ago, when he beat Chandler Phillips, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/adam-schenk-butterfield-bermuda-championship">securing his PGA Tour card in the process</a>.</p><p>Rafael Campos, who won the event in 2024, also plays, along with 2023 winner Camilo Villegas and 2019 champion Brendon Todd. </p><p>None of the world's top 50 are competing, with Corey Conners the highest-ranked player in the field at World No.60.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/austin-smotherman-claims-maiden-pga-tour-title-at-bank-of-utah-championship">Austin Smotherman, who claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at the Bank of Utah Championship</a>, is the next highest-ranked player, in 66th, with World No.82 Eric Cole the third on the list. Ben James, Andrew Novak, Ben Kohles and Max Greyserman are the other players in the world’s top 100. </p><p>There are also some notable amateurs in the field, including US Walker Cup stars Miles Russell, Kihei Akina and Jay Leng Jr, along with 2025 US Amateur champion Mason Howell.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="o7xGfSuCiSgKPJpndSz5kB" name="Russell-2293788600" alt="Miles Russell at the Walker Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o7xGfSuCiSgKPJpndSz5kB-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Miles Russell is one of several big-name amateurs in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>However, there are some significant absentees.</p><p>Among them is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/marco-penge-english-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Marco Penge</a>, who sits 10 places outside the top-100 cut-off for full PGA Tour status in 2027. Another is 2025 European Ryder Cup player Rasmus Hojgaard, who is 113th in the standings.  </p><p>Billy Horschel is 90th in the FedExCup standings, but is another notable absentee despite still being some way from guaranteeing his PGA Tour future.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PGA Tour Drops $4m Tournament Sponsor Facing Federal Fraud Allegations ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The 2027 Myrtle Beach Classic will take place as scheduled despite the PGA Tour severing ties with joint title sponsor ONEflight International.</p><p>The PGA Tour has parted ways with the Colorado-based luxury travel company which is facing a number of federal fraud lawsuits after suddenly ceasing operations in September.</p><p>But although ONEflight has been dropped, the other co-main sponsor Visit Myrtle Beach will continue to support the event and there'll be no change to tournament prize money next year.</p><p>This year's event, won by Brandt Snedeker, had a $4m prize fund and featured Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim and Aaron Rai who finished fifth before going on to win the PGA Championship.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Steve Mays was announced as the new tournament director on Thursday and immediately insisted that the 2027 tournament would be going ahead just as planned without ONEflight involved.</p><p>“We’re gonna move forward as the Myrtle Beach Classic with Visit Myrtle Beach as our title sponsor," said Mays, as quoted by <a href="https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/10/15/myrtle-beach-classic-official-says-event-unchanged-after-pga-tour-splits-with-oneflight/" target="_blank">WMBF News.</a></p><p>"There’ll be no change to the purse or to the tournament.”</p><p>Stuart Butler, president of Visit Myrtle Beach, also confirmed the event would go ahead with his company as the sole title sponsor for now. </p><p>"Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to continue its sponsorship of the tournament in 2027 and looks forward to working with the PGA Tour, Dunes Golf and Beach Club, SportFive and the local community to build upon the success the event brings to our region," said Butler in a statement.</p><p>The 2027 event is set to take place 13-16 May at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, with 45-year-old Snedeker the defending champion after his eye-catching victory this year.</p><p>Veteran <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brandt-snedeker-myrtle-beach-classic">Snedeker claimed his first PGA Tour title in 2,821 days</a> with final round of 66 giving him his first trophy since the 2018 Wyndham Championship.</p><p>While it's too early to say if another title sponsor will come in, Mays is comfortable the event will not suffer with the loss of ONEflight, who not only put up half of the $4m purse but also helped bring in A-lister celebrities for the Wednesday Pro-Am.</p><p>Mays says he will "have a lot of focus on the fan experience" as well as showcasing the golfing hotspot that is Myrtle Beach.</p><p>It's crunch time for PGA Tour events with the upcoming changes from 2028 onwards, so if Myrtle Beach organisers have desires on staging on event on the new calendar they'll hope 2027 goes off without a hitch.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new Myrtle Beach Classic tournament director says the 2027 event will go ahead as planned despite the PGA Tour cutting ties with troubled event sponsor ONEflight ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:47:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
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                                <p>The 2027 Myrtle Beach Classic will take place as scheduled despite the PGA Tour severing ties with joint title sponsor ONEflight International.</p><p>The PGA Tour has parted ways with the Colorado-based luxury travel company which is facing a number of federal fraud lawsuits after suddenly ceasing operations in September.</p><p>But although ONEflight has been dropped, the other co-main sponsor Visit Myrtle Beach will continue to support the event and there'll be no change to tournament prize money next year.</p><p>This year's event, won by Brandt Snedeker, had a $4m prize fund and featured Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim and Aaron Rai who finished fifth before going on to win the PGA Championship.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Steve Mays was announced as the new tournament director on Thursday and immediately insisted that the 2027 tournament would be going ahead just as planned without ONEflight involved.</p><p>“We’re gonna move forward as the Myrtle Beach Classic with Visit Myrtle Beach as our title sponsor," said Mays, as quoted by <a href="https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/10/15/myrtle-beach-classic-official-says-event-unchanged-after-pga-tour-splits-with-oneflight/" target="_blank">WMBF News.</a></p><p>"There’ll be no change to the purse or to the tournament.”</p><p>Stuart Butler, president of Visit Myrtle Beach, also confirmed the event would go ahead with his company as the sole title sponsor for now. </p><p>"Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to continue its sponsorship of the tournament in 2027 and looks forward to working with the PGA Tour, Dunes Golf and Beach Club, SportFive and the local community to build upon the success the event brings to our region," said Butler in a statement.</p><p>The 2027 event is set to take place 13-16 May at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, with 45-year-old Snedeker the defending champion after his eye-catching victory this year.</p><p>Veteran <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brandt-snedeker-myrtle-beach-classic">Snedeker claimed his first PGA Tour title in 2,821 days</a> with final round of 66 giving him his first trophy since the 2018 Wyndham Championship.</p><p>While it's too early to say if another title sponsor will come in, Mays is comfortable the event will not suffer with the loss of ONEflight, who not only put up half of the $4m purse but also helped bring in A-lister celebrities for the Wednesday Pro-Am.</p><p>Mays says he will "have a lot of focus on the fan experience" as well as showcasing the golfing hotspot that is Myrtle Beach.</p><p>It's crunch time for PGA Tour events with the upcoming changes from 2028 onwards, so if Myrtle Beach organisers have desires on staging on event on the new calendar they'll hope 2027 goes off without a hitch.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It's Actually Criminal' - Seniors Fuming With PGA Tour Champions Pension Cut ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>PGA Tour Champions players have reacted furiously to news that the $8m pension fund for the senior tour is being scrapped.</p><p>Previously, the PGA Tour handed out a $10m pension pot to the senior circuit before it was cut to $8m last year, but now it's being axed completely.</p><p>PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady relayed the news at a players meeting, saying the seniors tour would try and stand on its own two feet financially moving forward. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There's $69m in prize money on offer this season on the PGA Tour Champions, but the removal of the long-standing pension program has not gone down well at all with the over-50s on the tour.</p><p>"It went from $10 million to $8 million and now it's zero," Billy Andrade told <a href="https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/champions/2026/10/14/pga-tour-champions-players-furious-over-pension-removal/92251129007/" target="_blank">Golfweek.</a></p><p>"You've got all these millions flowing everywhere for Championship Series, this series, that series, for all these leagues this guy [Brian Rolapp] is creating, and then they're taking this money that has been designated to these Champions players. </p><p>"These are the players who helped make the Tour what it is today and helped create the jobs that executives and current players enjoy. It's actually criminal."</p><p>Those sentiments were echoed by David Toms, who added that the PGA Tour was: "playing for $20 million almost every week and they can't afford $10 million for our pension?</p><p>"It's a bad look, in my opinion, and I think most of the guys out there feel that way."</p><p>And Scott McCarron added: "It's absolutely terrible what they did to us Champions Tour players.</p><p>"To just take it away and not have a way to get it back, I think is terrible. I'm really upset with the leadership of the PGA Tour, [Commissioner] Jay Monahan and Brian Rolapp in particular."</p><h2 id="can-seniors-circuit-survive-financially">Can seniors circuit survive financially?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="uTVdEfckrGqeC6TVWvY9n8" name="tiger-woods-masters-2022.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods celebrates winning the 2019 Masters" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uTVdEfckrGqeC6TVWvY9n8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The pension scheme dates back to 1985 when $250,000 was allocated to the senior tour, as most of the players had other benefits to keep them going from playing on the PGA Tour.</p><p>More money has come in though in recent times with 29 events on the 2026 schedule and prize purses around $1.8-$2.2m for the majority of those outside of the Majors.</p><p>The new Portugal Invitational this year and next year's inaugural Sony Championship Open in Hawaii both have $3m prize purses and Brady feels that growth can continue to help the senior circuit stand on its own.</p><p>"We've gotten to the point where we are making money for the organization, and if we can do better, we can reinvest in ourselves," Brady said. "It may take a while, but the financial performance of this tour is as good as it has ever been.</p><p>"While you never want to take anything away from the players, they also understand. They get it. I told the guys, it's my job to raise prize money over time, and we've slowly started to do that. For a long time, we were just happy to renew sponsors."</p><p>And with the likes of Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Padraig Harrington winning tournaments this year there's plenty of big names on the PGA Tour Champions to attract fans and sponsors.</p><p>Of course, if Tiger Woods could manage to get back on the course the seniors could be a spot for his competitive return, while Phil Mickelson may need somewhere to play once he's back in action.</p><p>Those two over-50s could catapult the tour into a different stratosphere.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seniors from the PGA Tour Champions have reacted angrily to news the $8m pension fund from the PGA Tour has been shut down ]]>
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                                <p>PGA Tour Champions players have reacted furiously to news that the $8m pension fund for the senior tour is being scrapped.</p><p>Previously, the PGA Tour handed out a $10m pension pot to the senior circuit before it was cut to $8m last year, but now it's being axed completely.</p><p>PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady relayed the news at a players meeting, saying the seniors tour would try and stand on its own two feet financially moving forward. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There's $69m in prize money on offer this season on the PGA Tour Champions, but the removal of the long-standing pension program has not gone down well at all with the over-50s on the tour.</p><p>"It went from $10 million to $8 million and now it's zero," Billy Andrade told <a href="https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/champions/2026/10/14/pga-tour-champions-players-furious-over-pension-removal/92251129007/" target="_blank">Golfweek.</a></p><p>"You've got all these millions flowing everywhere for Championship Series, this series, that series, for all these leagues this guy [Brian Rolapp] is creating, and then they're taking this money that has been designated to these Champions players. </p><p>"These are the players who helped make the Tour what it is today and helped create the jobs that executives and current players enjoy. It's actually criminal."</p><p>Those sentiments were echoed by David Toms, who added that the PGA Tour was: "playing for $20 million almost every week and they can't afford $10 million for our pension?</p><p>"It's a bad look, in my opinion, and I think most of the guys out there feel that way."</p><p>And Scott McCarron added: "It's absolutely terrible what they did to us Champions Tour players.</p><p>"To just take it away and not have a way to get it back, I think is terrible. I'm really upset with the leadership of the PGA Tour, [Commissioner] Jay Monahan and Brian Rolapp in particular."</p><h2 id="can-seniors-circuit-survive-financially">Can seniors circuit survive financially?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="uTVdEfckrGqeC6TVWvY9n8" name="tiger-woods-masters-2022.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods celebrates winning the 2019 Masters" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uTVdEfckrGqeC6TVWvY9n8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The pension scheme dates back to 1985 when $250,000 was allocated to the senior tour, as most of the players had other benefits to keep them going from playing on the PGA Tour.</p><p>More money has come in though in recent times with 29 events on the 2026 schedule and prize purses around $1.8-$2.2m for the majority of those outside of the Majors.</p><p>The new Portugal Invitational this year and next year's inaugural Sony Championship Open in Hawaii both have $3m prize purses and Brady feels that growth can continue to help the senior circuit stand on its own.</p><p>"We've gotten to the point where we are making money for the organization, and if we can do better, we can reinvest in ourselves," Brady said. "It may take a while, but the financial performance of this tour is as good as it has ever been.</p><p>"While you never want to take anything away from the players, they also understand. They get it. I told the guys, it's my job to raise prize money over time, and we've slowly started to do that. For a long time, we were just happy to renew sponsors."</p><p>And with the likes of Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Padraig Harrington winning tournaments this year there's plenty of big names on the PGA Tour Champions to attract fans and sponsors.</p><p>Of course, if Tiger Woods could manage to get back on the course the seniors could be a spot for his competitive return, while Phil Mickelson may need somewhere to play once he's back in action.</p><p>Those two over-50s could catapult the tour into a different stratosphere.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ After 'Four Years Of Hell' Will Zalatoris To Miss 2027 Season After Latest Surgery ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Will Zalatoris will miss the entire 2027 season due to upcoming back surgery, which he hopes will end the "four years of hell" he's experienced <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/will-zalatoris-a-late-withdrawal-from-cognizant-classic">with constant injuries.</a></p><p>Zalatoris will play in the upcoming Austin Championship in November in what will be just his fifth PGA Tour start of the year and first since the Valero Texas Open in April.</p><p>The three-time Major runner-up has suffered from a torn labrum this year but the majority of his injury problems all stem from his back issues, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/most-positive-ive-felt-in-three-years-will-zalatoris-ahead-of-return-from-latest-back-surgery">which have required two previous operations.</a></p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/PJ04qZJM.html" id="PJ04qZJM" title="10 Things You Didn't Know About Royal Liverpool Golf Club" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>That will become his third back surgery as, speaking at the media event for the Austin Championship, Zalatoris revealed he'll have a spinal fusion operation in November.</p><p>"I've been through four years of hell, so it's good to have something that will hopefully correct it," said Zalatoris. </p><p>"It's not something you want to do, but when you have three tour physical therapists tell you it needs to be done at some time, you go ahead and do it."</p><p>It means Zalatoris will have to sit out the 2027 campaign while he recovers from this major procedure, but he hopes it will final rectify the back issues that resulted in him having a microdiscectomy in 2023 and a disc replacement in 2025.</p><p>"I'm the oldest 30-year-old you will ever meet," Zalatoris, who turned 30 in August, joked about his medical history.</p><p>"It's all connected together, and I just want to get it fixed," he added about his injuries. "I can't promise anybody anything because of what I've been through."</p><h2 id="cruel-injuries-scupper-zalators-career">Cruel injuries scupper Zalators career</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.00%;"><img id="FUdJnRAEa937vnfJAtQdDn" name="GettyImages-1413488713.jpg" alt="Will Zalatoris' Caddie" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FUdJnRAEa937vnfJAtQdDn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1400" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Back problems have so far ruined what looked a hugely promising career for one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour - who received Rookie of the Year honors for the 2020-21 season despite only playing on a special temporary membership.</p><p>He has just one PGA Tour victory, at the 2022 FedEx St Jude Championship, but looked a Major champion in waiting after going close on a number of occasions.</p><p>Zalatoris finished second on his Masters debut in 2021 before then losing a playoff to Justin Thomas for the 2022 PGA Championship and finishing tied second behind Matt Fitzpatrick at the following US Open.</p><p>His sparkling iron play was largely behind his Major brilliance, with just the putter letting him down on the odd occasion so he could already have had a couple of Majors in his pocket.</p><p>He had six top-eight finishes, three of those second place, in his first 10 Majors before injuries forced him out of the game for long spells. </p><p>At Augusta National in particular he thrived with 2-T6-T9 finishes in his first three before missing the cut at his fourth appearance in 2025. </p><p>The recoil in his golf swing for someone as slightly built as Zalatoris put too much strain on his back though and he now hopes this latest surgery can finally cure his long run of problems. Still only 30 there's still plenty of time for him but he faces another tough road to recovery.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ Will Zalatoris will miss the entire 2027 PGA Tour season as he's scheduled to have his third back surgery in November, but hopes it will finally cure the issue that's given him "four years of hell" ]]>
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                                <p>Will Zalatoris will miss the entire 2027 season due to upcoming back surgery, which he hopes will end the "four years of hell" he's experienced <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/will-zalatoris-a-late-withdrawal-from-cognizant-classic">with constant injuries.</a></p><p>Zalatoris will play in the upcoming Austin Championship in November in what will be just his fifth PGA Tour start of the year and first since the Valero Texas Open in April.</p><p>The three-time Major runner-up has suffered from a torn labrum this year but the majority of his injury problems all stem from his back issues, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/most-positive-ive-felt-in-three-years-will-zalatoris-ahead-of-return-from-latest-back-surgery">which have required two previous operations.</a></p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/PJ04qZJM.html" id="PJ04qZJM" title="10 Things You Didn't Know About Royal Liverpool Golf Club" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>That will become his third back surgery as, speaking at the media event for the Austin Championship, Zalatoris revealed he'll have a spinal fusion operation in November.</p><p>"I've been through four years of hell, so it's good to have something that will hopefully correct it," said Zalatoris. </p><p>"It's not something you want to do, but when you have three tour physical therapists tell you it needs to be done at some time, you go ahead and do it."</p><p>It means Zalatoris will have to sit out the 2027 campaign while he recovers from this major procedure, but he hopes it will final rectify the back issues that resulted in him having a microdiscectomy in 2023 and a disc replacement in 2025.</p><p>"I'm the oldest 30-year-old you will ever meet," Zalatoris, who turned 30 in August, joked about his medical history.</p><p>"It's all connected together, and I just want to get it fixed," he added about his injuries. "I can't promise anybody anything because of what I've been through."</p><h2 id="cruel-injuries-scupper-zalators-career">Cruel injuries scupper Zalators career</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.00%;"><img id="FUdJnRAEa937vnfJAtQdDn" name="GettyImages-1413488713.jpg" alt="Will Zalatoris' Caddie" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FUdJnRAEa937vnfJAtQdDn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1400" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Back problems have so far ruined what looked a hugely promising career for one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour - who received Rookie of the Year honors for the 2020-21 season despite only playing on a special temporary membership.</p><p>He has just one PGA Tour victory, at the 2022 FedEx St Jude Championship, but looked a Major champion in waiting after going close on a number of occasions.</p><p>Zalatoris finished second on his Masters debut in 2021 before then losing a playoff to Justin Thomas for the 2022 PGA Championship and finishing tied second behind Matt Fitzpatrick at the following US Open.</p><p>His sparkling iron play was largely behind his Major brilliance, with just the putter letting him down on the odd occasion so he could already have had a couple of Majors in his pocket.</p><p>He had six top-eight finishes, three of those second place, in his first 10 Majors before injuries forced him out of the game for long spells. </p><p>At Augusta National in particular he thrived with 2-T6-T9 finishes in his first three before missing the cut at his fourth appearance in 2025. </p><p>The recoil in his golf swing for someone as slightly built as Zalatoris put too much strain on his back though and he now hopes this latest surgery can finally cure his long run of problems. Still only 30 there's still plenty of time for him but he faces another tough road to recovery.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which 20 Korn Ferry Tour Players Secured 2027 PGA Tour Cards? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>After a lengthy 2026 season, where players battled it to further their careers, the PGA Tour now has 20 new members for 2027.</p><p>Offering more prize money and opportunities to earn Major starts, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/korn-ferry-pro-backs-pga-tour-card-changes">the jump between the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour is a sizeable one</a>, hence why many will be relieved to secure their playing privileges on the latter for next year. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="x4CKPVJx42KApm67dUSC9o" name="GettyImages-2290775942" alt="Ross Steelman holds a trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4CKPVJx42KApm67dUSC9o-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ross Steelman finished top of the Korn Ferry Tour's points list, claiming two wins in 2026 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Prior to the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/korn-ferry-tour-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">Korn Ferry Tour Championship finale</a>, which took place at The Federal Club, multiple names were already Tour bound and, following the conclusion of the event, we now know who is among the full list of players that find themselves inside the top 20.</p><p>Ross Steelman topped the final points list, while Sandy Scott, who claimed back-to-back wins in his last two starts, was runner-up.</p><p>Joined by Alistair Docherty and Ian Holt, the fifth place player in the points list was <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/amateur-golf-cheat-banned-this-week-golf">Alvaro Ortiz</a>, who is the younger brother of LIV Golfer and former PGA Tour winner, Carlos.</p><p>There are always big winners when it comes to final events of the season and, arguably, the biggest winner of the week was Austin Hitt, who won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship by two shots and vaulted from outside the top 20 into sixth.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="5zz8VJsYySKgV469J9qMzF" name="Ortiz-GettyImages-2299055940" alt="Alvaro Ortiz walks off the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5zz8VJsYySKgV469J9qMzF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ortiz earned two victories throughout 2026, finishing fifth in the points list </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One name to look out for next year will be 19-year-old <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/blades-brown-pga-tour-special-temporary-membership">Blades Brown</a>, whose consistent season of 12 top 25s was rewarded with a top 10 finish in the points list. In the process, the American becomes the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour.</p><p>Carson Young and Taylor Dickson, who lost their PGA Tour cards in 2025, have bounced back on to the circuit after a strong year, while Davis Lamb jumped three spots in the overall standings to secure the 20th and final spot.</p><p>His run to 20th position was helped by a solo eighth finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, highlighted by a three-under 68 on Sunday.</p><p>Check out the 20 names who will be PGA Tour members for the 2027 season below...</p><h2 id="which-korn-ferry-tour-players-secured-2027-pga-tour-cards">Which Korn Ferry Tour Players Secured 2027 PGA Tour Cards?</h2><ul><li><strong>1st: </strong>Ross Steelman</li><li><strong>2nd: </strong>Sandy Scott</li><li><strong>3rd: </strong>Ian Holt</li><li><strong>4th: </strong>Alistair Docherty</li><li><strong>5th: </strong>Alvaro Ortiz</li><li><strong>6th: </strong>Austin Hitt</li><li><strong>7th: </strong>Cole Sherwood</li><li><strong>8th: </strong>Doc Redman</li><li><strong>9th: </strong>Blades Brown</li><li><strong>10th: </strong>Tommy Morrison</li><li><strong>11th: </strong>Cooper Dossey</li><li><strong>12th: </strong>Hunter Eichhorn</li><li><strong>13th: </strong>Dylan Menante</li><li><strong>14th: </strong>Michael Johnson</li><li><strong>15th: </strong>Jeremy Gandon</li><li><strong>16th: </strong>Taylor Dickson</li><li><strong>17th: </strong>Ian Gilligan</li><li><strong>18th: </strong>Davis Shore</li><li><strong>19th: </strong>Carson Young</li><li><strong>20th: </strong>Davis Lamb</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>After a lengthy 2026 season, where players battled it to further their careers, the PGA Tour now has 20 new members for 2027.</p><p>Offering more prize money and opportunities to earn Major starts, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/korn-ferry-pro-backs-pga-tour-card-changes">the jump between the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour is a sizeable one</a>, hence why many will be relieved to secure their playing privileges on the latter for next year. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="x4CKPVJx42KApm67dUSC9o" name="GettyImages-2290775942" alt="Ross Steelman holds a trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4CKPVJx42KApm67dUSC9o-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ross Steelman finished top of the Korn Ferry Tour's points list, claiming two wins in 2026 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Prior to the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/korn-ferry-tour-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">Korn Ferry Tour Championship finale</a>, which took place at The Federal Club, multiple names were already Tour bound and, following the conclusion of the event, we now know who is among the full list of players that find themselves inside the top 20.</p><p>Ross Steelman topped the final points list, while Sandy Scott, who claimed back-to-back wins in his last two starts, was runner-up.</p><p>Joined by Alistair Docherty and Ian Holt, the fifth place player in the points list was <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/amateur-golf-cheat-banned-this-week-golf">Alvaro Ortiz</a>, who is the younger brother of LIV Golfer and former PGA Tour winner, Carlos.</p><p>There are always big winners when it comes to final events of the season and, arguably, the biggest winner of the week was Austin Hitt, who won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship by two shots and vaulted from outside the top 20 into sixth.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="5zz8VJsYySKgV469J9qMzF" name="Ortiz-GettyImages-2299055940" alt="Alvaro Ortiz walks off the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5zz8VJsYySKgV469J9qMzF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ortiz earned two victories throughout 2026, finishing fifth in the points list </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One name to look out for next year will be 19-year-old <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/blades-brown-pga-tour-special-temporary-membership">Blades Brown</a>, whose consistent season of 12 top 25s was rewarded with a top 10 finish in the points list. In the process, the American becomes the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour.</p><p>Carson Young and Taylor Dickson, who lost their PGA Tour cards in 2025, have bounced back on to the circuit after a strong year, while Davis Lamb jumped three spots in the overall standings to secure the 20th and final spot.</p><p>His run to 20th position was helped by a solo eighth finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, highlighted by a three-under 68 on Sunday.</p><p>Check out the 20 names who will be PGA Tour members for the 2027 season below...</p><h2 id="which-korn-ferry-tour-players-secured-2027-pga-tour-cards">Which Korn Ferry Tour Players Secured 2027 PGA Tour Cards?</h2><ul><li><strong>1st: </strong>Ross Steelman</li><li><strong>2nd: </strong>Sandy Scott</li><li><strong>3rd: </strong>Ian Holt</li><li><strong>4th: </strong>Alistair Docherty</li><li><strong>5th: </strong>Alvaro Ortiz</li><li><strong>6th: </strong>Austin Hitt</li><li><strong>7th: </strong>Cole Sherwood</li><li><strong>8th: </strong>Doc Redman</li><li><strong>9th: </strong>Blades Brown</li><li><strong>10th: </strong>Tommy Morrison</li><li><strong>11th: </strong>Cooper Dossey</li><li><strong>12th: </strong>Hunter Eichhorn</li><li><strong>13th: </strong>Dylan Menante</li><li><strong>14th: </strong>Michael Johnson</li><li><strong>15th: </strong>Jeremy Gandon</li><li><strong>16th: </strong>Taylor Dickson</li><li><strong>17th: </strong>Ian Gilligan</li><li><strong>18th: </strong>Davis Shore</li><li><strong>19th: </strong>Carson Young</li><li><strong>20th: </strong>Davis Lamb</li></ul>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Players splitting with caddies is nothing new in the professional game but, in the last month, we have seen two players split with their loopers mid-event.</p><p>The first came back at the Biltmore Championship in September, when <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-pros-caddie-walks-off-midround-biltmore-championship">Alejandro Tosti's caddie, Cliff Ellis, walked off midway through the first round</a>, with the other occurring at this week's Baycurrent Classic.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="bQv6cRFVvdFiZ7jTBkhsGk" name="Lipsky-GettyImages-2299304687" alt="David Lipsky and his caddie walk off the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bQv6cRFVvdFiZ7jTBkhsGk-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">David Lipsky and Darren Woolard during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Taking place in Japan, the 72-man tournament was won by Michael Brennan, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/baycurrent-classic-prize-money-payout-2026">who secured a one stroke win over Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman.</a></p><p>Less than 12 hours on from the win, though, news broke that one player in the tournament had split with his caddie prior to a ball being struck on the final round on Sunday.</p><p><a href="https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/10/11/pga-tour-caddie-darren-woolard-quits-on-david-lipsky-2026-baycurrent-classic/92201637007/" target="_blank">First reported by Golfweek</a>, the player in question was David Lipsky, who finished the event in a share of 54th position, carding a three-under tournament total at Yokohama Country Club.</p><p>According to Golfweek, Lipsky's caddie, Darren Woolard, reportedly had enough of working with the American, with a source telling the outlet that "Woolard essentially told Lipsky to find someone else to carry his bag for Sunday's final round."</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ZuxjC5aNnuTs6r87KWD9vC" name="Lipsky-GettyImages-2299304032" alt="David Lipsky's caddie chucks him a club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZuxjC5aNnuTs6r87KWD9vC-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Lipsky struggled during round two of the Baycurrent Classic, carding a one-over-par 72 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It's unclear as to who took over the bag for the 38-year-old on Sunday, with some claiming it was Lipsky's trainer, as the player carded a one-under 70 for the final round.</p><p>Previously caddying for the likes of PGA Tour winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-kh-lee">KH Lee</a> and Scott Piercy, Woolard has been a bagman for some time, while Lipsky has made 160 starts on the PGA Tour, accumulating $8 million in prize money.</p><p>As mentioned, the split comes just a month after Tosti and his caddie, Ellis, split mid-round, as Ellis was seen removing his caddie's bib halfway through the first day of the Biltmore Championship.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Players splitting with caddies is nothing new in the professional game but, in the last month, we have seen two players split with their loopers mid-event.</p><p>The first came back at the Biltmore Championship in September, when <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-pros-caddie-walks-off-midround-biltmore-championship">Alejandro Tosti's caddie, Cliff Ellis, walked off midway through the first round</a>, with the other occurring at this week's Baycurrent Classic.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="bQv6cRFVvdFiZ7jTBkhsGk" name="Lipsky-GettyImages-2299304687" alt="David Lipsky and his caddie walk off the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bQv6cRFVvdFiZ7jTBkhsGk-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">David Lipsky and Darren Woolard during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Taking place in Japan, the 72-man tournament was won by Michael Brennan, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/baycurrent-classic-prize-money-payout-2026">who secured a one stroke win over Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman.</a></p><p>Less than 12 hours on from the win, though, news broke that one player in the tournament had split with his caddie prior to a ball being struck on the final round on Sunday.</p><p><a href="https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/10/11/pga-tour-caddie-darren-woolard-quits-on-david-lipsky-2026-baycurrent-classic/92201637007/" target="_blank">First reported by Golfweek</a>, the player in question was David Lipsky, who finished the event in a share of 54th position, carding a three-under tournament total at Yokohama Country Club.</p><p>According to Golfweek, Lipsky's caddie, Darren Woolard, reportedly had enough of working with the American, with a source telling the outlet that "Woolard essentially told Lipsky to find someone else to carry his bag for Sunday's final round."</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ZuxjC5aNnuTs6r87KWD9vC" name="Lipsky-GettyImages-2299304032" alt="David Lipsky's caddie chucks him a club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZuxjC5aNnuTs6r87KWD9vC-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Lipsky struggled during round two of the Baycurrent Classic, carding a one-over-par 72 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It's unclear as to who took over the bag for the 38-year-old on Sunday, with some claiming it was Lipsky's trainer, as the player carded a one-under 70 for the final round.</p><p>Previously caddying for the likes of PGA Tour winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-kh-lee">KH Lee</a> and Scott Piercy, Woolard has been a bagman for some time, while Lipsky has made 160 starts on the PGA Tour, accumulating $8 million in prize money.</p><p>As mentioned, the split comes just a month after Tosti and his caddie, Ellis, split mid-round, as Ellis was seen removing his caddie's bib halfway through the first day of the Biltmore Championship.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Baycurrent Classic Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Did Michael Brennan Win? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Michael <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/michael-brennan-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Brennan</a> has claimed the third PGA Tour title of his fledgling career at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic in Japan.</p><p>The American carded a final-round 68 (-3) at Yokohama Country Club to triumph by a stroke, holding off <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/keith-mitchell-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Keith Mitchell</a> and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/jacob-bridgeman-golfer-facts-bio">Jacob Bridgeman</a> by the narrowest of margins in just his 33rd tour start.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a>, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/things-you-didnt-know-about-brian-harman-222854">Brian Harman</a> and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-gerard-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Ryan Gerard</a> were also in the group that finished T4th as a bunched leaderboard tried to deny Brennan.</p><p>Yet, the 24-year-old stood strong and backed up rounds of 68-67-65 to secure the title.</p><p>He's now won the Baycurrent Classic and Wyndham Championship in 2026, adding on to his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship. In all three, he held the 54-hole lead and went on to convert.</p><p>Brennan's latest achievement secures him one of his biggest-ever pay checks, too. </p><p>The most lucrative FedExCup Fall tournament offers up a total prize purse of $8 million, with Brennan collecting almost $1.5 million before various factors reduce <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much he really earns</a>.</p><p>He also bagged another 500 FedExCup points to strengthen his position inside the top-50, too.</p><p>For everyone else, the rewards aren't quite as heavy but they're still very much worthwhile. Below is the full prize money breakdown for each player and position at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic.</p><h2 id="baycurrent-classic-prize-money-breakdown">Baycurrent Classic Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Player</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st (-16)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Brennan</p></td><td  ><p>$1,440,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T2nd (-15)</p></td><td  ><p>Keith Mitchell</p></td><td  ><p>$704,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T2nd (-15)</p></td><td  ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>$704,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Brian Harman</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Stephan Jaeger</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Smith</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Ren Yonezawa</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Sungjae Im</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Zach Bauchou</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Kevin Roy</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Spieth</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Max Homa</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Doug Ghim</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Kohles</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Kim</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T21st (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Billy Horschel</p></td><td  ><p>$92,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T21st (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>$92,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>John Parry</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Takumi Kanaya</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Kosuke Sunagawa</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Mac Meissner</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Denny McCarthy</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Patrick Rodgers</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Ricky Castillo</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Tomohiro Ishizaka</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Yusaku Hosono</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Andrew Putnam</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Lee Hodges</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Thorbjornsen</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Johnny Keefer</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Yoshinori Fujimoto</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Kristoffer Ventura</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Moore</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Jackson Suber</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Nick Taylor</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Keegan Bradley</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Tony Finau</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Beau Hossler</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Ryo Hisatsune</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Jinichiro Kozuma</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Wallace</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Pierceson Coody</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Keita Nakajima</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Matt McCarty</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>David Lipsky</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Chandler Phillips</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Davis Thompson</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Pendrith</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Aguri Iwasaki</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-2)</p></td><td  ><p>Kevin Yu</p></td><td  ><p>$17,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-2)</p></td><td  ><p>Maverick McNealy</p></td><td  ><p>$17,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T61st (-1)</p></td><td  ><p>Max Greyserman</p></td><td  ><p>$16,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T61st (-1)</p></td><td  ><p>Kurt Kitayama</p></td><td  ><p>$16,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T63rd (+1)</p></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>$16,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T63rd (+1)</p></td><td  ><p>Alex Smalley</p></td><td  ><p>$16,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>65th (+2)</p></td><td  ><p>Sang-hee Lee</p></td><td  ><p>$16,200</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T66th (+3)</p></td><td  ><p>Hiroshi Iwata</p></td><td  ><p>$15,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T66th (+3)</p></td><td  ><p>Steven Fisk</p></td><td  ><p>$15,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>68th (+5)</p></td><td  ><p>Sahith Theegala</p></td><td  ><p>$15,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>69th (+6)</p></td><td  ><p>Koshin Nagasaki 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                                <p>Michael <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/michael-brennan-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Brennan</a> has claimed the third PGA Tour title of his fledgling career at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic in Japan.</p><p>The American carded a final-round 68 (-3) at Yokohama Country Club to triumph by a stroke, holding off <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/keith-mitchell-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Keith Mitchell</a> and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/jacob-bridgeman-golfer-facts-bio">Jacob Bridgeman</a> by the narrowest of margins in just his 33rd tour start.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a>, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/things-you-didnt-know-about-brian-harman-222854">Brian Harman</a> and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-gerard-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Ryan Gerard</a> were also in the group that finished T4th as a bunched leaderboard tried to deny Brennan.</p><p>Yet, the 24-year-old stood strong and backed up rounds of 68-67-65 to secure the title.</p><p>He's now won the Baycurrent Classic and Wyndham Championship in 2026, adding on to his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship. In all three, he held the 54-hole lead and went on to convert.</p><p>Brennan's latest achievement secures him one of his biggest-ever pay checks, too. </p><p>The most lucrative FedExCup Fall tournament offers up a total prize purse of $8 million, with Brennan collecting almost $1.5 million before various factors reduce <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much he really earns</a>.</p><p>He also bagged another 500 FedExCup points to strengthen his position inside the top-50, too.</p><p>For everyone else, the rewards aren't quite as heavy but they're still very much worthwhile. Below is the full prize money breakdown for each player and position at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic.</p><h2 id="baycurrent-classic-prize-money-breakdown">Baycurrent Classic Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Player</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st (-16)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Brennan</p></td><td  ><p>$1,440,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T2nd (-15)</p></td><td  ><p>Keith Mitchell</p></td><td  ><p>$704,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T2nd (-15)</p></td><td  ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>$704,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Brian Harman</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Stephan Jaeger</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T4th (-13)</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Smith</p></td><td  ><p>$301,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Ren Yonezawa</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Sungjae Im</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T9th (-12)</p></td><td  ><p>Zach Bauchou</p></td><td  ><p>$208,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Kevin Roy</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Spieth</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Max Homa</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T13th (-11)</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>$156,800</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Doug Ghim</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Ben Kohles</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T17th (-10)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Kim</p></td><td  ><p>$116,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T21st (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Billy Horschel</p></td><td  ><p>$92,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T21st (-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>$92,600</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>John Parry</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Takumi Kanaya</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Kosuke Sunagawa</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Mac Meissner</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T23rd (-8)</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>$68,667</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Denny McCarthy</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Patrick Rodgers</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Ricky Castillo</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T29th (-7)</p></td><td  ><p>Tomohiro Ishizaka</p></td><td  ><p>$52,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Yusaku Hosono</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Andrew Putnam</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Lee Hodges</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Thorbjornsen</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Johnny Keefer</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T33rd (-6)</p></td><td  ><p>Yoshinori Fujimoto</p></td><td  ><p>$39,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Kristoffer Ventura</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Moore</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Jackson Suber</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Nick Taylor</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Keegan Bradley</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Tony Finau</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Beau Hossler</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Ryo Hisatsune</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T41st (-5)</p></td><td  ><p>Jinichiro Kozuma</p></td><td  ><p>$25,773</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Wallace</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Pierceson Coody</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Keita Nakajima</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T50th (-4)</p></td><td  ><p>Matt McCarty</p></td><td  ><p>$19,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>David Lipsky</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Chandler Phillips</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Davis Thompson</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Taylor Pendrith</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T54th (-3)</p></td><td  ><p>Aguri Iwasaki</p></td><td  ><p>$18,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-2)</p></td><td  ><p>Kevin Yu</p></td><td  ><p>$17,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>T59th (-2)</p></td><td  ><p>Maverick 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I Don't Know If That's Ever Happened To Me' - Sahith Theegala Endures Humorous Baycurrent Classic Moment After Golf Ball And Umbrella Get Stuck In Tree ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Golf has the tendency to throw up some surprises and even the world's best aren't immune from some relatable moments.</p><p>Just ask Sahith Theegala who, on Friday at the PGA Tour's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/baycurrent-classic-final-round-tee-times-2026">Baycurrent Classic</a>, not only found his golf ball stuck up a tree, but later, his umbrella.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DeSkQx3OZKs/" target="_blank">A post shared by PGA Tour (@pgatour)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>Starting his second round, Theegala carded a one-under-par front nine to sit two-over-par for the event, as he made his way to the par 4 11th at Yokohama Country Club, the hardest on the layout.</p><p>Pulling his tee shot left, the ball never dropped back down on to the fairway and, as <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/sahith-theegala-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Theegala</a> and his playing partners Jordan Smith and Tomohiro Ishizaka walked up to the tree, it was believed the ball had stayed up in the branches.</p><p>In the video posted to the PGA Tour's social media channels, Theegala explains the debacle that occurred, with the PGA Tour winner stating: "We all heard it hit the tree really loud, but nobody ever saw the ball come down.</p><p>"I didn't really think it would get stuck in the trees. I guess it popped up in the air and just embedded itself in some leaves and branches." </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="uYLPmsdhKyZmx6zdekV9AF" name="Sahith-GettyImages-2298689098" alt="Sahith Theegala waves to fans" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uYLPmsdhKyZmx6zdekV9AF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Theegala during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>What then followed can only be described as golf being a 'normal sport', as Theegala called a Rules Official over, before his caddie then attempted to knock the ball out of the tree with an umbrella...</p><p>Something that ended with a humorous outcome. </p><p>Being told by the Rules Official that <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/what-is-the-golf-rule-if-my-ball-gets-stuck-up-a-tree-202912">he must identify the golf ball stuck in the tree</a>, Theegala then proceeds to look through his rangefinder and, although he "marks a large portion of his golf ball," he couldn't see any markings on the ball.</p><p>The solution? Well, that involved <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/who-is-sahith-theegalas-caddie">Theegala's caddie</a>, Carl Smith, throwing an umbrella up into the tree, with Jordan Smith's caddie, Josh, joining him in the event.</p><p>Eventually, after numerous attempts, the caddies did take enough of the tree down for Theegala to identify his golf ball, but only after his caddie got his umbrella stuck on the branches in an attempt to knock the ball down.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hFYnSoA7NJtJdWzUWVkctm" name="Hughes-GettyImages-1324596884" alt="Mackenzie Hughes looks in a tree for a golf ball" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFYnSoA7NJtJdWzUWVkctm-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Mackenzie Hughes' golf ball got stuck in a tree while in contention at the 2021 US Open </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Upon identifying the ball, Theegala took an <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/golf-rules/unplayable-ball-essentials">unplayable ball</a> as, under Rule 19.2c, specifically 'Reference Point', it states: "When the ball lies above the ground, such as in a tree, the reference point is the spot directly below the ball on the ground."</p><p>A one-shot penalty occurred for the American who, after taking the drop, fired his iron to the left-side of the green, before two-putting for a bogey five.</p><p>Going on to shoot a one-over-par back nine, Theegala then followed that up with a two-over-par third round on Saturday, as he dropped into 69th spot at five-over-par, just three places above Aldrich Potgieter, who is at the foot of the leaderboard.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ It wasn't just Theegala's golf ball that got stuck in a tree at Yokohama Country Club on Friday, as his umbrella followed suit on the 11th hole ]]>
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                                <p>Golf has the tendency to throw up some surprises and even the world's best aren't immune from some relatable moments.</p><p>Just ask Sahith Theegala who, on Friday at the PGA Tour's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/baycurrent-classic-final-round-tee-times-2026">Baycurrent Classic</a>, not only found his golf ball stuck up a tree, but later, his umbrella.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DeSkQx3OZKs/" target="_blank">A post shared by PGA Tour (@pgatour)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>Starting his second round, Theegala carded a one-under-par front nine to sit two-over-par for the event, as he made his way to the par 4 11th at Yokohama Country Club, the hardest on the layout.</p><p>Pulling his tee shot left, the ball never dropped back down on to the fairway and, as <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/sahith-theegala-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Theegala</a> and his playing partners Jordan Smith and Tomohiro Ishizaka walked up to the tree, it was believed the ball had stayed up in the branches.</p><p>In the video posted to the PGA Tour's social media channels, Theegala explains the debacle that occurred, with the PGA Tour winner stating: "We all heard it hit the tree really loud, but nobody ever saw the ball come down.</p><p>"I didn't really think it would get stuck in the trees. I guess it popped up in the air and just embedded itself in some leaves and branches." </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="uYLPmsdhKyZmx6zdekV9AF" name="Sahith-GettyImages-2298689098" alt="Sahith Theegala waves to fans" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uYLPmsdhKyZmx6zdekV9AF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Theegala during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>What then followed can only be described as golf being a 'normal sport', as Theegala called a Rules Official over, before his caddie then attempted to knock the ball out of the tree with an umbrella...</p><p>Something that ended with a humorous outcome. </p><p>Being told by the Rules Official that <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/what-is-the-golf-rule-if-my-ball-gets-stuck-up-a-tree-202912">he must identify the golf ball stuck in the tree</a>, Theegala then proceeds to look through his rangefinder and, although he "marks a large portion of his golf ball," he couldn't see any markings on the ball.</p><p>The solution? Well, that involved <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/who-is-sahith-theegalas-caddie">Theegala's caddie</a>, Carl Smith, throwing an umbrella up into the tree, with Jordan Smith's caddie, Josh, joining him in the event.</p><p>Eventually, after numerous attempts, the caddies did take enough of the tree down for Theegala to identify his golf ball, but only after his caddie got his umbrella stuck on the branches in an attempt to knock the ball down.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hFYnSoA7NJtJdWzUWVkctm" name="Hughes-GettyImages-1324596884" alt="Mackenzie Hughes looks in a tree for a golf ball" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFYnSoA7NJtJdWzUWVkctm-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Mackenzie Hughes' golf ball got stuck in a tree while in contention at the 2021 US Open </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Upon identifying the ball, Theegala took an <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/golf-rules/unplayable-ball-essentials">unplayable ball</a> as, under Rule 19.2c, specifically 'Reference Point', it states: "When the ball lies above the ground, such as in a tree, the reference point is the spot directly below the ball on the ground."</p><p>A one-shot penalty occurred for the American who, after taking the drop, fired his iron to the left-side of the green, before two-putting for a bogey five.</p><p>Going on to shoot a one-over-par back nine, Theegala then followed that up with a two-over-par third round on Saturday, as he dropped into 69th spot at five-over-par, just three places above Aldrich Potgieter, who is at the foot of the leaderboard.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Baycurrent Classic Tee Times 2026: Final Round Groupings ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The PGA Tour is in Japan this week for the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/titleist-pro-v1-and-pro-v1x-2027-baycurrent-classic">Baycurrent Classic</a>, with a 72-man field competing at Yokohama Country Club.</p><p>After three rounds of action, it's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/michael-brennan-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Michael Brennan</a>, Zach Bauchou and Jacob Bridgeman who lead at 13-under, as Major winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/adam-scott-golfer-facts-bio">Adam Scott</a> and Justin Thomas are among a five-way share of fourth at 12-under.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="P2gcToAeMWGFfP8eYWtYMj" name="Bridgeman-GettyImages-2299477964" alt="Jacob Bridgeman hits a fairway wood off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P2gcToAeMWGFfP8eYWtYMj-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bridgeman held the 18 and 36-hole lead in Japan </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Nine players sit within a single shot, while Ryan Gerard, Mac Meissner and Max Homa are 10-under and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-wins-baycurrent-classic-2025">defending champion, Xander Schauffele</a>, joins Sungjae Im, Brian Harman and Michael Kim at nine-under.</p><p>It means we have a potential thrilling final day in store in Japan, where players are looking to earn as much prize money and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall points</a> as possible in the third Fall event of 2026.</p><p>In terms of tee times, the three leaders, Brennan, Bauchou and Bridgeman, are the final group off at 2.21am (GMT+1), with there being a two tee start on Sunday.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="w7pj2GJQaQy632XUA7LecA" name="Xander-GettyImages-2299468720" alt="Xander Schauffele waves to the crowd" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7pj2GJQaQy632XUA7LecA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Schauffele is looking to defend his Baycurrent Championship title from 12 months ago </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Check out the full tee times for the final round of the Baycurrent Classic below...</p><h2 id="baycurrent-classic-tee-times-final-round">Baycurrent Classic Tee Times: Final Round</h2><p><em>All times GMT+1</em></p><p>*denotes a 10th tee start.</p><ul><li>12.20am: Ren Yonezawa, Yusaku Hosono, Billy Horschel</li><li>*12.20am: Kristoffer Ventura, Collin Morikawa, Nico Echavarria</li><li>12.31am: Andrew Putnam, Lee Hodges, Denny McCarthy</li><li>*12.31am: Taylor Moore, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Jackson Suber</li><li>12.42am: Patrick Rodgers, John Parry, Hideki Matsuyama</li><li>*12.42am: Ricky Castillo, Tomohiro Ishizaka, Nick Taylor</li><li>12.53am: Doug Ghim, Keegan Bradley, Michael Thorbjornsen</li><li>*12.53am: Matt Wallace, Tony Finau, David Lipsky</li><li>1.04am: Takumi Kanaya, Beau Hossler, Ryo Hisatsune</li><li>*1.04am: Johnny Keefer, Jinichiro Kozuma, Pierceson Coody</li><li>1.15am: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Min Woo Lee, Ben Kohles</li><li>*1.15am: Yoshinori Fujimoto, Chandler Phillips, Davis Thompson</li><li>1.26am: Kevin Roy, Kosuke Sunagawa, Jordan Spieth</li><li>*1.26am: Keita Nakajima, Kevin Yu, Taylor Pendrith</li><li>1.37am: Brian Harman, Sungjae Im, Michael Kim</li><li>*1.37am: Aguri Iwasaki, Matt McCarty, Max Greyserman</li><li>1.48am: Mac Meissner, Max Homa, Xander Schauffele</li><li>*1.48am: Maverick McNealy, Wyndham Clark, Alex Smalley</li><li>1.59am: Stephan Jaeger, Keith Mitchell, Ryan Gerard</li><li>*1.59am: Sang-hee Lee, Hiroshi Iwata, Kurt Kitayama</li><li>2.10am: Adam Scott, Jordan Smith, Justin Thomas</li><li>*2.10am: Rickie Fowler, Koshin Nagasaki (a), Sahith Theegala</li><li>2.21am: Michael Brennan, Zach Bauchou, Jacob Bridgeman</li><li>*2.21am: Steven Fisk, Tom Hoge, Aldrich Potgieter</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ There's a three-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the Baycurrent Classic, where an exciting finish is in store at Yokohama Country Club ]]>
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                                <p>The PGA Tour is in Japan this week for the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/titleist-pro-v1-and-pro-v1x-2027-baycurrent-classic">Baycurrent Classic</a>, with a 72-man field competing at Yokohama Country Club.</p><p>After three rounds of action, it's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/michael-brennan-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Michael Brennan</a>, Zach Bauchou and Jacob Bridgeman who lead at 13-under, as Major winners <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/adam-scott-golfer-facts-bio">Adam Scott</a> and Justin Thomas are among a five-way share of fourth at 12-under.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="P2gcToAeMWGFfP8eYWtYMj" name="Bridgeman-GettyImages-2299477964" alt="Jacob Bridgeman hits a fairway wood off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P2gcToAeMWGFfP8eYWtYMj-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bridgeman held the 18 and 36-hole lead in Japan </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Nine players sit within a single shot, while Ryan Gerard, Mac Meissner and Max Homa are 10-under and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-wins-baycurrent-classic-2025">defending champion, Xander Schauffele</a>, joins Sungjae Im, Brian Harman and Michael Kim at nine-under.</p><p>It means we have a potential thrilling final day in store in Japan, where players are looking to earn as much prize money and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall points</a> as possible in the third Fall event of 2026.</p><p>In terms of tee times, the three leaders, Brennan, Bauchou and Bridgeman, are the final group off at 2.21am (GMT+1), with there being a two tee start on Sunday.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="w7pj2GJQaQy632XUA7LecA" name="Xander-GettyImages-2299468720" alt="Xander Schauffele waves to the crowd" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7pj2GJQaQy632XUA7LecA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Schauffele is looking to defend his Baycurrent Championship title from 12 months ago </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Check out the full tee times for the final round of the Baycurrent Classic below...</p><h2 id="baycurrent-classic-tee-times-final-round">Baycurrent Classic Tee Times: Final Round</h2><p><em>All times GMT+1</em></p><p>*denotes a 10th tee start.</p><ul><li>12.20am: Ren Yonezawa, Yusaku Hosono, Billy Horschel</li><li>*12.20am: Kristoffer Ventura, Collin Morikawa, Nico Echavarria</li><li>12.31am: Andrew Putnam, Lee Hodges, Denny McCarthy</li><li>*12.31am: Taylor Moore, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Jackson Suber</li><li>12.42am: Patrick Rodgers, John Parry, Hideki Matsuyama</li><li>*12.42am: Ricky Castillo, Tomohiro Ishizaka, Nick Taylor</li><li>12.53am: Doug Ghim, Keegan Bradley, Michael Thorbjornsen</li><li>*12.53am: Matt Wallace, Tony Finau, David Lipsky</li><li>1.04am: Takumi Kanaya, Beau Hossler, Ryo Hisatsune</li><li>*1.04am: Johnny Keefer, Jinichiro Kozuma, Pierceson Coody</li><li>1.15am: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Min Woo Lee, Ben Kohles</li><li>*1.15am: Yoshinori Fujimoto, Chandler Phillips, Davis Thompson</li><li>1.26am: Kevin Roy, Kosuke Sunagawa, Jordan Spieth</li><li>*1.26am: Keita Nakajima, Kevin Yu, Taylor Pendrith</li><li>1.37am: Brian Harman, Sungjae Im, Michael Kim</li><li>*1.37am: Aguri Iwasaki, Matt McCarty, Max Greyserman</li><li>1.48am: Mac Meissner, Max Homa, Xander Schauffele</li><li>*1.48am: Maverick McNealy, Wyndham Clark, Alex Smalley</li><li>1.59am: Stephan Jaeger, Keith Mitchell, Ryan Gerard</li><li>*1.59am: Sang-hee Lee, Hiroshi Iwata, Kurt Kitayama</li><li>2.10am: Adam Scott, Jordan Smith, Justin Thomas</li><li>*2.10am: Rickie Fowler, Koshin Nagasaki (a), Sahith Theegala</li><li>2.21am: Michael Brennan, Zach Bauchou, Jacob Bridgeman</li><li>*2.21am: Steven Fisk, Tom Hoge, Aldrich Potgieter</li></ul>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The first of seven tournaments in eight weeks to completely end the 2026 PGA Tour season has reached its final round.</p><p>Plenty of players in the Bank of Utah Championship have taken great strides in securing their playing rights at this level ahead of a crucial 2027 campaign.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>None more so than Austin Smotherman and Doug Ghim - the two runaway leaders at the top of the leaderboard.</p><p>Smotherman heads the pack on 23-under while Ghim is only a shot behind - four in front of his closest challenger at the highly scoreable Black Desert Resort.</p><p>And while plenty of other players have enjoyed great progress in terms of their long-term aims this week, whoever picks up the win will immediately eradicate their concerns.</p><p>Not only will they lock up their PGA Tour card for next term, but they will also pick up 500 FedExCup Fall points and a winner's check for more than $1 million from an overall prize pot of $6 million.</p><p>Unfortunately, they won't actually welcome that entire figure into their bank account for a number of different reasons which affects <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much every pro golfer really earns</a>, but they will still walk away far richer than they were on Thursday.</p><p>For everyone else, it will be a case of battling it out to earn as much money and as many FedExCup Fall points as possible. </p><p>The man in second will collect an initial $654,000 while everyone else who finishes inside the top-16 has a chance to claim a six-figure payday.</p><p>Below is the maximum prize money payout for each position at the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship based on 75 players making the cut and before ties are taken into account. This list will be updated once the tournament has concluded.</p><h2 id="bank-of-utah-championship-prize-money-breakdown">Bank Of Utah Championship Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>$1,080,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>$654,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>$414,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>$294,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>$246,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>$217,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>$202,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>$187,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>$175,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>$163,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>$151,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>12th</p></td><td  ><p>$139,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>13th</p></td><td  ><p>$127,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>$115,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>15th</p></td><td  ><p>$109,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>16th</p></td><td  ><p>$103,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>17th</p></td><td  ><p>$97,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>18th</p></td><td  ><p>$91,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>19th</p></td><td  ><p>$85,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>$79,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>21st</p></td><td  ><p>$73,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>22nd</p></td><td  ><p>$67,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>$62,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>24th</p></td><td  ><p>$57,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>$53,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>$48,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>$46,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>$44,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>29th</p></td><td  ><p>$42,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>$41,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>$39,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>32nd</p></td><td  ><p>$37,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>33rd</p></td><td  ><p>$35,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>34th</p></td><td  ><p>$34,200</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>35th</p></td><td  ><p>$32,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>36th</p></td><td  ><p>$31,200</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>$29,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>38th</p></td><td  ><p>$28,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>39th</p></td><td  ><p>$27,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>40th</p></td><td  ><p>$26,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>41st</p></td><td  ><p>$24,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>42nd</p></td><td  ><p>$24,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>$22,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>44th</p></td><td  ><p>$21,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>$20,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>46th</p></td><td  ><p>$18,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>$17,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>48th</p></td><td  ><p>$16,740</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>49th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>50th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,420</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>51st</p></td><td  ><p>$15,060</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>52nd</p></td><td  ><p>$14,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>53rd</p></td><td  ><p>$14,460</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>54th</p></td><td  ><p>$14,220</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>55th</p></td><td  ><p>$14,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>56th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,980</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>57th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,860</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>58th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,740</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>59th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,620</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>60th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>61st</p></td><td  ><p>$13,380</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>62nd</p></td><td  ><p>$13,260</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>63rd</p></td><td  ><p>$13,140</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>64th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>65th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>66th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,660</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>68th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,540</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>69th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,420</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>70th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>71st</p></td><td  ><p>$12,180</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>72nd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,060</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>73rd</p></td><td  ><p>$11,940</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>74th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,820</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>75th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,700</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. During his time with Golf Monthly, Jonny has interviewed several stars of the game, including Robert MacIntyre, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Joaquin Niemann. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and recently reached his Handicap goal of 18 for the first time. He has attended multiple Open Championships, including his first for Golf Monthly at Royal Portrush in 2025.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>The first of seven tournaments in eight weeks to completely end the 2026 PGA Tour season has reached its final round.</p><p>Plenty of players in the Bank of Utah Championship have taken great strides in securing their playing rights at this level ahead of a crucial 2027 campaign.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>None more so than Austin Smotherman and Doug Ghim - the two runaway leaders at the top of the leaderboard.</p><p>Smotherman heads the pack on 23-under while Ghim is only a shot behind - four in front of his closest challenger at the highly scoreable Black Desert Resort.</p><p>And while plenty of other players have enjoyed great progress in terms of their long-term aims this week, whoever picks up the win will immediately eradicate their concerns.</p><p>Not only will they lock up their PGA Tour card for next term, but they will also pick up 500 FedExCup Fall points and a winner's check for more than $1 million from an overall prize pot of $6 million.</p><p>Unfortunately, they won't actually welcome that entire figure into their bank account for a number of different reasons which affects <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much every pro golfer really earns</a>, but they will still walk away far richer than they were on Thursday.</p><p>For everyone else, it will be a case of battling it out to earn as much money and as many FedExCup Fall points as possible. </p><p>The man in second will collect an initial $654,000 while everyone else who finishes inside the top-16 has a chance to claim a six-figure payday.</p><p>Below is the maximum prize money payout for each position at the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship based on 75 players making the cut and before ties are taken into account. This list will be updated once the tournament has concluded.</p><h2 id="bank-of-utah-championship-prize-money-breakdown">Bank Of Utah Championship Prize Money Breakdown</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>$1,080,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>$654,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>$414,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>$294,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>$246,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>$217,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>$202,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>$187,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>$175,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>$163,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>$151,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>12th</p></td><td  ><p>$139,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>13th</p></td><td  ><p>$127,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>$115,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>15th</p></td><td  ><p>$109,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>16th</p></td><td  ><p>$103,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>17th</p></td><td  ><p>$97,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>18th</p></td><td  ><p>$91,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>19th</p></td><td  ><p>$85,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>$79,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>21st</p></td><td  ><p>$73,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>22nd</p></td><td  ><p>$67,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>$62,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>24th</p></td><td  ><p>$57,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>$53,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>$48,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>$46,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>$44,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>29th</p></td><td  ><p>$42,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>$41,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>$39,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>32nd</p></td><td  ><p>$37,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>33rd</p></td><td  ><p>$35,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>34th</p></td><td  ><p>$34,200</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>35th</p></td><td  ><p>$32,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>36th</p></td><td  ><p>$31,200</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>$29,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>38th</p></td><td  ><p>$28,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>39th</p></td><td  ><p>$27,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>40th</p></td><td  ><p>$26,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>41st</p></td><td  ><p>$24,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>42nd</p></td><td  ><p>$24,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>$22,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>44th</p></td><td  ><p>$21,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>$20,100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>46th</p></td><td  ><p>$18,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>$17,700</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>48th</p></td><td  ><p>$16,740</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>49th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>50th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,420</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " 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><p>$13,020</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>65th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,900</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>66th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,780</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,660</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>68th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,540</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>69th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,420</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>70th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,300</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>71st</p></td><td  ><p>$12,180</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>72nd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,060</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>73rd</p></td><td  ><p>$11,940</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>74th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,820</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>75th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,700</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bank Of Utah Championship Final Round Tee Times And Pairings 2026: What Time Do The Leaders Start? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The Bank of Utah Championship has reached its final round and there are two players with obvious claims for the title.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/austin-smotherman-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Austin Smotherman</a> leads the way on 23-under for the week while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/things-you-didnt-know-about-doug-ghim-223041">Doug Ghim</a> is only a stroke behind and will join the former in the final group later on today.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Both will be desperate to lock up a win which would guarantee them PGA Tour status through 2028 - the opening year of the circuit's new identity.</p><p>For everyone else on 18-under or worse, the final round represents the last opportunity this week to move up the leaderboard and earn as many FedExCup points as possible. </p><p>Those who finish between 51st and 60th in the final FedExCup standings will earn spots in two Signature Events to start next year. </p><p>For everyone else, it's about trying to finish inside the FedExCup's top-100 in order to secure PGA Tour status next term.</p><p>Below is the full list of final-round tee times and pairings for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/how-can-i-play-black-desert-resort-and-how-much-is-a-green-fee">Black Desert Resort</a>.</p><h2 id="bank-of-utah-championship-final-round-tee-times">BANK OF UTAH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES</h2><p><strong>1ST HOLE</strong></p><p><strong>MDT (BST)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>7:30am (2:30pm) -</strong> Brendon Todd, Matthieu Pavon</li><li><strong>7:40am (2:40pm) - </strong>Haotong Li, Nick Dunlap</li><li><strong>7:50am (2:50pm) -</strong> William Mouw, John Parry</li><li><strong>8:00am (3:00pm) -</strong> Adam Svensson, Jackson Koivun</li><li><strong>8:10am (3:10pm) -</strong> Eric Cole, Marco Penge</li><li><strong>8:20am (3:20pm) - </strong>Kevin Yu, Jesper Svensson</li><li><strong>8:30am (3:30pm) - </strong>Joel Dahmen, Harry Higgs</li><li><strong>8:45am (3:45pm) - </strong>Patrick Rodgers, Davis Thompson</li><li><strong>8:55am (3:55pm) - </strong>Beau Hossler, Zecheng Dou</li><li><strong>9:05am (4:05pm) -</strong> Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>9:15am (4:15pm) - </strong>Patrick Fishburn, Erik van Rooyen</li><li><strong>9:25am (4:25pm) -</strong> Brice Garnett, Patton Kizzire</li><li><strong>9:35am (4:35pm) - </strong>Taylor Moore, Emiliano Grillo</li><li><strong>9:45am (4:45pm) - </strong>Alejandro Tosti, Matt McCarty</li><li><strong>10:00am (5:00pm) - </strong>Dylan Wu, Mark Hubbard</li><li><strong>10:10am (5:10pm) - </strong>Jordan Smith, Lee Hodges</li><li><strong>10:20am (5:20pm) - </strong>Michael Brennan, Zac Blair</li><li><strong>10:30am (5:30pm) - </strong>Chad Ramey, Luke Clanton</li><li><strong>10:40am (5:40pm) - </strong>Harry Hall, Max McGreevy</li><li><strong>10:50am (5:50pm) - </strong>Justin Lower, Chandler Blanchet</li><li><strong>11:00am (6:00pm) - </strong>Danny Walker, Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>11:15am (6:15pm) - </strong>Davis Riley, Billy Horschel</li><li><strong>11:25am (6:25pm) - </strong>Seamus Power, Takumi Kanaya</li><li><strong>11:35am (6:35pm) - </strong>Jackson Suber, Zach Bauchou</li><li><strong>11:45am (6:45pm) -</strong> Max Homa, Sudarshan Yellamaraju</li><li><strong>11:55am (6:55pm) - </strong>David Lipsky, Kevin Roy</li><li><strong>12:05pm (7:05pm) - </strong>Kihei Akina (a), John VanDerLaan</li><li><strong>12:15pm (7:15pm) - </strong>Gordon Sargent, Ben Kohles</li><li><strong>12:30pm (7:30pm) - </strong>Rico Hoey, Kristoffer Ventura</li><li><strong>12:40pm (7:40pm) - </strong>Chris Kirk, Neal Shipley</li><li><strong>12:50pm (7:50pm) -</strong> David Ford, AJ Ewart</li><li><strong>1:00pm (8:00pm) - </strong>Stephan Jaeger, Steven Fisk</li><li><strong>1:10pm (8:10pm) - </strong>Kevin Streelman, Johnny Keefer</li><li><strong>1:20pm (8:20pm) -</strong> Trace Crowe, Ben James</li><li><strong>1:30pm (8:30pm) - </strong>Austin Smotherman, Doug Ghim</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. During his time with Golf Monthly, Jonny has interviewed several stars of the game, including Robert MacIntyre, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Joaquin Niemann. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and recently reached his Handicap goal of 18 for the first time. He has attended multiple Open Championships, including his first for Golf Monthly at Royal Portrush in 2025.&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Austin Smotherman tees off during round three of the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Austin Smotherman tees off during round three of the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort]]></media:text>
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                                <p>The Bank of Utah Championship has reached its final round and there are two players with obvious claims for the title.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/austin-smotherman-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Austin Smotherman</a> leads the way on 23-under for the week while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/things-you-didnt-know-about-doug-ghim-223041">Doug Ghim</a> is only a stroke behind and will join the former in the final group later on today.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Both will be desperate to lock up a win which would guarantee them PGA Tour status through 2028 - the opening year of the circuit's new identity.</p><p>For everyone else on 18-under or worse, the final round represents the last opportunity this week to move up the leaderboard and earn as many FedExCup points as possible. </p><p>Those who finish between 51st and 60th in the final FedExCup standings will earn spots in two Signature Events to start next year. </p><p>For everyone else, it's about trying to finish inside the FedExCup's top-100 in order to secure PGA Tour status next term.</p><p>Below is the full list of final-round tee times and pairings for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/how-can-i-play-black-desert-resort-and-how-much-is-a-green-fee">Black Desert Resort</a>.</p><h2 id="bank-of-utah-championship-final-round-tee-times">BANK OF UTAH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES</h2><p><strong>1ST HOLE</strong></p><p><strong>MDT (BST)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>7:30am (2:30pm) -</strong> Brendon Todd, Matthieu Pavon</li><li><strong>7:40am (2:40pm) - </strong>Haotong Li, Nick Dunlap</li><li><strong>7:50am (2:50pm) -</strong> William Mouw, John Parry</li><li><strong>8:00am (3:00pm) -</strong> Adam Svensson, Jackson Koivun</li><li><strong>8:10am (3:10pm) -</strong> Eric Cole, Marco Penge</li><li><strong>8:20am (3:20pm) - </strong>Kevin Yu, Jesper Svensson</li><li><strong>8:30am (3:30pm) - </strong>Joel Dahmen, Harry Higgs</li><li><strong>8:45am (3:45pm) - </strong>Patrick Rodgers, Davis Thompson</li><li><strong>8:55am (3:55pm) - </strong>Beau Hossler, Zecheng Dou</li><li><strong>9:05am (4:05pm) -</strong> Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>9:15am (4:15pm) - </strong>Patrick Fishburn, Erik van Rooyen</li><li><strong>9:25am (4:25pm) -</strong> Brice Garnett, Patton Kizzire</li><li><strong>9:35am (4:35pm) - </strong>Taylor Moore, Emiliano Grillo</li><li><strong>9:45am (4:45pm) - </strong>Alejandro Tosti, Matt McCarty</li><li><strong>10:00am (5:00pm) - </strong>Dylan Wu, Mark Hubbard</li><li><strong>10:10am (5:10pm) - </strong>Jordan Smith, Lee Hodges</li><li><strong>10:20am (5:20pm) - </strong>Michael Brennan, Zac Blair</li><li><strong>10:30am (5:30pm) - </strong>Chad Ramey, Luke Clanton</li><li><strong>10:40am (5:40pm) - </strong>Harry Hall, Max McGreevy</li><li><strong>10:50am (5:50pm) - </strong>Justin Lower, Chandler Blanchet</li><li><strong>11:00am (6:00pm) - </strong>Danny Walker, Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>11:15am (6:15pm) - </strong>Davis Riley, Billy Horschel</li><li><strong>11:25am (6:25pm) - </strong>Seamus Power, Takumi Kanaya</li><li><strong>11:35am (6:35pm) - </strong>Jackson Suber, Zach Bauchou</li><li><strong>11:45am (6:45pm) -</strong> Max Homa, Sudarshan Yellamaraju</li><li><strong>11:55am (6:55pm) - </strong>David Lipsky, Kevin Roy</li><li><strong>12:05pm (7:05pm) - </strong>Kihei Akina (a), John VanDerLaan</li><li><strong>12:15pm (7:15pm) - </strong>Gordon Sargent, Ben Kohles</li><li><strong>12:30pm (7:30pm) - </strong>Rico Hoey, Kristoffer Ventura</li><li><strong>12:40pm (7:40pm) - </strong>Chris Kirk, Neal Shipley</li><li><strong>12:50pm (7:50pm) -</strong> David Ford, AJ Ewart</li><li><strong>1:00pm (8:00pm) - </strong>Stephan Jaeger, Steven Fisk</li><li><strong>1:10pm (8:10pm) - </strong>Kevin Streelman, Johnny Keefer</li><li><strong>1:20pm (8:20pm) -</strong> Trace Crowe, Ben James</li><li><strong>1:30pm (8:30pm) - </strong>Austin Smotherman, Doug Ghim</li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tom Kim Withdraws From Baycurrent Classic Following Gold Medal At Asian Games ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Tom Kim had arguably the most consequential victory of his life at the Asian Games, where he <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-avoids-mandatory-military-service-after-asian-games-gold-medal-victory">won the individual title to claim the gold medal</a>. </p><p>It wasn’t just winning gold in Japan that had implications for Kim’s career - it also earned him an exemption from mandatory military service in his native South Korea. </p><p>Able-bodied South Korean males are usually required to perform 18 to 21 months of military service before the age of 28, but some individuals can secure exemptions with success in notable events, including winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="3bK3hdJeGpoor32HK4w7K4" name="Kim-2298364313" alt="Tom Kim with the Asian Games gold medal" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bK3hdJeGpoor32HK4w7K4-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Kim won the gold medal at the Asian Games </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Initially, Kim had been in the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/major-winners-and-former-champions-headline-72-man-baycurrent-classic-field">72-player field for the third FedExCup Fall event of the PGA Tour season, the Baycurrent Classic</a>, which begins at Yokohama Country Club in Japan next week. </p><p>However, the four-time PGA Tour winner has withdrawn from the no-cut event, with Norwegian Kris Ventura taking his place in the field. </p><p>It’s not just the pressure of winning gold at the Asian Games that Kim has had to contend with in recent weeks. </p><p>His commitment at the Asian Games meant that he had to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-set-to-miss-presidents-cup-finish">leave last week’s Presidents Cup</a>, where he starred for the Internationals, before its conclusion. </p><p>While there is no confirmation as to why Kim has withdrawn from next week’s event, his dash from <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a> to Japan for his date with destiny will no doubt have contributed to a physically and emotionally draining spell for the 24-year-old.</p><p>Despite Kim’s decision not to participate in the Baycurrent Classic, there is still a strong field lined up for the event. </p><p>The defending champion is two-time Major winner Xander Schauffele, while US Open champion Wyndham Clark, who is in search of his fourth title of the season, also plays. </p><p>Other big names set to appear include Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and local hero Hideki Matsuyama, who won the tournament in 2021.  </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Tom Kim had arguably the most consequential victory of his life at the Asian Games, where he <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-avoids-mandatory-military-service-after-asian-games-gold-medal-victory">won the individual title to claim the gold medal</a>. </p><p>It wasn’t just winning gold in Japan that had implications for Kim’s career - it also earned him an exemption from mandatory military service in his native South Korea. </p><p>Able-bodied South Korean males are usually required to perform 18 to 21 months of military service before the age of 28, but some individuals can secure exemptions with success in notable events, including winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="3bK3hdJeGpoor32HK4w7K4" name="Kim-2298364313" alt="Tom Kim with the Asian Games gold medal" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bK3hdJeGpoor32HK4w7K4-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Kim won the gold medal at the Asian Games </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Initially, Kim had been in the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/major-winners-and-former-champions-headline-72-man-baycurrent-classic-field">72-player field for the third FedExCup Fall event of the PGA Tour season, the Baycurrent Classic</a>, which begins at Yokohama Country Club in Japan next week. </p><p>However, the four-time PGA Tour winner has withdrawn from the no-cut event, with Norwegian Kris Ventura taking his place in the field. </p><p>It’s not just the pressure of winning gold at the Asian Games that Kim has had to contend with in recent weeks. </p><p>His commitment at the Asian Games meant that he had to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-set-to-miss-presidents-cup-finish">leave last week’s Presidents Cup</a>, where he starred for the Internationals, before its conclusion. </p><p>While there is no confirmation as to why Kim has withdrawn from next week’s event, his dash from <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a> to Japan for his date with destiny will no doubt have contributed to a physically and emotionally draining spell for the 24-year-old.</p><p>Despite Kim’s decision not to participate in the Baycurrent Classic, there is still a strong field lined up for the event. </p><p>The defending champion is two-time Major winner Xander Schauffele, while US Open champion Wyndham Clark, who is in search of his fourth title of the season, also plays. </p><p>Other big names set to appear include Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and local hero Hideki Matsuyama, who won the tournament in 2021.  </p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The next four events in the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall schedule come from outside the US, beginning with a visit to Japan for the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club. </p><p>A limited field of just 72 will tee it up at the no-cut event, among them some of the biggest names in the game. </p><p>A year ago, two-time Major winner <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-wins-baycurrent-classic-2025">Xander Schauffele earned his 10th PGA Tour title</a> at the event, and he defends his title. </p><p>Other former winners of the tournament in the field include <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/nico-echavarria-wins-zozo-championship-record-score">2024 champion Nico Echavarria</a>, 2022 champion Keegan Bradley and Japan’s highest-profile player, Hideki Matsuyama, who won in 2021.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="yFZDQHSc4hVBbxHx39JCjR" name="Matsuyama-2292608216" alt="Hideki Matsuyama at the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yFZDQHSc4hVBbxHx39JCjR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hideki Matsuyama is one of several notable Japanese stars in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The latter will hope that the home support can inspire him to his 12th PGA Tour title and his first since The Sentry at the beginning of 2025.</p><p>Matsuyama will be joined by more notable Japanese stars including Ryo Hisatsune and Keita Nakajima. </p><p>The highest-ranked player in the field is World No.5 Wyndham Clark, who is looking for his fourth win of a glorious year that included his second US Open title.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="WjV99GTc9b8Fk8teVVhuKm" name="Clark-2292612402" alt="Wyndham Clark at the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WjV99GTc9b8Fk8teVVhuKm-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Wyndham Clark is the highest-ranked player  </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Three years ago, another two-time Major winner, Collin Morikawa, won the event when it was named the Zozo Championship, and he also plays. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jacob-bridgeman-claims-second-pga-tour-title-of-season-with-two-shot-victory-at-biltmore-championship">Jacob Bridgeman won the first FedExCup Fall event, the Biltmore Championship Asheville</a>, and he heads to Japan in search of his third win this season, having picked up his maiden PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational. </p><p>Other notable names in the field include two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas, Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Sungjae Im.  </p><p>Tom Kim had been due to appear, but following his gold medal win at the Asian Games, which also earned him an exemption from mandatory military service, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-withdraws-from-baycurrent-classic-following-gold-medal-at-asian-games">he has withdrawn</a>, with Kris Ventura taking his place.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The next four events in the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall schedule come from outside the US, beginning with a visit to Japan for the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club. </p><p>A limited field of just 72 will tee it up at the no-cut event, among them some of the biggest names in the game. </p><p>A year ago, two-time Major winner <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/xander-schauffele-wins-baycurrent-classic-2025">Xander Schauffele earned his 10th PGA Tour title</a> at the event, and he defends his title. </p><p>Other former winners of the tournament in the field include <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/nico-echavarria-wins-zozo-championship-record-score">2024 champion Nico Echavarria</a>, 2022 champion Keegan Bradley and Japan’s highest-profile player, Hideki Matsuyama, who won in 2021.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="yFZDQHSc4hVBbxHx39JCjR" name="Matsuyama-2292608216" alt="Hideki Matsuyama at the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yFZDQHSc4hVBbxHx39JCjR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hideki Matsuyama is one of several notable Japanese stars in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The latter will hope that the home support can inspire him to his 12th PGA Tour title and his first since The Sentry at the beginning of 2025.</p><p>Matsuyama will be joined by more notable Japanese stars including Ryo Hisatsune and Keita Nakajima. </p><p>The highest-ranked player in the field is World No.5 Wyndham Clark, who is looking for his fourth win of a glorious year that included his second US Open title.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="WjV99GTc9b8Fk8teVVhuKm" name="Clark-2292612402" alt="Wyndham Clark at the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WjV99GTc9b8Fk8teVVhuKm-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Wyndham Clark is the highest-ranked player  </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Three years ago, another two-time Major winner, Collin Morikawa, won the event when it was named the Zozo Championship, and he also plays. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jacob-bridgeman-claims-second-pga-tour-title-of-season-with-two-shot-victory-at-biltmore-championship">Jacob Bridgeman won the first FedExCup Fall event, the Biltmore Championship Asheville</a>, and he heads to Japan in search of his third win this season, having picked up his maiden PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational. </p><p>Other notable names in the field include two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas, Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Sungjae Im.  </p><p>Tom Kim had been due to appear, but following his gold medal win at the Asian Games, which also earned him an exemption from mandatory military service, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tom-kim-withdraws-from-baycurrent-classic-following-gold-medal-at-asian-games">he has withdrawn</a>, with Kris Ventura taking his place.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did The Presidents Cup Go Just How Europe Would Have Wanted? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The 2027 Ryder Cup is under a year away and we're set for an intense build-up now the Presidents Cup is in the rear-view mirror.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/presidents-cup-2026-live-updates-as-team-usa-chase-internationals-in-sunday-singles">USA completed a remarkable comeback on Sunday at Medinah</a> to win the singles 9.5-2.5 and seal a 17-13 victory to give them momentum ahead of next September's big clash at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/courses/top-100-courses/adare-manor-golf-club-course-review-169308">Adare Manor</a>.</p><p>US captain Brandt Snedeker told PGA Tour Sirius XM radio in the aftermath that the Americans will be a "problem" in Ireland next year, but will Luke Donald's Europeans be quietly confident after watching events unfold in Chicago?</p><p>"I think we’re all tired of this narrative that we don’t care about each other, that we don’t know how to play team golf. I think this proves it," Snedeker said.</p><p>"You don’t come back the way we did if these guys haven’t all bought into each other. This team is going to be a problem in Ireland. It’s going to be a problem.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FcQhzBYV9CaA5sPijAgYG5" name="Snedeker-2296948691" alt="Brandt Snedeker at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcQhzBYV9CaA5sPijAgYG5-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Snedeker admitted mistakes were made prior to Sunday's singles comeback </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While it was an impressive final day comeback and it's easy to see why Snedeker thinks Furyk's Team USA will be a problem for Europe next year, some might argue the final day singles papered over the cracks and put an end to any possible inquest after a difficult first three days for the home team.</p><p>A loss might have forced a change of strategy and some honest analysis, whereas the victory could ensure the Americans arrive in Ireland next year without fully correcting what went wrong on a disastrous day two and three after leading 3-2 on Thursday night.</p><p>In fact, it was eerily similar to last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage, where the Americans won 8.5-3.5 to 'only' lose 15-13 and avoid a truly humiliating defeat after being outclassed over the first two days.</p><p>Snedeker's Americans, despite holding a significant advantage over the Internationals on paper, trailed 7.5-10.5 heading into the final day, with the captain admitting he made mistakes in setting his team up.</p><p>He also claimed he is "tired of hearing how we can't play team golf," but the doubles sessions once again showed the Americans have work to do. </p><p>In particular, the foursomes results will cause concern for Furyk ahead of Adare Manor.</p><p>That's because since winning the foursomes 6-3 over the Internationals at Quail Hollow in 2022, the US has lost the alternate shot format heavily in every cup since.</p><h2 id="usa-39-s-recent-foursomes-struggle">USA's recent foursomes struggle</h2><ul><li><strong>2023 Ryder Cup:</strong> Lost 7-1</li><li><strong>2024 Presidents Cup:</strong> Lost 6-3</li><li><strong>2025 Ryder Cup:</strong> Lost 6-2</li><li><strong>2026 Presidents Cup:</strong> Lost 7-2</li></ul><p>In fact, the Americans have been swept three times in foursomes sessions since the 2023 Ryder Cup, losing 4-0 on day one at Marco Simone and twice 5-0 against the Internationals this year and in 2024.</p><p>Since 2023, they are 8-26 in the foursomes...which will be music to Luke Donald's ears.</p><p>Donald will certainly have concern in the singles, though, as the Americans have not lost a singles session in any Ryder or Presidents Cup since Le Golf National in 2018, when they went down 7.5-4.5.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ppr8q3tYjA9biDwx2zfSi8" name="Donald-GettyImages-2237957343" alt="Luke Donald holds up the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in 2025 after leading Team Europe to success" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ppr8q3tYjA9biDwx2zfSi8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Luke Donald's Europeans will pose a sterner test to the USA in Ireland next year </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>They dominated the Internationals 9.5-2.5 at Medinah after beating Europe 8.5-3.5 at Bethpage two years ago, with the team's individual strengths showing up on both occasions.</p><p>The Europeans will argue Team USA were trailing in each instance and therefore had nothing to lose, and both times they were buoyed on by the increasingly partisan home crowds.</p><p>On away soil in the most recent Ryder Cups they went 6-6 in Rome and lost in Paris so it could well be a different scenario when they don't have the home crowd cheering them on.</p><p>Despite a worrying foursomes trend, an away crowd to deal with and a much stronger opposition awaiting them in Ireland, there are plenty of positives for the Americans to take across the pond.</p><p>Scottie Scheffler won three points from four matches to dispell the myth that the World No.1 can't play team golf, and Snedeker's Jackson Koivun pick looks to have been a masterstroke. </p><p>The former World No.1 amateur, who won in just his third PGA Tour start, looks set to only improve after completing his Presidents Cup debut as the only American to go undefeated.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="HzYmgMSLmpd9At2Fg4XL2B" name="Koivun-2297448895" alt="Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HzYmgMSLmpd9At2Fg4XL2B-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Jackson Koviun looks set to star on many future USA teams </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In 12 months' time he should be an even fiercer prospect, and Furyk will hope to put the first three days of the 2026 Presidents Cup, and the first two of last year's Ryder Cup, behind them.</p><p>Saying that, though, the Americans have plenty of work to do with their partnerships and this past weekend's events in Chicago will have only given Luke Donald and his team extra confidence.</p><p>His team is far better than Geoff Ogilvy's on paper and a home crowd means his 12 men could well be favorites despite welcoming a US team stacked with the world's best players once again.</p><p>While the Americans have struggled in the doubles sessions and lack obvious partnerships, Donald already knows the teams of Rahm/Hatton, Fleetwood/McIlroy and likely a couple more will be ready to go once again.</p><p>The 2026 Presidents Cup was a win for Team USA on paper, but did it paper over cracks? We'll find out in a year's time.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan&#039;s memorable Claret Jug triumph.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. His favourite course worldwide is Sentosa Golf Club&#039;s Serapong Course.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elliott is currently playing:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Driver: Titleist TSR4&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mini driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hybrid: Titleist 816H2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Irons: Mizuno MP5&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore, Callaway Jaws MD5&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>The 2027 Ryder Cup is under a year away and we're set for an intense build-up now the Presidents Cup is in the rear-view mirror.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/presidents-cup-2026-live-updates-as-team-usa-chase-internationals-in-sunday-singles">USA completed a remarkable comeback on Sunday at Medinah</a> to win the singles 9.5-2.5 and seal a 17-13 victory to give them momentum ahead of next September's big clash at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/courses/top-100-courses/adare-manor-golf-club-course-review-169308">Adare Manor</a>.</p><p>US captain Brandt Snedeker told PGA Tour Sirius XM radio in the aftermath that the Americans will be a "problem" in Ireland next year, but will Luke Donald's Europeans be quietly confident after watching events unfold in Chicago?</p><p>"I think we’re all tired of this narrative that we don’t care about each other, that we don’t know how to play team golf. I think this proves it," Snedeker said.</p><p>"You don’t come back the way we did if these guys haven’t all bought into each other. This team is going to be a problem in Ireland. It’s going to be a problem.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FcQhzBYV9CaA5sPijAgYG5" name="Snedeker-2296948691" alt="Brandt Snedeker at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FcQhzBYV9CaA5sPijAgYG5-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Snedeker admitted mistakes were made prior to Sunday's singles comeback </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While it was an impressive final day comeback and it's easy to see why Snedeker thinks Furyk's Team USA will be a problem for Europe next year, some might argue the final day singles papered over the cracks and put an end to any possible inquest after a difficult first three days for the home team.</p><p>A loss might have forced a change of strategy and some honest analysis, whereas the victory could ensure the Americans arrive in Ireland next year without fully correcting what went wrong on a disastrous day two and three after leading 3-2 on Thursday night.</p><p>In fact, it was eerily similar to last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage, where the Americans won 8.5-3.5 to 'only' lose 15-13 and avoid a truly humiliating defeat after being outclassed over the first two days.</p><p>Snedeker's Americans, despite holding a significant advantage over the Internationals on paper, trailed 7.5-10.5 heading into the final day, with the captain admitting he made mistakes in setting his team up.</p><p>He also claimed he is "tired of hearing how we can't play team golf," but the doubles sessions once again showed the Americans have work to do. </p><p>In particular, the foursomes results will cause concern for Furyk ahead of Adare Manor.</p><p>That's because since winning the foursomes 6-3 over the Internationals at Quail Hollow in 2022, the US has lost the alternate shot format heavily in every cup since.</p><h2 id="usa-39-s-recent-foursomes-struggle">USA's recent foursomes struggle</h2><ul><li><strong>2023 Ryder Cup:</strong> Lost 7-1</li><li><strong>2024 Presidents Cup:</strong> Lost 6-3</li><li><strong>2025 Ryder Cup:</strong> Lost 6-2</li><li><strong>2026 Presidents Cup:</strong> Lost 7-2</li></ul><p>In fact, the Americans have been swept three times in foursomes sessions since the 2023 Ryder Cup, losing 4-0 on day one at Marco Simone and twice 5-0 against the Internationals this year and in 2024.</p><p>Since 2023, they are 8-26 in the foursomes...which will be music to Luke Donald's ears.</p><p>Donald will certainly have concern in the singles, though, as the Americans have not lost a singles session in any Ryder or Presidents Cup since Le Golf National in 2018, when they went down 7.5-4.5.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ppr8q3tYjA9biDwx2zfSi8" name="Donald-GettyImages-2237957343" alt="Luke Donald holds up the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in 2025 after leading Team Europe to success" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ppr8q3tYjA9biDwx2zfSi8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Luke Donald's Europeans will pose a sterner test to the USA in Ireland next year </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>They dominated the Internationals 9.5-2.5 at Medinah after beating Europe 8.5-3.5 at Bethpage two years ago, with the team's individual strengths showing up on both occasions.</p><p>The Europeans will argue Team USA were trailing in each instance and therefore had nothing to lose, and both times they were buoyed on by the increasingly partisan home crowds.</p><p>On away soil in the most recent Ryder Cups they went 6-6 in Rome and lost in Paris so it could well be a different scenario when they don't have the home crowd cheering them on.</p><p>Despite a worrying foursomes trend, an away crowd to deal with and a much stronger opposition awaiting them in Ireland, there are plenty of positives for the Americans to take across the pond.</p><p>Scottie Scheffler won three points from four matches to dispell the myth that the World No.1 can't play team golf, and Snedeker's Jackson Koivun pick looks to have been a masterstroke. </p><p>The former World No.1 amateur, who won in just his third PGA Tour start, looks set to only improve after completing his Presidents Cup debut as the only American to go undefeated.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="HzYmgMSLmpd9At2Fg4XL2B" name="Koivun-2297448895" alt="Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HzYmgMSLmpd9At2Fg4XL2B-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Jackson Koviun looks set to star on many future USA teams </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In 12 months' time he should be an even fiercer prospect, and Furyk will hope to put the first three days of the 2026 Presidents Cup, and the first two of last year's Ryder Cup, behind them.</p><p>Saying that, though, the Americans have plenty of work to do with their partnerships and this past weekend's events in Chicago will have only given Luke Donald and his team extra confidence.</p><p>His team is far better than Geoff Ogilvy's on paper and a home crowd means his 12 men could well be favorites despite welcoming a US team stacked with the world's best players once again.</p><p>While the Americans have struggled in the doubles sessions and lack obvious partnerships, Donald already knows the teams of Rahm/Hatton, Fleetwood/McIlroy and likely a couple more will be ready to go once again.</p><p>The 2026 Presidents Cup was a win for Team USA on paper, but did it paper over cracks? 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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ DP World Tour Pro Makes 'Difficult Decision' To Give Up PGA Tour Card ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Popular DP World Tour pro <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dan-brown">Dan Brown</a> announced he has made the "difficult decision" to give up his PGA Tour card with immediate effect.</p><p>Brown earned one of the 10 dual-membership opportunities via his excellent play on the DP World Tour in 2025 with his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/bmw-international-open-2025-leaderboard-report">emotional win at the BMW International Open</a> a significant reason behind his chance to compete on the PGA Tour this year.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>In something of a sliding doors moment, Brown was due to finish 11th in the list of eligible pros but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/daniel-brown-earns-pga-tour-card-after-laurie-canter-joins-liv-golf">Laurie Canter's decision to join LIV Golf</a> before the new PGA Tour season had begun meant his compatriot was promoted instead.</p><p>However, off the back of a campaign which featured a title and five other top-10s (two of which were runner-up finishes), the two-time DP World Tour winner largely struggled in his first venture on US soil.</p><p>The 31-year-old finished inside the top-20 on debut at the Sony Open but missed the cut in five of his next seven PGA Tour starts. In the two appearances where Brown did make the weekend, he ended T30th and T40th respectively.</p><p>With results on the course not improving during the second half of the PGA Tour campaign, Brown sat well outside the top-100 in the FedExCup standings prior to the FedExCup Fall portion.</p><p>Making a tough year worse, Brown has also been struggling with a nagging wrist injury for a while now - a problem which has caused him to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-winners-withdraw-from-bmw-pga-championship">withdraw from both the British Masters and the BMW PGA Championship</a>. </p><p>The former World No.67 has played only once since finishing T18th at The Open in July - a T16th result at the DP World Tour's Nexo Championship midway through August. </p><p>He had planned to have an injection in order to compete at the Irish Open earlier this month but ultimately decided against that course of action.</p><p>Now, Brown has revealed on social media that he will not resume his career on the PGA Tour and instead is committing to a run on his home circuit for the foreseeable future.</p><p>In a post published to his Instagram account, the Englishman explained: "Due to the recent health and injury issues I have made the difficult decision to not go back to the [PGA Tour] for the rest of the 2026 season. </p><p>"Having had a few days to think about things and after Wentworth I don’t feel as though I’m in the right place mentally and physically to see things out the way I would’ve liked. </p><p>"Huge thank you to everyone in America who made me feel welcome, I’ve been fortunate enough to have played some amazing golf tournaments and made some new friends along the way.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd07wzeMoGj/" target="_blank">A post shared by Dan Brown (@danbrown212)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>"So with that I will be playing the rest of the year on [the DP World Tour], a place in which I’m comfortable and can in turn surround myself with people who I feel can get me back on the right track. </p><p>"Lastly a huge thank you to all my family, friends and sponsors who have stuck by me through a frustrating period."</p><p>Brown is exempt on the DP World Tour through the end of next term on the DP World Tour thanks to his win in Germany last year.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="o8daad3Y8MrhBM9GgzbwHK" name="Brown-GettyImages-2223817031" alt="Dan Brown poses with the BMW International Open trophy after winning in 2025" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8daad3Y8MrhBM9GgzbwHK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Dan Brown poses with the BMW International Open trophy after winning in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Nevertheless, one of the circuit's biggest characters will undoubtedly be aiming to extend his stay beyond that via a return to the kind of form which helped him rise into the world's top-70 back in January.</p><p>Brown's first start since announcing his future plans will come at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland where a fantastic field has been assembled for the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/cost-play-3-alfred-dunhill-links-championship-courses">unique tournament at St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie</a>.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Popular DP World Tour pro <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dan-brown">Dan Brown</a> announced he has made the "difficult decision" to give up his PGA Tour card with immediate effect.</p><p>Brown earned one of the 10 dual-membership opportunities via his excellent play on the DP World Tour in 2025 with his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/bmw-international-open-2025-leaderboard-report">emotional win at the BMW International Open</a> a significant reason behind his chance to compete on the PGA Tour this year.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>In something of a sliding doors moment, Brown was due to finish 11th in the list of eligible pros but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/daniel-brown-earns-pga-tour-card-after-laurie-canter-joins-liv-golf">Laurie Canter's decision to join LIV Golf</a> before the new PGA Tour season had begun meant his compatriot was promoted instead.</p><p>However, off the back of a campaign which featured a title and five other top-10s (two of which were runner-up finishes), the two-time DP World Tour winner largely struggled in his first venture on US soil.</p><p>The 31-year-old finished inside the top-20 on debut at the Sony Open but missed the cut in five of his next seven PGA Tour starts. In the two appearances where Brown did make the weekend, he ended T30th and T40th respectively.</p><p>With results on the course not improving during the second half of the PGA Tour campaign, Brown sat well outside the top-100 in the FedExCup standings prior to the FedExCup Fall portion.</p><p>Making a tough year worse, Brown has also been struggling with a nagging wrist injury for a while now - a problem which has caused him to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-winners-withdraw-from-bmw-pga-championship">withdraw from both the British Masters and the BMW PGA Championship</a>. </p><p>The former World No.67 has played only once since finishing T18th at The Open in July - a T16th result at the DP World Tour's Nexo Championship midway through August. </p><p>He had planned to have an injection in order to compete at the Irish Open earlier this month but ultimately decided against that course of action.</p><p>Now, Brown has revealed on social media that he will not resume his career on the PGA Tour and instead is committing to a run on his home circuit for the foreseeable future.</p><p>In a post published to his Instagram account, the Englishman explained: "Due to the recent health and injury issues I have made the difficult decision to not go back to the [PGA Tour] for the rest of the 2026 season. </p><p>"Having had a few days to think about things and after Wentworth I don’t feel as though I’m in the right place mentally and physically to see things out the way I would’ve liked. </p><p>"Huge thank you to everyone in America who made me feel welcome, I’ve been fortunate enough to have played some amazing golf tournaments and made some new friends along the way.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd07wzeMoGj/" target="_blank">A post shared by Dan Brown (@danbrown212)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>"So with that I will be playing the rest of the year on [the DP World Tour], a place in which I’m comfortable and can in turn surround myself with people who I feel can get me back on the right track. </p><p>"Lastly a huge thank you to all my family, friends and sponsors who have stuck by me through a frustrating period."</p><p>Brown is exempt on the DP World Tour through the end of next term on the DP World Tour thanks to his win in Germany last year.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="o8daad3Y8MrhBM9GgzbwHK" name="Brown-GettyImages-2223817031" alt="Dan Brown poses with the BMW International Open trophy after winning in 2025" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8daad3Y8MrhBM9GgzbwHK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Dan Brown poses with the BMW International Open trophy after winning in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Nevertheless, one of the circuit's biggest characters will undoubtedly be aiming to extend his stay beyond that via a return to the kind of form which helped him rise into the world's top-70 back in January.</p><p>Brown's first start since announcing his future plans will come at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland where a fantastic field has been assembled for the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/cost-play-3-alfred-dunhill-links-championship-courses">unique tournament at St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie</a>.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Presidents Cup 2026 Day 4 Pairings: Sunday Singles ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>After a nip-and-tuck day of four-ball and foursomes sessions at the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are now five points from claiming the title outright for just the second time in its history.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Geoff Ogilvy's team began day three with a 7-3 lead after completing a clean sweep to beat the US 5-0 in the Friday foursomes at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>. </p><p>The Saturday <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/how-does-golfs-four-ball-format-work-245076">four-ball</a> session was a far tighter affair. After the US started brightly, going ahead in all four matches at one stage, the Internationals clawed their way back into the session, pegging the hosts back by 2.5-1.5. </p><p>That left the scores at 8.5-5.5 in favor of the Internationals ahead of the foursomes. </p><p>Once again, Brandt Snedeker's Team USA started well, but as in the morning, the Internationals came back into it. </p><p>Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup were the first to get a US point on the board in the afternoon with a comprehensive 6&4 win over Adam Scott and Sungjae Im.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="iDXCCNnNsipzkQjRKHGd2c" name="YoungGotterup-2296763272" alt="Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iDXCCNnNsipzkQjRKHGd2c-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup won the first foursomes point for Team USA   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It got better for the US when Patrick Cantlay and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a> beat Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim 2&1. </p><p>However, the next two points went to the Internationals, beginning with Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee's 3&2 win over Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark. </p><p>A second Internationals point came when Corey Conners and Nick Taylor completed a remarkable comeback from 3-down after 10 holes to beat Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman 1-up.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="g2CcwNmJYXqbEMqEwqg6FB" name="ConnersTaylor-2297310457" alt="Corey Conners and Nick Taylor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g2CcwNmJYXqbEMqEwqg6FB-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Corey Conners and Nick Taylor levelled things up for the Internationals in the foursomes session </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With the session finishing 2-2, it leaves the Internationals with a 10.5-7.5 lead, with 15.5 points needed for outright victory.</p><p>The remaining 12 points will be distributed in the 12 Sunday singles matches, with Ogilvy leaving some of his best players until later.</p><p>The first to go out will be Cameron Young and Ryo Hisatsune at 12:02pm ET (5:02pm BST). </p><p>Big matchups include Collin Morikawa vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott. Meanwhile, World No.1 Scottie Scheffler will play Nico Echavarria.</p><p>The final match features Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox, with a tee time of 2:14pm ET (7:14pm BST). </p><h2 id="presidents-cup-sunday-singles-pairings">Presidents Cup Sunday Singles Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 19 12:02pm (5:02pm):</strong> Cameron Young vs. Ryo Hisatsune</li><li><strong>Match 20 12:14pm (5:14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark vs. Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 21 12:26pm (5:26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas vs. Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 22 12:38am (5:38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler vs. Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 23 12:50am (5:50pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 24 1:02pm (6:02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>Match 25 1:14pm (6:14pm): </strong>Collin Morikawa vs<strong>.</strong> Hideki Matsuyama</li><li><strong>Match 26 1:26pm (6:26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 27 1:38pm (6:38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun vs. Si Woo Kim</li><li><strong>Match 28 1:50pm (6:50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman vs. Min Woo Lee</li><li><strong>Match 29 2:02pm (7:02pm):</strong> Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>Match 30 2:14am (7:14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Hall ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kxkcx94mVujtw7fcFJUwN-320-70.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>After a nip-and-tuck day of four-ball and foursomes sessions at the Presidents Cup, the Internationals are now five points from claiming the title outright for just the second time in its history.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Geoff Ogilvy's team began day three with a 7-3 lead after completing a clean sweep to beat the US 5-0 in the Friday foursomes at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>. </p><p>The Saturday <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/how-does-golfs-four-ball-format-work-245076">four-ball</a> session was a far tighter affair. After the US started brightly, going ahead in all four matches at one stage, the Internationals clawed their way back into the session, pegging the hosts back by 2.5-1.5. </p><p>That left the scores at 8.5-5.5 in favor of the Internationals ahead of the foursomes. </p><p>Once again, Brandt Snedeker's Team USA started well, but as in the morning, the Internationals came back into it. </p><p>Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup were the first to get a US point on the board in the afternoon with a comprehensive 6&4 win over Adam Scott and Sungjae Im.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="iDXCCNnNsipzkQjRKHGd2c" name="YoungGotterup-2296763272" alt="Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iDXCCNnNsipzkQjRKHGd2c-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup won the first foursomes point for Team USA   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It got better for the US when Patrick Cantlay and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a> beat Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim 2&1. </p><p>However, the next two points went to the Internationals, beginning with Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee's 3&2 win over Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark. </p><p>A second Internationals point came when Corey Conners and Nick Taylor completed a remarkable comeback from 3-down after 10 holes to beat Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman 1-up.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="g2CcwNmJYXqbEMqEwqg6FB" name="ConnersTaylor-2297310457" alt="Corey Conners and Nick Taylor" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g2CcwNmJYXqbEMqEwqg6FB-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Corey Conners and Nick Taylor levelled things up for the Internationals in the foursomes session </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>With the session finishing 2-2, it leaves the Internationals with a 10.5-7.5 lead, with 15.5 points needed for outright victory.</p><p>The remaining 12 points will be distributed in the 12 Sunday singles matches, with Ogilvy leaving some of his best players until later.</p><p>The first to go out will be Cameron Young and Ryo Hisatsune at 12:02pm ET (5:02pm BST). </p><p>Big matchups include Collin Morikawa vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott. Meanwhile, World No.1 Scottie Scheffler will play Nico Echavarria.</p><p>The final match features Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox, with a tee time of 2:14pm ET (7:14pm BST). </p><h2 id="presidents-cup-sunday-singles-pairings">Presidents Cup Sunday Singles Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 19 12:02pm (5:02pm):</strong> Cameron Young vs. Ryo Hisatsune</li><li><strong>Match 20 12:14pm (5:14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark vs. Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 21 12:26pm (5:26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas vs. Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 22 12:38am (5:38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler vs. Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 23 12:50am (5:50pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 24 1:02pm (6:02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>Match 25 1:14pm (6:14pm): </strong>Collin Morikawa vs<strong>.</strong> Hideki Matsuyama</li><li><strong>Match 26 1:26pm (6:26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 27 1:38pm (6:38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun vs. Si Woo Kim</li><li><strong>Match 28 1:50pm (6:50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman vs. Min Woo Lee</li><li><strong>Match 29 2:02pm (7:02pm):</strong> Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>Match 30 2:14am (7:14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>After the Internationals completed a clean sweep to beat the US 5-0 in the Friday foursomes, Brandt Snedeker's hosts arrested the slide in the Saturday four-ball session at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>. </p><p>Beginning the day 7-3 behind, the US rallied early, taking the lead in all four matches to offer hope of going into the Saturday afternoon <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/what-is-foursomes-245016">foursomes </a>with parity restored.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>That didn't quite happen, with the Internationals winning 1.5 points. </p><p>Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim secured a 2&1 win over Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark, with another half a point coming courtesy of a tie in the match between Min Woo Lee and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/sungjae-im-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Sungjae Im</a> and Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun. </p><p>The US finally got its first full point on the board since Thursday when Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young completed a 2&1 win over Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. </p><p>Until late on, the match between Scottie Scheffler and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/things-you-didnt-know-about-sam-burns">Sam Burns</a> and Hideki Matsuyma and Ryo Histatsune could have gone either way. </p><p>However, Burns and Scheffler produced the goods when it mattered, winning the last three holes of their match against Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune to earn another crucial point.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="JGukcSjoNvayCbyXpcAbTa" name="SchefflerBurns-2297276627" alt="Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns at Medinah Country Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JGukcSjoNvayCbyXpcAbTa-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns won a vital point for the US in the morning four-ball session </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That leaves the Internationals leading 8.5-5.5, setting up a crucial afternoon foursomes session, where four of the remaining 16 points will be available. </p><p>The first match sees <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a> and Patrick Cantlay take on Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="pQ2zD6namZerskxfZG7P38" name="KimKim-2297280488" alt="Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQ2zD6namZerskxfZG7P38-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim face Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay in the foursomes session   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/jacob-bridgeman-golfer-facts-bio">Jacob Bridgeman</a> and Russell Henley face Nick Taylor and Corey Conners.</p><p>Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young play Adam Scott and Sungjae Im in the third match.</p><p>Scheffler sits out the afternoon foursomes, with Burns instead teaming up with Wyndham Clark to face Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-saturday-foursomes-pairings">Presidents Cup Saturday Foursomes Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 15 2:15pm (7:15pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 16 2:29pm (7:29pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman and Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor and Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 17 2:43pm (7:43pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young vs. Adam Scott and Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 18 2:57am (7:57pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Wyndham Clark vs. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-2">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> 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                                <p>After the Internationals completed a clean sweep to beat the US 5-0 in the Friday foursomes, Brandt Snedeker's hosts arrested the slide in the Saturday four-ball session at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>. </p><p>Beginning the day 7-3 behind, the US rallied early, taking the lead in all four matches to offer hope of going into the Saturday afternoon <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/what-is-foursomes-245016">foursomes </a>with parity restored.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>That didn't quite happen, with the Internationals winning 1.5 points. </p><p>Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim secured a 2&1 win over Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark, with another half a point coming courtesy of a tie in the match between Min Woo Lee and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/sungjae-im-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Sungjae Im</a> and Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun. </p><p>The US finally got its first full point on the board since Thursday when Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young completed a 2&1 win over Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. </p><p>Until late on, the match between Scottie Scheffler and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/things-you-didnt-know-about-sam-burns">Sam Burns</a> and Hideki Matsuyma and Ryo Histatsune could have gone either way. </p><p>However, Burns and Scheffler produced the goods when it mattered, winning the last three holes of their match against Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune to earn another crucial point.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="JGukcSjoNvayCbyXpcAbTa" name="SchefflerBurns-2297276627" alt="Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns at Medinah Country Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JGukcSjoNvayCbyXpcAbTa-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns won a vital point for the US in the morning four-ball session </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That leaves the Internationals leading 8.5-5.5, setting up a crucial afternoon foursomes session, where four of the remaining 16 points will be available. </p><p>The first match sees <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/xander-schauffele-golfer-bio-wins-career-earnings">Xander Schauffele</a> and Patrick Cantlay take on Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="pQ2zD6namZerskxfZG7P38" name="KimKim-2297280488" alt="Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQ2zD6namZerskxfZG7P38-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim face Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay in the foursomes session   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/jacob-bridgeman-golfer-facts-bio">Jacob Bridgeman</a> and Russell Henley face Nick Taylor and Corey Conners.</p><p>Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young play Adam Scott and Sungjae Im in the third match.</p><p>Scheffler sits out the afternoon foursomes, with Burns instead teaming up with Wyndham Clark to face Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-saturday-foursomes-pairings">Presidents Cup Saturday Foursomes Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 15 2:15pm (7:15pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 16 2:29pm (7:29pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman and Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor and Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 17 2:43pm (7:43pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young vs. Adam Scott and Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 18 2:57am (7:57pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Wyndham Clark vs. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-2">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Presidents Cup 2026 Day 3 Pairings: Saturday Four-Ball Matches ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>History may not be on the Internationals’ side, with 13 defeats in 15 editions of the Presidents Cup against the USA.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>However, Geoff Ogilvy’s team has a significant advantage heading into day three at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a> thanks to a stunning foursomes session on Friday. </p><p>The day started with Brandt Snedeker’s hosts holding a 3-2 lead following the opening day of foursomes, but for the second consecutive edition of the match, Friday had a sting in the tail for the US. </p><p>Two years ago at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/royal-montreal-golf-club-presidents-cup">Royal Montreal</a>, the Internationals fought back from a 5-0 drubbing in the four-ball session to return the favour with a whitewash of the US in the foursomes on day two.</p><p>They repeated that feat on day two in Chicago, and this time it sent the Internationals into a 7-3 lead ahead of Saturday’s four-ball and foursomes sessions.</p><p>Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama secured the first point of the day for the Internationals with a 3&2 win over <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/russell-henley-american-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Russell Henley</a> and Jacob Bridgeman. </p><p>That drew the Internationals level in the match, but it soon got better when Corey Conners and Nick Taylor claimed a 1-up win over Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. </p><p>Ryan Fox and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/min-woo-lee-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Min Woo Lee</a> then beat Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark by the same score before Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout secured a 3&2 win over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="7zM2wCzREv7UYSFGYfgpkP" name="FoxLee-2297155029" alt="Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7zM2wCzREv7UYSFGYfgpkP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee beat Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim completed the rout with a 4&3 win over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele after the latter missed a short putt to extend the match.</p><p>With their tails up, the Internationals will be determined to press home their advantage, although the US will know a strong four-ball session on Saturday morning will see them right back in it. </p><p>The four-ball session gets underway at 8:02am ET (1:02pm BST) with Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun vs Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. </p><p>Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune won their four-ball match on Thursday, and they team up again to take on Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in the last of the four matches, starting at 8:56am ET (1:56pm BST).</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-saturday-four-ball-pairings">Presidents Cup Saturday Four-Ball Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 11 8:02am (1:02pm):</strong> Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun vs. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 12 8:20am (1:20pm):</strong> Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 13 8:38am (1:38pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young vs. Nick Taylor and Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 14 8:56am (1:56pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-3">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>History may not be on the Internationals’ side, with 13 defeats in 15 editions of the Presidents Cup against the USA.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>However, Geoff Ogilvy’s team has a significant advantage heading into day three at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a> thanks to a stunning foursomes session on Friday. </p><p>The day started with Brandt Snedeker’s hosts holding a 3-2 lead following the opening day of foursomes, but for the second consecutive edition of the match, Friday had a sting in the tail for the US. </p><p>Two years ago at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/royal-montreal-golf-club-presidents-cup">Royal Montreal</a>, the Internationals fought back from a 5-0 drubbing in the four-ball session to return the favour with a whitewash of the US in the foursomes on day two.</p><p>They repeated that feat on day two in Chicago, and this time it sent the Internationals into a 7-3 lead ahead of Saturday’s four-ball and foursomes sessions.</p><p>Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama secured the first point of the day for the Internationals with a 3&2 win over <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/russell-henley-american-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Russell Henley</a> and Jacob Bridgeman. </p><p>That drew the Internationals level in the match, but it soon got better when Corey Conners and Nick Taylor claimed a 1-up win over Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. </p><p>Ryan Fox and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/min-woo-lee-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Min Woo Lee</a> then beat Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark by the same score before Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout secured a 3&2 win over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="7zM2wCzREv7UYSFGYfgpkP" name="FoxLee-2297155029" alt="Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7zM2wCzREv7UYSFGYfgpkP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee beat Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim completed the rout with a 4&3 win over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele after the latter missed a short putt to extend the match.</p><p>With their tails up, the Internationals will be determined to press home their advantage, although the US will know a strong four-ball session on Saturday morning will see them right back in it. </p><p>The four-ball session gets underway at 8:02am ET (1:02pm BST) with Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun vs Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. </p><p>Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune won their four-ball match on Thursday, and they team up again to take on Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in the last of the four matches, starting at 8:56am ET (1:56pm BST).</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-saturday-four-ball-pairings">Presidents Cup Saturday Four-Ball Pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 11 8:02am (1:02pm):</strong> Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun vs. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 12 8:20am (1:20pm):</strong> Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li><li><strong>Match 13 8:38am (1:38pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young vs. Nick Taylor and Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 14 8:56am (1:56pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-3">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Capitalizing On Enticing 'Fall Series' Could Be Seminal Moment For DP World Tour ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>There's been some stellar fields on <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/which-dp-world-tour-players-pga-tour-cards">the DP World Tour</a> recently, and it could be a sign of things to come as the next couple of years look to present a golden opportunity for the tour to establish itself as the place to play golf in the fall.</p><p>It looks like there's a perfect storm brewing with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-championship-series-all-need-know">changes to the PGA Tour coming in 2028</a> effectively ending the season around the end of August.</p><p>Coupled with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rory-mcilroy-predicts-liv-golf-departures-with-dp-world-tour-in-good-spot-to-benefit">the DP World Tour</a> now adding a few more national opens to what's already a solid line-up of events on it's Back 9 and all the ingredients seem to be there for officials at Wentworth to try and build a star-studded 'Fall Series' type of run.</p><p>LIV Golf stars still being banned from the PGA Tour next year should see an influx of big names into DP World Tour events in 2027, and if this year's anything to go by once they get a taste of the courses, crowds and history of tournaments available they'll be hooked.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So if the DP World Tour plays its cards right the strong events scheduled in September and October next year, either side of the Ryder Cup, could be filled with big names and really raise their profile.</p><p>Then once the PGA Tour season changes in 2028 kick in, the door will be wide open for European and international golf to become the epicentre of the action - a 'Fall Series' if you will.</p><p>That's something Ludvig Aberg certainly agrees with, saying: "Yeah, absolutely. I think the way PGA Tour is going to change in '28, I think it opens up for that.</p><p>"Last couple years for me, I've spent majority of the first part of the year, first six months over in the US, and then I'd like to come over here and play. </p><p>"And if that includes playing some good events, good tournaments, big golf courses, I'm definitely going to be all for that. And I think the way the Tour schedule is going to work in '28, I think there would be an opportunity for that."</p><p>Viktor Hovland agrees that a Fall Series seeing elite players flock to Europe "would be a great, great situation". </p><p>"I do want this fall season to be strong," he added. "And I think it seems like a lot of big-time players are going to come over here and play, which I think is great, and I'd like to play a few more tournaments in the future.</p><p>"So, yeah, if these tournaments can improve in strength, I'm all for it."</p><h2 id="why-is-dp-world-tour-in-the-fall-so-attractive">Why is DP World Tour in the fall so attractive?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="3fqkN4WJYm4dtjUZxXbFQR" name="Hovland-2292128271" alt="Viktor Hovland" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3fqkN4WJYm4dtjUZxXbFQR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The likes of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and other elite Europeans are all singing the same tune - with McIlroy cutting down his PGA Tour schedule and increasing his global commitments in the fall.</p><p>But it's a similar story coming from American golfers. Patrick Reed has long been a regular on the DP World Tour, Brooks Koepka is playing more and recent BMW PGA Championship winner JJ Spaun is a huge fan.</p><p>"I think the new structure of the PGA Tour and schedule moving forward, especially in 2028, this will give us more opportunity, more time, to play events broad," said 2025 US Open champion Spaun.</p><p>"I definitely feel like I'm going to plan a little bit more of a global schedule or a European schedule moving forward in the fall time." </p><p>Getting out an experiencing new countries and new cultures is an obvious attraction for golfers, while the history of some of the tournaments on offer is also a selling point.</p><p>Ryan Gerard added: "The DP World Tour is a great tour and we're lucky to have fantastic events like this one that I can come play in what would technically be the offseason on the PGA Tour.</p><p>"I just enjoy playing golf. There's a lot of really awesome places outside of the United States that we don't get to go to very often."</p><h2 id="community-spirit-in-europe-enticing-americans">Community spirit in Europe enticing Americans</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="FiLCGhHueRXfFo6hZ4v3Df" name="Spaun-2295740917" alt="JJ Spaun with his wife, Melody, with the BMW PGA Championship trophy and a mask of Jeremy Clarkson" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FiLCGhHueRXfFo6hZ4v3Df-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But what really shines through from players talking about the DP World Tour is the sense of community and the different atmosphere surrounding the tournaments.</p><p>"The community's great," said Spaun. "The spectators and fans are great. The boys on this tour are great. The support's awesome. It's been a brilliant time."</p><p>And that's echoed by Hovland, who admits he's "Americanized" after living in the United States for almost a decade, so he can really notice the difference.</p><p>"It's maybe a little bit more relaxed, and it feels like you can maybe get to know other competitors or other people a little bit more than I'd say on the PGA Tour," said the proud Norwegian.</p><p>"And it's very competitive over there. Everyone has like their own team and they have their own schedule that they abide by very strictly.</p><p>"Over here, everyone kind of seems to stay at the same hotels, go to the same restaurants for dinner. You know, it's just a little different vibe. And I do quite enjoy it. But I think mostly just because, you know, that is more the European culture, I'd say."</p><p>If the big names keep coming to Europe next year, it could be a seminal moment for the DP World Tour to really increase its standing in the global game.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                            <![CDATA[ With stellar fields this year and the chance for even more big names next year, the DP World Tour has the chance to seize the moment and become the centre of elite global golf in the fall for years to come ]]>
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                                <p>There's been some stellar fields on <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/which-dp-world-tour-players-pga-tour-cards">the DP World Tour</a> recently, and it could be a sign of things to come as the next couple of years look to present a golden opportunity for the tour to establish itself as the place to play golf in the fall.</p><p>It looks like there's a perfect storm brewing with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-championship-series-all-need-know">changes to the PGA Tour coming in 2028</a> effectively ending the season around the end of August.</p><p>Coupled with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rory-mcilroy-predicts-liv-golf-departures-with-dp-world-tour-in-good-spot-to-benefit">the DP World Tour</a> now adding a few more national opens to what's already a solid line-up of events on it's Back 9 and all the ingredients seem to be there for officials at Wentworth to try and build a star-studded 'Fall Series' type of run.</p><p>LIV Golf stars still being banned from the PGA Tour next year should see an influx of big names into DP World Tour events in 2027, and if this year's anything to go by once they get a taste of the courses, crowds and history of tournaments available they'll be hooked.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So if the DP World Tour plays its cards right the strong events scheduled in September and October next year, either side of the Ryder Cup, could be filled with big names and really raise their profile.</p><p>Then once the PGA Tour season changes in 2028 kick in, the door will be wide open for European and international golf to become the epicentre of the action - a 'Fall Series' if you will.</p><p>That's something Ludvig Aberg certainly agrees with, saying: "Yeah, absolutely. I think the way PGA Tour is going to change in '28, I think it opens up for that.</p><p>"Last couple years for me, I've spent majority of the first part of the year, first six months over in the US, and then I'd like to come over here and play. </p><p>"And if that includes playing some good events, good tournaments, big golf courses, I'm definitely going to be all for that. And I think the way the Tour schedule is going to work in '28, I think there would be an opportunity for that."</p><p>Viktor Hovland agrees that a Fall Series seeing elite players flock to Europe "would be a great, great situation". </p><p>"I do want this fall season to be strong," he added. "And I think it seems like a lot of big-time players are going to come over here and play, which I think is great, and I'd like to play a few more tournaments in the future.</p><p>"So, yeah, if these tournaments can improve in strength, I'm all for it."</p><h2 id="why-is-dp-world-tour-in-the-fall-so-attractive">Why is DP World Tour in the fall so attractive?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="3fqkN4WJYm4dtjUZxXbFQR" name="Hovland-2292128271" alt="Viktor Hovland" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3fqkN4WJYm4dtjUZxXbFQR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The likes of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and other elite Europeans are all singing the same tune - with McIlroy cutting down his PGA Tour schedule and increasing his global commitments in the fall.</p><p>But it's a similar story coming from American golfers. Patrick Reed has long been a regular on the DP World Tour, Brooks Koepka is playing more and recent BMW PGA Championship winner JJ Spaun is a huge fan.</p><p>"I think the new structure of the PGA Tour and schedule moving forward, especially in 2028, this will give us more opportunity, more time, to play events broad," said 2025 US Open champion Spaun.</p><p>"I definitely feel like I'm going to plan a little bit more of a global schedule or a European schedule moving forward in the fall time." </p><p>Getting out an experiencing new countries and new cultures is an obvious attraction for golfers, while the history of some of the tournaments on offer is also a selling point.</p><p>Ryan Gerard added: "The DP World Tour is a great tour and we're lucky to have fantastic events like this one that I can come play in what would technically be the offseason on the PGA Tour.</p><p>"I just enjoy playing golf. There's a lot of really awesome places outside of the United States that we don't get to go to very often."</p><h2 id="community-spirit-in-europe-enticing-americans">Community spirit in Europe enticing Americans</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="FiLCGhHueRXfFo6hZ4v3Df" name="Spaun-2295740917" alt="JJ Spaun with his wife, Melody, with the BMW PGA Championship trophy and a mask of Jeremy Clarkson" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FiLCGhHueRXfFo6hZ4v3Df-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But what really shines through from players talking about the DP World Tour is the sense of community and the different atmosphere surrounding the tournaments.</p><p>"The community's great," said Spaun. "The spectators and fans are great. The boys on this tour are great. The support's awesome. It's been a brilliant time."</p><p>And that's echoed by Hovland, who admits he's "Americanized" after living in the United States for almost a decade, so he can really notice the difference.</p><p>"It's maybe a little bit more relaxed, and it feels like you can maybe get to know other competitors or other people a little bit more than I'd say on the PGA Tour," said the proud Norwegian.</p><p>"And it's very competitive over there. Everyone has like their own team and they have their own schedule that they abide by very strictly.</p><p>"Over here, everyone kind of seems to stay at the same hotels, go to the same restaurants for dinner. You know, it's just a little different vibe. And I do quite enjoy it. But I think mostly just because, you know, that is more the European culture, I'd say."</p><p>If the big names keep coming to Europe next year, it could be a seminal moment for the DP World Tour to really increase its standing in the global game.</p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Team USA took a narrow 3-2 advantage from Thursday's opening four ball matches at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/watch-presidents-cup-2026">the Presidents Cup</a>, and Brandt Snedeker has kept his lead-off pairing for Friday's foursomes.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/first-tiger-woods-now-scottie-scheffler-why-cant-dominant-world-no-1s-dominate-for-team-usa">Scottie Scheffler</a> and Sam Burns finally got their first win as a pairing for Team USA at the fifth time of asking, and they're again going out in the first of Friday's five matches.</p><p>The Americans will face an all-Canadian duo this time around as Corey Conners and Nick Taylor will lead out Geoff Ogilviy's International Team.</p><p>It's the tougher format on Friday with<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule"> the alternate shot foursomes</a> putting a lot more pressure on players than Thursday's opening four balls.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There's a new pairing for the USA going out second, with debutant Jacob Bridgeman partnering Russell Henley to take on South Korean Sungjae Im and Japan's former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama. </p><p>Matsuyama was a winner on Thursday with compatriot Ryo Hisatsune as they took down Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele 3&1.</p><p>Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa beat Ryan Fox and Adam Scott on Thursday - and Fox will get his chance for swift revenge as he takes on the same American duo again but this time alongside Min Woo Lee.</p><p>Scott goes out with South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout this time in match four against Cameron Young and Justin Thomas - who partnered young Jackson Koivun to victory in his debut.</p><p>The anchor match looks a beauty too - with Thursday winners Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim staying together and facing the crack American partnership of Xander Schuaffele and Patrick Cantlay.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-friday-foursomes-pairings">Presidents Cup Friday foursomes pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1 2:05pm (7:05pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Corey Conners and Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>Match 2 2:19pm (7:19pm):</strong> Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman vs. Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama</li><li><strong>Match 3 2:33pm(7:33pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa vs. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee</li><li><strong>Match 4 2:47pm (7:47pm):</strong> Justin Thomas and Cameron Young vs. Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>Match 5 3:01pm (8:01pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-4">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Team USA took a narrow 3-2 advantage from Thursday's opening four ball matches at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/watch-presidents-cup-2026">the Presidents Cup</a>, and Brandt Snedeker has kept his lead-off pairing for Friday's foursomes.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/first-tiger-woods-now-scottie-scheffler-why-cant-dominant-world-no-1s-dominate-for-team-usa">Scottie Scheffler</a> and Sam Burns finally got their first win as a pairing for Team USA at the fifth time of asking, and they're again going out in the first of Friday's five matches.</p><p>The Americans will face an all-Canadian duo this time around as Corey Conners and Nick Taylor will lead out Geoff Ogilviy's International Team.</p><p>It's the tougher format on Friday with<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule"> the alternate shot foursomes</a> putting a lot more pressure on players than Thursday's opening four balls.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There's a new pairing for the USA going out second, with debutant Jacob Bridgeman partnering Russell Henley to take on South Korean Sungjae Im and Japan's former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama. </p><p>Matsuyama was a winner on Thursday with compatriot Ryo Hisatsune as they took down Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele 3&1.</p><p>Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa beat Ryan Fox and Adam Scott on Thursday - and Fox will get his chance for swift revenge as he takes on the same American duo again but this time alongside Min Woo Lee.</p><p>Scott goes out with South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout this time in match four against Cameron Young and Justin Thomas - who partnered young Jackson Koivun to victory in his debut.</p><p>The anchor match looks a beauty too - with Thursday winners Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim staying together and facing the crack American partnership of Xander Schuaffele and Patrick Cantlay.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-friday-foursomes-pairings">Presidents Cup Friday foursomes pairings</h2><p><em><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></em></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1 2:05pm (7:05pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Corey Conners and Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>Match 2 2:19pm (7:19pm):</strong> Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman vs. Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama</li><li><strong>Match 3 2:33pm(7:33pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa vs. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee</li><li><strong>Match 4 2:47pm (7:47pm):</strong> Justin Thomas and Cameron Young vs. Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout</li><li><strong>Match 5 3:01pm (8:01pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-4">How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">Presidents Cup</a> begins on Thursday at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah Country Club</a> with five four ball matches taking place on the opening morning of battle between Team USA and the Internationals.</p><p>Team USA return to the scene of that epic 2012 Ryder Cup disaster just outside Chicago hoping for much better fortunes as Brandt Snedeker's side look to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-could-should-change-presidents-cup">continue their dominance over the International team. </a></p><p>And Snedeker has gone big to start off with World No.1 Scottie Scheffler leading from the front as he plays alongside his buddy Sam Burns in the USA's first four ball pairing.</p><p>Geoff Ogilvy sends out a pretty exciting looking partnership himself with Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im heading out in the first of five four ball matches in the opening session.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-formats-explained-how-foursomes-four-balls-and-singles-differ">Five foursome matches</a> will then take place on Friday at Medinah, before two sessions on Saturday containing both formats and the Sunday singles - with the first to 15.5 points winning the Presidents Cup.</p><p>The USA, who have <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/this-presidents-cup-statistic-reveals-a-long-standing-problem-for-the-internationals">won 13 of the 15 previous editions</a> with just one defeat and one tie, are <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-teams-2026-how-the-us-and-internationals-compare">huge favourites once again</a> at Medinah.</p><p>Snedeker will hope Burns can get the best out of Scheffler, who has a surprisingly poor record in team golf with a 6-11-4 return across his Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup appearances.</p><p>Cameron Young, who impressed at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, is paired with Xander Schauffele to take on Japanese duo Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune in Thursday's second match.</p><p>And <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jackson-koivun-told-how-to-play-his-way-into-presidents-cup-team-as-brandt-snedeker-admits-hed-be-dumb-not-to-consider-him">21-year-old Jackson Koivun</a> will make his Presidents Cup debut a little over three months after claiming his second NCAA title with Auburn.</p><p>Koivun, who played in the Junior Presidents Cup just four years ago as a high school senior, has been given the experienced Justin Thomas as a partner for his first taste of senior team golf with the USA.</p><p>Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria will be taking on Thomas and Koivun in match three.</p><p>Ogilvy will be hoping former Masters champion Adam Scott and newly crowned Open champion Ryan Fox will form a crack partnership this week - their first task is to take on fellow Major champions Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa.</p><p>And Thursday's final pairing sees the bundle of energy that is Tom Kim partnered with Si Woo Kim to take on Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay.</p><p>Having Tom Kim facing Cantlay is very much a fire and ice battle for the anchor match of the session.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-day-1-four-ball-pairings">Presidents Cup day 1 four ball pairings</h2><p><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1 (12:35pm/5.35pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler/Sam Burns v Min Woo Lee/Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 2</strong> <strong>(12:53pm/5.53pm): </strong>Cameron Young/Xander Schauffele v Hideki Matsuyama/Ryo Hisatsune</li><li><strong>Match 3 (1:11pm/6.11pm):</strong> Justin Thomas/Jackson Koivun v Corey Conners/Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 4 (1:29pm/6.29pm): </strong>Wyndham Clark/Collin Morikawa v Ryan Fox/Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 5</strong> <strong>(1:47pm/6.47pm): </strong>Chris Gotterup/Patrick Cantlay v Tom Kim/Si Woo Kim</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-the-2026-presidents-cup-on-tv">How to watch the 2026 Presidents Cup on TV</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.21%;"><img id="xPhX6e9AcKTMYRQYT3KuJK" name="Pres Cup-2242023648_edited" alt="Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker stand with the Presidents Cup trophy." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPhX6e9AcKTMYRQYT3KuJK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1439" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">Presidents Cup</a> begins on Thursday at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah Country Club</a> with five four ball matches taking place on the opening morning of battle between Team USA and the Internationals.</p><p>Team USA return to the scene of that epic 2012 Ryder Cup disaster just outside Chicago hoping for much better fortunes as Brandt Snedeker's side look to <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-could-should-change-presidents-cup">continue their dominance over the International team. </a></p><p>And Snedeker has gone big to start off with World No.1 Scottie Scheffler leading from the front as he plays alongside his buddy Sam Burns in the USA's first four ball pairing.</p><p>Geoff Ogilvy sends out a pretty exciting looking partnership himself with Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im heading out in the first of five four ball matches in the opening session.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-formats-explained-how-foursomes-four-balls-and-singles-differ">Five foursome matches</a> will then take place on Friday at Medinah, before two sessions on Saturday containing both formats and the Sunday singles - with the first to 15.5 points winning the Presidents Cup.</p><p>The USA, who have <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/this-presidents-cup-statistic-reveals-a-long-standing-problem-for-the-internationals">won 13 of the 15 previous editions</a> with just one defeat and one tie, are <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-teams-2026-how-the-us-and-internationals-compare">huge favourites once again</a> at Medinah.</p><p>Snedeker will hope Burns can get the best out of Scheffler, who has a surprisingly poor record in team golf with a 6-11-4 return across his Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup appearances.</p><p>Cameron Young, who impressed at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, is paired with Xander Schauffele to take on Japanese duo Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune in Thursday's second match.</p><p>And <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jackson-koivun-told-how-to-play-his-way-into-presidents-cup-team-as-brandt-snedeker-admits-hed-be-dumb-not-to-consider-him">21-year-old Jackson Koivun</a> will make his Presidents Cup debut a little over three months after claiming his second NCAA title with Auburn.</p><p>Koivun, who played in the Junior Presidents Cup just four years ago as a high school senior, has been given the experienced Justin Thomas as a partner for his first taste of senior team golf with the USA.</p><p>Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria will be taking on Thomas and Koivun in match three.</p><p>Ogilvy will be hoping former Masters champion Adam Scott and newly crowned Open champion Ryan Fox will form a crack partnership this week - their first task is to take on fellow Major champions Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa.</p><p>And Thursday's final pairing sees the bundle of energy that is Tom Kim partnered with Si Woo Kim to take on Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay.</p><p>Having Tom Kim facing Cantlay is very much a fire and ice battle for the anchor match of the session.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-day-1-four-ball-pairings">Presidents Cup day 1 four ball pairings</h2><p><strong>Times in ET/BST</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1 (12:35pm/5.35pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler/Sam Burns v Min Woo Lee/Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 2</strong> <strong>(12:53pm/5.53pm): </strong>Cameron Young/Xander Schauffele v Hideki Matsuyama/Ryo Hisatsune</li><li><strong>Match 3 (1:11pm/6.11pm):</strong> Justin Thomas/Jackson Koivun v Corey Conners/Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 4 (1:29pm/6.29pm): </strong>Wyndham Clark/Collin Morikawa v Ryan Fox/Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 5</strong> <strong>(1:47pm/6.47pm): </strong>Chris Gotterup/Patrick Cantlay v Tom Kim/Si Woo Kim</li></ul><h2 id="how-to-watch-the-2026-presidents-cup-on-tv">How to watch the 2026 Presidents Cup on TV</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.21%;"><img id="xPhX6e9AcKTMYRQYT3KuJK" name="Pres Cup-2242023648_edited" alt="Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker stand with the Presidents Cup trophy." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPhX6e9AcKTMYRQYT3KuJK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1439" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>In its current guise, the magic number at the Presidents Cup is 15.5. Whichever team breaches that mark will get their hands on the famous trophy. </p><p>However, a lot of golf has to be played first and in various formats of match play. </p><p>Unlike the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryder-cup">Ryder Cup</a>, which is held over three days, the Presidents Cup takes place over four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). </p><p>Across those four days, nine <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/what-is-foursomes-245016">foursomes</a> matches, nine <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/how-does-golfs-four-ball-format-work-245076">four ball</a> matches and 12 singles matches are played to determine which team takes the glory.</p><p>And if you're not sure what these different formats are, here's how each works ahead of this week's contest at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah Country Club</a>. </p><h2 id="four-balls-thursday-and-saturday">FOUR BALLS (THURSDAY AND SATURDAY)</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">2026 Presidents Cup</a> will start with five four ball matches. Also known as "best ball," this is where all four players in a match - two teams of two - play their own ball on each hole.</p><p>It is, on paper, an easier form of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/match-play-golf-rules-explained-221131">match play</a> than foursomes and is a firm favourite of  club golfers, as you are responsible for your own ball and don't have to worry as much about hitting a bad shot and leaving your teammate in trouble.</p><p>Tactics play a big part in this format. One player might go out with an aggressive strategy and take on more risk, while their teammate plays more conservatively.</p><p>The team with the lower score on the hole wins, and it's halved with a tie. </p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team, while if the match finishes tied, it's half a point for each team. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1641px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb" name="Presidents-2068296295" alt="The Internationals lift the Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1641" height="923" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Internationals' only Presidents Cup win came in 1998 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="foursomes-friday-and-saturday">FOURSOMES (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY)</h2><p>Foursomes is different and more difficult. Also known as "<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/alternate-shot-golf-format-explained-221084">alternate shot</a>", players in teams of two take it in turns to hit shots.</p><p>One partner tees off on the odd-numbered holes, so that player would hit the opening tee shot, while the other takes the evens. After the tee shot players continue to alternate shots until the ball is holed.</p><p>Again, the team with the lower score on the hole wins. And if the scores are tied, the hole is halved. </p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team and half a point is awarded if it ends in a tie.</p><p>This format requires good strategy and excellent communication skills. Players need to work together to ensure they play to their strengths and get the ball in the hole as efficiently as possible.</p><p>Another interesting aspect of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/ryder-cup-rules-explained-who-uses-whose-golf-ball-in-foursomes">foursomes is who uses whose ball</a> - and players who use the same model or a similar type are often easy to pair together.</p><p>In the Presidents Cup this year, there will be five foursomes matches on Friday morning and four on Saturday. </p><h2 id="singles-sunday">SINGLES (SUNDAY)</h2><p>While some players on each team sit out in the foursomes and four ball sessions (only 10 players compete out of the 12), everyone plays in the Sunday singles. </p><p>This is a straight head-to-head battle, with all 12 players from each team on the course battling to win a crucial point that could determine who wins the Presidents Cup.</p><p>The lowest score on each hole wins, while if it is tied, the hole is halved.</p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team and if the match finishes tied, it's half a point for each team. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="GMeSHewzVH9pyKmmHociJX" name="Pres Cup 24-2175537532_edited" alt="Scottie Scheffler lifts the Presidents Cup trophy after the US claimed victory at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GMeSHewzVH9pyKmmHociJX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1441" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="presidents-cup-format-2026">Presidents Cup format 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 1: Thursday</p></td><td  ><p>5 fourball matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 2: Friday</p></td><td  ><p>5 foursomes matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 3: Saturday</p></td><td  ><p>4 morning fourball matches</p></td><td  ><p>4 afternoon foursomes matches</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 4: Sunday</p></td><td  ><p>12 Singles matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="how-many-points-do-you-need-to-win-the-presidents-cup">How many points do you need to win the Presidents Cup?</h2><p>There are 30 matches in the Presidents Cup, meaning there are 30 points up for grabs.</p><p>So, to win the Presidents Cup you need at least 15.5 points. </p><p>However, unlike in the Ryder Cup, if the match ends in a 15-15 tie, there is no rule that states the holders get to retain the trophy. </p><p>It has only happened once in the history of the Presidents Cup, in 2003 in South Africa when the US fought back from trailing by three points going into the Sunday singles. 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                                <p>In its current guise, the magic number at the Presidents Cup is 15.5. Whichever team breaches that mark will get their hands on the famous trophy. </p><p>However, a lot of golf has to be played first and in various formats of match play. </p><p>Unlike the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryder-cup">Ryder Cup</a>, which is held over three days, the Presidents Cup takes place over four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). </p><p>Across those four days, nine <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/what-is-foursomes-245016">foursomes</a> matches, nine <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/how-does-golfs-four-ball-format-work-245076">four ball</a> matches and 12 singles matches are played to determine which team takes the glory.</p><p>And if you're not sure what these different formats are, here's how each works ahead of this week's contest at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah Country Club</a>. </p><h2 id="four-balls-thursday-and-saturday">FOUR BALLS (THURSDAY AND SATURDAY)</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">2026 Presidents Cup</a> will start with five four ball matches. Also known as "best ball," this is where all four players in a match - two teams of two - play their own ball on each hole.</p><p>It is, on paper, an easier form of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/match-play-golf-rules-explained-221131">match play</a> than foursomes and is a firm favourite of  club golfers, as you are responsible for your own ball and don't have to worry as much about hitting a bad shot and leaving your teammate in trouble.</p><p>Tactics play a big part in this format. One player might go out with an aggressive strategy and take on more risk, while their teammate plays more conservatively.</p><p>The team with the lower score on the hole wins, and it's halved with a tie. </p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team, while if the match finishes tied, it's half a point for each team. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1641px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb" name="Presidents-2068296295" alt="The Internationals lift the Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1641" height="923" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Internationals' only Presidents Cup win came in 1998 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="foursomes-friday-and-saturday">FOURSOMES (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY)</h2><p>Foursomes is different and more difficult. Also known as "<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/alternate-shot-golf-format-explained-221084">alternate shot</a>", players in teams of two take it in turns to hit shots.</p><p>One partner tees off on the odd-numbered holes, so that player would hit the opening tee shot, while the other takes the evens. After the tee shot players continue to alternate shots until the ball is holed.</p><p>Again, the team with the lower score on the hole wins. And if the scores are tied, the hole is halved. </p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team and half a point is awarded if it ends in a tie.</p><p>This format requires good strategy and excellent communication skills. Players need to work together to ensure they play to their strengths and get the ball in the hole as efficiently as possible.</p><p>Another interesting aspect of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/ryder-cup-rules-explained-who-uses-whose-golf-ball-in-foursomes">foursomes is who uses whose ball</a> - and players who use the same model or a similar type are often easy to pair together.</p><p>In the Presidents Cup this year, there will be five foursomes matches on Friday morning and four on Saturday. </p><h2 id="singles-sunday">SINGLES (SUNDAY)</h2><p>While some players on each team sit out in the foursomes and four ball sessions (only 10 players compete out of the 12), everyone plays in the Sunday singles. </p><p>This is a straight head-to-head battle, with all 12 players from each team on the course battling to win a crucial point that could determine who wins the Presidents Cup.</p><p>The lowest score on each hole wins, while if it is tied, the hole is halved.</p><p>The overall winner of the match gets one point for their team and if the match finishes tied, it's half a point for each team. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.29%;"><img id="GMeSHewzVH9pyKmmHociJX" name="Pres Cup 24-2175537532_edited" alt="Scottie Scheffler lifts the Presidents Cup trophy after the US claimed victory at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GMeSHewzVH9pyKmmHociJX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1441" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="presidents-cup-format-2026">Presidents Cup format 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 1: Thursday</p></td><td  ><p>5 fourball matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 2: Friday</p></td><td  ><p>5 foursomes matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 3: Saturday</p></td><td  ><p>4 morning fourball matches</p></td><td  ><p>4 afternoon foursomes matches</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Day 4: Sunday</p></td><td  ><p>12 Singles matches</p></td><td  ></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="how-many-points-do-you-need-to-win-the-presidents-cup">How many points do you need to win the Presidents Cup?</h2><p>There are 30 matches in the Presidents Cup, meaning there are 30 points up for grabs.</p><p>So, to win the Presidents Cup you need at least 15.5 points. </p><p>However, unlike in the Ryder Cup, if the match ends in a 15-15 tie, there is no rule that states the holders get to retain the trophy. </p><p>It has only happened once in the history of the Presidents Cup, in 2003 in South Africa when the US fought back from trailing by three points going into the Sunday singles. That led to a 1 vs 1 playoff but it was deemed a tie once the light had faded.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Watch Presidents Cup 2026: Live Streams & TV Details ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The International side needs to find just five points out of the 12 available in the Sunday singles matches to end their run of 10 consecutive Presidents Cup defeats. If they can, it would be only the Internationals’ second win in the event's history and the first away from home.  </p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Presidents Cup 2026: key information</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Dates: </strong> September 24–27, 2026</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Venue: </strong> Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Illinois, USA</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• TV Channels:</strong> The Golf Channel (US) | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sports</a> (UK)  | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kayo Sports</a> (Aus)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Watch from anywhere: </strong>Try <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NordVPN risk-free</a></p></div></div><p>It is the first time on foreign soil, and only the fourth time ever, that the International Team has held the lead going into the singles of the Presidents Cup.  </p><p>But only once before have they turned a lead at the start of the singles session into a Cup-winning performance – in 1998, when they led going into the singles by a massive 9 points. In 2003, the USA side clawed back a three-point deficit to tie the match and retain the cup. In 2019, USA overturned a two-point deficit to win the match 16-14.  </p><p>The scale of the Internationals’ task is still huge. In every match today bar one, the USA player outguns their opponent in the Official World Golf Rankings, sometimes massively so. </p><p>For example the first match out is third-ranked Cam Young against 67th-ranked Ryo Hisatsune.</p><p>World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who lost his singles matches in his previous two appearances, is fourth out and against 61st-ranked Nico Echavarria.  </p><p>In this guide, <em>Golf Monthly</em> brings you all the details on how to watch the Presidents Cup 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world.  </p><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Can I watch Presidents Cup 2026 for free?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>In the US you can watch at no cost via free trials.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV's free trial</strong></a><strong> </strong>carries the Golf Channel and NBC meaning you can stream all the Presidents Cup for free. </p><p><a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a> also have free trials that also carry the Golf Channel and NBC.</p><p>Abroad this weekend and can't access your free trial? You need a <a href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>VPN</strong></a> — more on that below.</p></article></section><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-watch-presidents-cup-2026-from-anywhere"><span>Watch Presidents Cup 2026 from anywhere</span></h3><p>If you are outside your usual country, you can still access the streaming services you subscribe to, even when you're away from home, thanks to a handy piece of software known as a <strong>VPN</strong>. </p><p>Our expert colleagues over at <a href="https://www.techradar.com/" target="_blank">TechRadar</a> have tested loads of VPNs and they reckon NordVPN is the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-vpn" target="_blank">best VPN</a> provider out there right now. </p><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="d46f1b6a-b673-11f1-a7e5-814c6a64fb1e" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" data-dimension48="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure "  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:800px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:100.00%;"><img id="JE53M4ythP3pCaYUDbdjkG" name="VnF7jLxiP2tFksCEBf5N8F" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JE53M4ythP3pCaYUDbdjkG-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="800" height="800" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class=""></p></div></div></figure></a><p><u></u><a href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="d46f1b6a-b673-11f1-a7e5-814c6a64fb1e" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" data-dimension48="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" data-dimension25=""><u><strong>NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free</strong></u></a></p><p>🥇 <strong>World's best VPN service</strong><br><strong>✅ Fast, secure, huge location list</strong><br><strong>➕ 30-day money-back guarantee</strong><br>🔓 <strong>Unlocks CBS / Paramount+ / Golf Channel / ESPN Select</strong><a class="view-deal button" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="d46f1b6a-b673-11f1-a7e5-814c6a64fb1e" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" data-dimension48="NordVPN Mega Deal: 75% Off + 3 Months Extra Free" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-the-us"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in the US</span></h2><p>In the US, TV coverage for the first two days is on<strong> </strong>the <strong>Golf Channel.</strong> </p><p>You can access the channel through cord-cutting services like <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV (free trial)</strong></a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6*ivFEQ&offerid=966271.482&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Hulu + Live TV (free trial)</strong></a> and <a href="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/221109/3865091/14334?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&param1=hearst_paid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sling (cheapest monthly option)</strong></a>.</p><p>The weekend action will air on <strong>NBC</strong> with coverage available to live stream on the online platform, <strong>Peacock</strong>. You will need the Premium plan with prices starting at $12.99/month.</p><p>If you haven't got NBC on cable then a cord-cutting service is your best option. Our favourites include <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=golfmonthly-gb-2875914408320725131" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.sling.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sling</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a>.</p><div ><table><caption>US Broadcast Schedule</caption><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Day</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Sessions</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>TV coverage (times ET)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thursday 24th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>5x Fourballs</p></td><td  ><p>12.30pm-7pm (Golf Channel)  </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Friday 25th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>5x Foursomes</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-7pm (Golf Channel) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Saturday 26th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>4x Fourballs; 4x Foursomes</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel), 9am-7pm (NBC)   </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sunday 27th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>12x singles</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC)   </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-the-uk"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in the UK</span></h2><p>The Presidents Cup<strong> </strong>will be available on <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sky Sports</strong></a> in the UK. The action will be shown on the dedicated golf channel, Sky Sports Golf, with some of the play also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event.</p><p>Prices start at £22/month for Sky Sports on top of an existing Sky TV plan, while you can also stream all the action on NOW Sports. Prices start at £14.99/day.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-australia"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in Australia</span></h2><p>In Australia you can watch the Presidents Cup 2026 on Fox Sports and Kayo. <strong>Fox Sports</strong> will carry TV coverage on Fox Sports 503, while <a href="https://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kayo Sports</strong></a> will offer live streaming of all four days.</p><p>Kayo Sports plans start at AU$30/month, though you can get a 7-day trial for just AU$1.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-canada"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in Canada</span></h3><p>In Canada, live action of the Presidents Cup 2026 is being broadcast by TSN, with RDS carrying French language broadcast.</p><p>To access TSN you can either add it to your cable package or stream via <strong>TSN+</strong> with subscriptions starting from CA$24.99/month.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-sunday-singles-pairings"><span>Sunday singles pairings</span></h3><p><em>Times in ET (BST). World ranking in brackets.</em></p><ul><li><strong>12.02pm (5.02pm):</strong> Cameron Young (3) vs Ryo Hisatsune (67)</li><li><strong>12.14pm (5.14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark (5) vs Tom Kim (31)</li><li><strong>12.26pm (5.26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas (25) vs Corey Conners (55)</li><li><strong>12.38pm (5.38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler (1) vs Nico Echavarria (61)</li><li><strong>12.50pm (5.50pm):</strong> Sam Burns (8) vs Sungjae Im (60)</li><li><strong>1.02pm (6.02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup (7) vs Christiaan Bezuidenhout (104)</li><li><strong>1.14pm (6.14pm):</strong> Collin Morikawa (11) vs Hideki Matsuyama (27)</li><li><strong>1.26pm (6.26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay (28) vs Adam Scott (45)</li><li><strong>1.38pm (6.38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun (57) vs Si Woo Kim (14)</li><li><strong>1.50pm (6.50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman (20) vs Min Woo Lee (30)</li><li><strong>2.02pm (7.02pm):</strong> Russell Henley (6) vs Nick Taylor (85)</li><li><strong>2.14pm (7.14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele (10) vs Ryan Fox (22)</li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-results"><span>Presidents Cup: Results</span></h3><p>Thursday Fourballs:</p><ul><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns beat Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im 1 up</li><li>Cameron Young & Xander Schauffele lost to Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune 3&1</li><li>Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun beat Corey Conners & Nico Echavarria 4&3</li><li>Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa beat Ryan Fox & Adam Scott 3&2</li><li>Chris Gotterup & Patrick Cantlay lost to Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 3&1</li></ul><p><br>Friday foursomes:</p><ul><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns lost to Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 1up</li><li>Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman lost to Sungjae Im & Hideki Matsuyama  3&2</li><li>Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark lost to Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee 1 up</li><li>Justin Thomas & Cameron Young lost to Adam Scott & Christiaan Bezuidenhout 3&2</li><li>Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele lost to Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 4&3</li></ul><p><br>Saturday Fourballs:</p><ul><li>Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun tied with Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im</li><li>Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa lost to Si Woo Kim & Tom Kim 2&1</li><li>Chris Gotterup & Cameron Young beat Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 2&1</li><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns beat Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune 2&1</li></ul><p><br>Saturday foursomes:</p><ul><li>Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele beat Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 2&1</li><li>Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman lost to Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 1 up</li><li>Cameron Young & Chris Gotterup beat Adam Scott & Sungjae Im 6&4</li><li>Sam Burns & Wyndham Clark lost to Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee 3&2</li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-2026-teams"><span>Presidents Cup 2026: Teams</span></h3><p><strong>USA:</strong>  Qualifiers: Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa, and Cameron Young. Picks: Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Jacob Bridgeman, Chris Gotterup, and Jackson Koivun.</p><p><strong>International Team:</strong>  Qualifiers: Si Woo Kim (South Korea), Tom Kim (South Korea), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Adam Scott (Australia), and Ryan Fox (New Zealand). Picks: Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa), Corey Conners (Canada), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Ryo Hisatsune (Japan), Sungjae Im (South Korea), and Nick Taylor (Canada).  </p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-preview"><span>Presidents Cup: Preview</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">The Presidents Cup</a> is a biennial event that pits the best 12 players from the United States against the best dozen from the rest of the world outside of Europe.</p><p>Seven of the world’s top 10 ranked golfers are playing, headed by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, all of them on the US side.</p><p>In contrast, the highest-ranked players for the International team are 14th-ranked Si Woo Kim and 22nd-ranked Ryan Fox. New Zealander Fox, 39, and this year’s Open champion, is making his Cup debut, as is 38-year-old Canadian Nick Taylor.</p><p>Adam Scott is playing in his 12th Presidents Cup, which draws him level with Phil Mickelson for the most appearances.</p><p>Team USA has won 13 of the 15 Cups held and tied another. In seeking an 11th successive victory, the US team is looking to maintain its record of winning every home Presidents Cup.</p><p>Each side comprises six qualifiers and six captain’s picks. For the US side, qualification was based on weighted FedExCup points since January 2025. For the International side, automatic qualification was based on the Official World Golf Ranking.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-2026-tv-schedule"><span>Presidents Cup 2026: TV Schedule</span></h2><p><u><strong>Sunday 27th September </strong></u> <br><strong>US (ET):</strong> 12pm-6pm (NBC)   <br><strong>UK (BST):</strong> 4.30pm-11pm (Sky Sports Golf)<br><strong>Australia (AEST):</strong> Monday 2am-8am (Fox Sports 503 /Kayo)<br><strong>Canada (ET):</strong> 12pm-6pm (TSN3)</p><p>We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The International side needs to find just five points out of the 12 available in the Sunday singles matches to end their run of 10 consecutive Presidents Cup defeats. If they can, it would be only the Internationals’ second win in the event's history and the first away from home.  </p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Presidents Cup 2026: key information</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Dates: </strong> September 24–27, 2026</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Venue: </strong> Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Illinois, USA</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• TV Channels:</strong> The Golf Channel (US) | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sports</a> (UK)  | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kayo Sports</a> (Aus)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Watch from anywhere: </strong>Try <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NordVPN risk-free</a></p></div></div><p>It is the first time on foreign soil, and only the fourth time ever, that the International Team has held the lead going into the singles of the Presidents Cup.  </p><p>But only once before have they turned a lead at the start of the singles session into a Cup-winning performance – in 1998, when they led going into the singles by a massive 9 points. In 2003, the USA side clawed back a three-point deficit to tie the match and retain the cup. In 2019, USA overturned a two-point deficit to win the match 16-14.  </p><p>The scale of the Internationals’ task is still huge. In every match today bar one, the USA player outguns their opponent in the Official World Golf Rankings, sometimes massively so. </p><p>For example the first match out is third-ranked Cam Young against 67th-ranked Ryo Hisatsune.</p><p>World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who lost his singles matches in his previous two appearances, is fourth out and against 61st-ranked Nico Echavarria.  </p><p>In this guide, <em>Golf Monthly</em> brings you all the details on how to watch the Presidents Cup 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world.  </p><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Can I watch Presidents Cup 2026 for free?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p>In the US you can watch at no cost via free trials.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV's free trial</strong></a><strong> </strong>carries the Golf Channel and NBC meaning you can stream all the Presidents Cup for free. </p><p><a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a> also have free trials that also carry the Golf Channel and NBC.</p><p>Abroad this weekend and can't access your free trial? 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You will need the Premium plan with prices starting at $12.99/month.</p><p>If you haven't got NBC on cable then a cord-cutting service is your best option. Our favourites include <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=golfmonthly-gb-2875914408320725131" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.sling.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sling</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a>.</p><div ><table><caption>US Broadcast Schedule</caption><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Day</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Sessions</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>TV coverage (times ET)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thursday 24th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>5x Fourballs</p></td><td  ><p>12.30pm-7pm (Golf Channel)  </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Friday 25th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>5x Foursomes</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-7pm (Golf Channel) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Saturday 26th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>4x Fourballs; 4x Foursomes</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel), 9am-7pm (NBC)   </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sunday 27th Sept</p></td><td  ><p>12x singles</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC)   </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-the-uk"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in the UK</span></h2><p>The Presidents Cup<strong> </strong>will be available on <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sky Sports</strong></a> in the UK. The action will be shown on the dedicated golf channel, Sky Sports Golf, with some of the play also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event.</p><p>Prices start at £22/month for Sky Sports on top of an existing Sky TV plan, while you can also stream all the action on NOW Sports. Prices start at £14.99/day.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-australia"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in Australia</span></h2><p>In Australia you can watch the Presidents Cup 2026 on Fox Sports and Kayo. <strong>Fox Sports</strong> will carry TV coverage on Fox Sports 503, while <a href="https://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kayo Sports</strong></a> will offer live streaming of all four days.</p><p>Kayo Sports plans start at AU$30/month, though you can get a 7-day trial for just AU$1.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-presidents-cup-2026-in-canada"><span>How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 in Canada</span></h3><p>In Canada, live action of the Presidents Cup 2026 is being broadcast by TSN, with RDS carrying French language broadcast.</p><p>To access TSN you can either add it to your cable package or stream via <strong>TSN+</strong> with subscriptions starting from CA$24.99/month.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-sunday-singles-pairings"><span>Sunday singles pairings</span></h3><p><em>Times in ET (BST). World ranking in brackets.</em></p><ul><li><strong>12.02pm (5.02pm):</strong> Cameron Young (3) vs Ryo Hisatsune (67)</li><li><strong>12.14pm (5.14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark (5) vs Tom Kim (31)</li><li><strong>12.26pm (5.26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas (25) vs Corey Conners (55)</li><li><strong>12.38pm (5.38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler (1) vs Nico Echavarria (61)</li><li><strong>12.50pm (5.50pm):</strong> Sam Burns (8) vs Sungjae Im (60)</li><li><strong>1.02pm (6.02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup (7) vs Christiaan Bezuidenhout (104)</li><li><strong>1.14pm (6.14pm):</strong> Collin Morikawa (11) vs Hideki Matsuyama (27)</li><li><strong>1.26pm (6.26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay (28) vs Adam Scott (45)</li><li><strong>1.38pm (6.38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun (57) vs Si Woo Kim (14)</li><li><strong>1.50pm (6.50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman (20) vs Min Woo Lee (30)</li><li><strong>2.02pm (7.02pm):</strong> Russell Henley (6) vs Nick Taylor (85)</li><li><strong>2.14pm (7.14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele (10) vs Ryan Fox (22)</li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-results"><span>Presidents Cup: Results</span></h3><p>Thursday Fourballs:</p><ul><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns beat Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im 1 up</li><li>Cameron Young & Xander Schauffele lost to Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune 3&1</li><li>Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun beat Corey Conners & Nico Echavarria 4&3</li><li>Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa beat Ryan Fox & Adam Scott 3&2</li><li>Chris Gotterup & Patrick Cantlay lost to Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 3&1</li></ul><p><br>Friday foursomes:</p><ul><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns lost to Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 1up</li><li>Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman lost to Sungjae Im & Hideki Matsuyama  3&2</li><li>Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark lost to Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee 1 up</li><li>Justin Thomas & Cameron Young lost to Adam Scott & Christiaan Bezuidenhout 3&2</li><li>Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele lost to Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 4&3</li></ul><p><br>Saturday Fourballs:</p><ul><li>Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun tied with Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im</li><li>Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa lost to Si Woo Kim & Tom Kim 2&1</li><li>Chris Gotterup & Cameron Young beat Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 2&1</li><li>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns beat Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune 2&1</li></ul><p><br>Saturday foursomes:</p><ul><li>Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele beat Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim 2&1</li><li>Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman lost to Corey Conners & Nick Taylor 1 up</li><li>Cameron Young & Chris Gotterup beat Adam Scott & Sungjae Im 6&4</li><li>Sam Burns & Wyndham Clark lost to Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee 3&2</li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-2026-teams"><span>Presidents Cup 2026: Teams</span></h3><p><strong>USA:</strong>  Qualifiers: Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa, and Cameron Young. Picks: Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Jacob Bridgeman, Chris Gotterup, and Jackson Koivun.</p><p><strong>International Team:</strong>  Qualifiers: Si Woo Kim (South Korea), Tom Kim (South Korea), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Adam Scott (Australia), and Ryan Fox (New Zealand). Picks: Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa), Corey Conners (Canada), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Ryo Hisatsune (Japan), Sungjae Im (South Korea), and Nick Taylor (Canada).  </p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-preview"><span>Presidents Cup: Preview</span></h3><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-2026-tee-times-format-and-full-schedule">The Presidents Cup</a> is a biennial event that pits the best 12 players from the United States against the best dozen from the rest of the world outside of Europe.</p><p>Seven of the world’s top 10 ranked golfers are playing, headed by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, all of them on the US side.</p><p>In contrast, the highest-ranked players for the International team are 14th-ranked Si Woo Kim and 22nd-ranked Ryan Fox. New Zealander Fox, 39, and this year’s Open champion, is making his Cup debut, as is 38-year-old Canadian Nick Taylor.</p><p>Adam Scott is playing in his 12th Presidents Cup, which draws him level with Phil Mickelson for the most appearances.</p><p>Team USA has won 13 of the 15 Cups held and tied another. In seeking an 11th successive victory, the US team is looking to maintain its record of winning every home Presidents Cup.</p><p>Each side comprises six qualifiers and six captain’s picks. For the US side, qualification was based on weighted FedExCup points since January 2025. For the International side, automatic qualification was based on the Official World Golf Ranking.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-presidents-cup-2026-tv-schedule"><span>Presidents Cup 2026: TV Schedule</span></h2><p><u><strong>Sunday 27th September </strong></u> <br><strong>US (ET):</strong> 12pm-6pm (NBC)   <br><strong>UK (BST):</strong> 4.30pm-11pm (Sky Sports Golf)<br><strong>Australia (AEST):</strong> Monday 2am-8am (Fox Sports 503 /Kayo)<br><strong>Canada (ET):</strong> 12pm-6pm (TSN3)</p><p>We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.</p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The 2026 Presidents Cup is upon us, so what better time to get to know a bit more about the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/match-play-golf-rules-explained-221131">match play</a> event that pits the best of the United States against the best of the Internationals (minus Europe) who are PGA Tour members. </p><p>This year’s edition will take place at Medinah Country Club, which previously hosted the 2012 Ryder Cup. </p><p>If this year's Presidents Cup is remotely as dramatic, fans are in for a treat. </p><p>The US, captained by Brandt Snedeker, are the holders and heavy favorites to successfully defend the cup, but Geoff Ogilvy will be fired up to lead his International Team to a rare victory. </p><p>So how well do you know the match? Here are 13 facts about the Presidents Cup:</p><h2 id="created-to-rival-the-ryder-cup">Created to rival the Ryder Cup</h2><p>The Presidents Cup was the brainchild of former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem.</p><p>As the Ryder Cup turned into a behemoth of an event in the early 1990s, it was only natural for the PGA Tour to want to create something similar.</p><p>With a wealth of international talent at the time outside of Europe, there was plenty of merit to the idea and in 1994, the first US and International teams went toe-to-toe at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia. </p><p>The US prevailed 20-12, setting the tone for the event. </p><h2 id="internationals-have-won-just-once">Internationals have won just once</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1641px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb" name="Presidents-2068296295" alt="The Internationals lift the Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1641" height="923" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">In 1998, the Internationals claimed their first Presidents Cup win </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the 32-year history of the Presidents Cup, only once has the International Team tasted victory. </p><p>Captained by Australia’s Peter Thomson at Royal Melbourne, the hosts stormed to a 20.5-11.5 win, which remains the second-largest margin of victory.</p><h2 id="there-has-only-been-one-tie">There has only been one tie</h2><p>The 2003 Presidents Cup is perhaps the most famous of them all. Gary Player took on the International captaincy for the first time, pitting his wits against Jack Nicklaus at Fancourt in South Africa.</p><p>What ensued was a tussle for the ages. The hosts swept the Saturday fourballs 6-0 to take a three-point lead into the Sunday singles, but the US showcased all their quality to hit back. </p><p>They took 7.5 of the 12 on offer to tie the score at 17-17. However, unlike the Ryder Cup, that does not mean the holders get to retain the cup.</p><p>In 2003, that meant Player and Nicklaus had to pick one player each for a playoff. Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were chosen for their respective teams and took each other on as darkness fell. </p><p>In the end, the pair could not be separated after three holes before it was declared a tie with no more daylight left to continue.</p><h2 id="the-us-have-dominated">The US have dominated</h2><p>Since losing in 1998, the US have gone undefeated. Their overall record is 13-1-1 and they are on a winning streak of 10 in a row.</p><p>This has led to several suggestions over the years of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-could-should-change-presidents-cup">changes to the Presidents Cup</a> to make the event more competitive.</p><h2 id="how-the-trophy-was-created">How the trophy was created</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ugEwWmA2dzqpkmJKJZZPoM" name="Pres Cup trophy-2174765087_edited" alt="The Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ugEwWmA2dzqpkmJKJZZPoM-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Presidents Cup trophy </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Any event featuring a host of the world’s best golfers needs a fitting trophy, and there’s no doubt the Presidents Cup ticks the boxes.</p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2024/07/23/how-it-works-president-cup-format-teams-scoring-trophy-royal-montreal-jim-furyk-mike-weir">PGA Tour website</a>, it was created by Tiffany & Company and weighs a total of 28 pounds.</p><p>It was made using five sterling silver circles, which were spun by a spinner into five different shapes. Those components were then fashioned into a cup by a silversmith.</p><p>The beaded embellishment that goes around the cup and the foot of the trophy was then created before the oval logo was etched and applied on.</p><p>The entire trophy is vermeil in 24-carat gold, and the original is kept inside the World Golf Hall of Fame in Pinehurst.</p><h2 id="two-tied-for-most-appearances">Two tied for most appearances</h2><p>Phil Mickelson previously held the record for most appearances with 12 but Adam Scott’s inclusion this year has drawn him level, while the Australian could yet go on to set a new record if he continues to stay so sharp as he approaches 50.</p><h2 id="most-points">Most points</h2><p>Mickelson still holds the solo record for the most points won in Presidents Cup history. Across his 12 appearances, he racked up an impressive 32.5 points (26-16-13).</p><p>That record is safe from Scott, too, with the Australian currently on 23 points.</p><h2 id="most-singles-points">Most singles points</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="gDsdmAiQXRBgzbexSLF9fP" name="Woods-91774325_edited" alt="Tiger Woods in action during the 2009 Presidents Cup." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gDsdmAiQXRBgzbexSLF9fP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It’s another American in Tiger Woods who has won the most points in the singles matches. Woods played in the Presidents Cup nine times and amassed seven points from singles contests alone (7-2-0).</p><h2 id="most-foursomes-points">Most foursomes points</h2><p>Mickelson tops the table again here with 14 foursomes points from 22 matches (12-6-4).</p><h2 id="most-fourball-points">Most fourball points</h2><p>The longevity of Mickelson once again has him leading the way for points won in fourball matches with 13 (10-5-6).</p><h2 id="most-points-in-a-single-presidents-cup">Most points in a single Presidents Cup</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="xT4ZTFBuuYoVsR9dWPQSFh" name="Spieth-1427005216_edited" alt="Jordan Spieth in action during the 2022 Presidents Cup." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xT4ZTFBuuYoVsR9dWPQSFh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The maximum points on offer at a single Presidents Cup is five and six players have managed to achieve this clean sweep.</p><p>They are: </p><ul><li>Mark O’Meara (1996)</li><li>Shigeki Maruyama (1998)</li><li>Tiger Woods (2009)</li><li>Jim Furyk (2011)</li><li>Branden Grace (2015)</li><li>Jordan Spieth (2022)</li></ul><h2 id="oldest-player">Oldest player</h2><p>Jay Haas was 49 years and 353 days old when he competed for the US in the 2003 Presidents Cup, making him the oldest player in he history of the event.</p><h2 id="youngest-player">Youngest player</h2><p>On the flip side, Ryo Ishikawa was just 18 years and 21 days old when he suited up in the International colors for the 2009 Presidents Cup. </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The 2026 Presidents Cup is upon us, so what better time to get to know a bit more about the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/golf-rules/match-play-golf-rules-explained-221131">match play</a> event that pits the best of the United States against the best of the Internationals (minus Europe) who are PGA Tour members. </p><p>This year’s edition will take place at Medinah Country Club, which previously hosted the 2012 Ryder Cup. </p><p>If this year's Presidents Cup is remotely as dramatic, fans are in for a treat. </p><p>The US, captained by Brandt Snedeker, are the holders and heavy favorites to successfully defend the cup, but Geoff Ogilvy will be fired up to lead his International Team to a rare victory. </p><p>So how well do you know the match? Here are 13 facts about the Presidents Cup:</p><h2 id="created-to-rival-the-ryder-cup">Created to rival the Ryder Cup</h2><p>The Presidents Cup was the brainchild of former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem.</p><p>As the Ryder Cup turned into a behemoth of an event in the early 1990s, it was only natural for the PGA Tour to want to create something similar.</p><p>With a wealth of international talent at the time outside of Europe, there was plenty of merit to the idea and in 1994, the first US and International teams went toe-to-toe at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia. </p><p>The US prevailed 20-12, setting the tone for the event. </p><h2 id="internationals-have-won-just-once">Internationals have won just once</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1641px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb" name="Presidents-2068296295" alt="The Internationals lift the Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zjw2RPz2pETwK2AxW7CLzb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1641" height="923" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">In 1998, the Internationals claimed their first Presidents Cup win </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>In the 32-year history of the Presidents Cup, only once has the International Team tasted victory. </p><p>Captained by Australia’s Peter Thomson at Royal Melbourne, the hosts stormed to a 20.5-11.5 win, which remains the second-largest margin of victory.</p><h2 id="there-has-only-been-one-tie">There has only been one tie</h2><p>The 2003 Presidents Cup is perhaps the most famous of them all. Gary Player took on the International captaincy for the first time, pitting his wits against Jack Nicklaus at Fancourt in South Africa.</p><p>What ensued was a tussle for the ages. The hosts swept the Saturday fourballs 6-0 to take a three-point lead into the Sunday singles, but the US showcased all their quality to hit back. </p><p>They took 7.5 of the 12 on offer to tie the score at 17-17. However, unlike the Ryder Cup, that does not mean the holders get to retain the cup.</p><p>In 2003, that meant Player and Nicklaus had to pick one player each for a playoff. Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were chosen for their respective teams and took each other on as darkness fell. </p><p>In the end, the pair could not be separated after three holes before it was declared a tie with no more daylight left to continue.</p><h2 id="the-us-have-dominated">The US have dominated</h2><p>Since losing in 1998, the US have gone undefeated. Their overall record is 13-1-1 and they are on a winning streak of 10 in a row.</p><p>This has led to several suggestions over the years of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-could-should-change-presidents-cup">changes to the Presidents Cup</a> to make the event more competitive.</p><h2 id="how-the-trophy-was-created">How the trophy was created</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ugEwWmA2dzqpkmJKJZZPoM" name="Pres Cup trophy-2174765087_edited" alt="The Presidents Cup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ugEwWmA2dzqpkmJKJZZPoM-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The Presidents Cup trophy </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Any event featuring a host of the world’s best golfers needs a fitting trophy, and there’s no doubt the Presidents Cup ticks the boxes.</p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2024/07/23/how-it-works-president-cup-format-teams-scoring-trophy-royal-montreal-jim-furyk-mike-weir">PGA Tour website</a>, it was created by Tiffany & Company and weighs a total of 28 pounds.</p><p>It was made using five sterling silver circles, which were spun by a spinner into five different shapes. Those components were then fashioned into a cup by a silversmith.</p><p>The beaded embellishment that goes around the cup and the foot of the trophy was then created before the oval logo was etched and applied on.</p><p>The entire trophy is vermeil in 24-carat gold, and the original is kept inside the World Golf Hall of Fame in Pinehurst.</p><h2 id="two-tied-for-most-appearances">Two tied for most appearances</h2><p>Phil Mickelson previously held the record for most appearances with 12 but Adam Scott’s inclusion this year has drawn him level, while the Australian could yet go on to set a new record if he continues to stay so sharp as he approaches 50.</p><h2 id="most-points">Most points</h2><p>Mickelson still holds the solo record for the most points won in Presidents Cup history. Across his 12 appearances, he racked up an impressive 32.5 points (26-16-13).</p><p>That record is safe from Scott, too, with the Australian currently on 23 points.</p><h2 id="most-singles-points">Most singles points</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="gDsdmAiQXRBgzbexSLF9fP" name="Woods-91774325_edited" alt="Tiger Woods in action during the 2009 Presidents Cup." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gDsdmAiQXRBgzbexSLF9fP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It’s another American in Tiger Woods who has won the most points in the singles matches. Woods played in the Presidents Cup nine times and amassed seven points from singles contests alone (7-2-0).</p><h2 id="most-foursomes-points">Most foursomes points</h2><p>Mickelson tops the table again here with 14 foursomes points from 22 matches (12-6-4).</p><h2 id="most-fourball-points">Most fourball points</h2><p>The longevity of Mickelson once again has him leading the way for points won in fourball matches with 13 (10-5-6).</p><h2 id="most-points-in-a-single-presidents-cup">Most points in a single Presidents Cup</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="xT4ZTFBuuYoVsR9dWPQSFh" name="Spieth-1427005216_edited" alt="Jordan Spieth in action during the 2022 Presidents Cup." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xT4ZTFBuuYoVsR9dWPQSFh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The maximum points on offer at a single Presidents Cup is five and six players have managed to achieve this clean sweep.</p><p>They are: </p><ul><li>Mark O’Meara (1996)</li><li>Shigeki Maruyama (1998)</li><li>Tiger Woods (2009)</li><li>Jim Furyk (2011)</li><li>Branden Grace (2015)</li><li>Jordan Spieth (2022)</li></ul><h2 id="oldest-player">Oldest player</h2><p>Jay Haas was 49 years and 353 days old when he competed for the US in the 2003 Presidents Cup, making him the oldest player in he history of the event.</p><h2 id="youngest-player">Youngest player</h2><p>On the flip side, Ryo Ishikawa was just 18 years and 21 days old when he suited up in the International colors for the 2009 Presidents Cup. </p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Two years after the US beat the Internationals 18.5-11.5 at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/royal-montreal-golf-club-presidents-cup">Royal Montreal</a> in Canada, the Presidents Cup returns. </p><p>This time, the US is the host nation, with the four-day match coming from Medinah in Illinois.  </p><p>Home advantage and recent success aren't the only factors pointing towards another US victory in 2026 – the history of the Presidents Cup also offers an indication as to why the Internationals enter the match as heavy underdogs.</p><p>In the previous 15 editions of the Presidents Cup, the US has won on 13 occasions. Of the remaining two, the only victory secured by the Internationals was a 20.5-11.5 win at Royal Melbourne in 1998. The other match, in 2003, was tied 17-17. </p><p>That doesn’t quite tell the whole story, with factors like current world ranking, the FedExCup standings of the players and previous experience all coming into the equation. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FMBcCJxEH8tetRk7YNZsiD" name="MatsuyamaScheffler-2175491769" alt="Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FMBcCJxEH8tetRk7YNZsiD-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler are two of the biggest names in the Presidents Cup </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So, do they offer hope for the Internationals, or will <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/brandt-snedeker-facts-bio-wins">Brandt Snedeker</a>’s team prove the bookies correct with another US victory?</p><p>Looking at the 12 players on the US team, it’s hard to argue against its credentials.  </p><p>Snedeker's team includes seven of the world's top 10. As was the case at the 2024 Presidents Cup, Scottie Scheffler is the World No.1. Cameron Young and US Open champion Wyndham Clark are also in the world's top five.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FdBoLLa6WMMU3vsEfC39DX" name="Clark-2175249036" alt="Wyndham Clark during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FdBoLLa6WMMU3vsEfC39DX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Wyndham Clark is one of seven players in the top 10 o the world rankings in the US team </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The lowest-ranked player in the US team is Jackson Koivun, in 57th. However, that is partly because he only turned pro in June, while he already has a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/3m-open-leaderboard-live-updates-2026">PGA Tour title, which came at the 3M Open</a>. </p><p>The overall average of the US team is 15.08, whereas the average for the Internationals is 50.1. </p><p>Unlike the US, none of the Internationals team is in the top 10 of the world rankings, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/si-woo-kim-golfer-bio-facts-wins-career-earnings">Si Woo Kim</a> the highest, at 14th. Christiaan Bezuidenhout is the lowest in the rankings, at 104th. </p><p>The FedExCup standings of the players tell a similar story. </p><p>As the winner of the Tour Championship, Scheffler is first in the rankings, but three of the US team, Russell Henley, Chris Gotterup and Jacob Bridgeman, finished T4 at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-east-lake-golf-club">East Lake</a>, which reflects their position in the standings. </p><p>The average FedExCup position of the US team is 18.5, compared with 36.5 for the Internationals. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/min-woo-lee-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Min Woo Lee</a> is top of the list in T4, with Bezuidenhout the lowest in 97th. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="YMpC63APkZHMVkry8t6EfA" name="Lee-2175501615" alt="Min Woo Lee during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YMpC63APkZHMVkry8t6EfA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Min Woo Lee is highest in the FedExCup standings </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One silver lining for the Internationals comes with Presidents Cup experience.   </p><p>While <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-geoff-ogilvy">Geoff Ogilvy</a>'s visitors have four rookies in the team to the US's three, the average number of Presidents Cup appearances stands at 2.5 compared to the US's two. </p><p>That's largely thanks to the inclusion of the vastly experienced Adam Scott and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/hideki-matsuyama-japanese-golfer-facts-bio">Hideki Matsuyama</a> in the Internationals line-up, with the two racking up 17 appearances between them ahead of the 2026 match. </p><p>For the US, six players have three previous appearances, but no one can get close to Matsuyama's six or Scott's 11. </p><p>While the Internationals can point to their greater Presidents Cup experience, it remains to be seen whether that will be enough to overcome the rankings gaps, history and home advantage when the action gets underway at Medinah.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-team-usa-2026">Presidents Cup Team USA 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>World Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>FedExCup Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Previous Appearances</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>T11</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>T18</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2017, 2019, 2022)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jackson Koivun</p></td><td  ><p>57th</p></td><td  ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>AVERAGE</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>15.08</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>18.5</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>2</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="presidents-cup-international-team-2026">Presidents Cup International Team 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>World Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>FedExCup Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Previous Appearances</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2017, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>6 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>1 (2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>T11</p></td><td  ><p>11 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sungjae Im</p></td><td  ><p>60th</p></td><td  ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>61st</p></td><td  ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Corey Conners</p></td><td  ><p>55th</p></td><td  ><p>59th</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Nick Taylor</p></td><td  ><p>85th</p></td><td  ><p>63rd</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p></td><td  ><p>104th</p></td><td  ><p>97th</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryo Hisatsune</p></td><td  ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>AVERAGE</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>50.1</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>36.5</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>2.5</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Two years after the US beat the Internationals 18.5-11.5 at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/royal-montreal-golf-club-presidents-cup">Royal Montreal</a> in Canada, the Presidents Cup returns. </p><p>This time, the US is the host nation, with the four-day match coming from Medinah in Illinois.  </p><p>Home advantage and recent success aren't the only factors pointing towards another US victory in 2026 – the history of the Presidents Cup also offers an indication as to why the Internationals enter the match as heavy underdogs.</p><p>In the previous 15 editions of the Presidents Cup, the US has won on 13 occasions. Of the remaining two, the only victory secured by the Internationals was a 20.5-11.5 win at Royal Melbourne in 1998. The other match, in 2003, was tied 17-17. </p><p>That doesn’t quite tell the whole story, with factors like current world ranking, the FedExCup standings of the players and previous experience all coming into the equation. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FMBcCJxEH8tetRk7YNZsiD" name="MatsuyamaScheffler-2175491769" alt="Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler at the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FMBcCJxEH8tetRk7YNZsiD-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler are two of the biggest names in the Presidents Cup </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So, do they offer hope for the Internationals, or will <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/brandt-snedeker-facts-bio-wins">Brandt Snedeker</a>’s team prove the bookies correct with another US victory?</p><p>Looking at the 12 players on the US team, it’s hard to argue against its credentials.  </p><p>Snedeker's team includes seven of the world's top 10. As was the case at the 2024 Presidents Cup, Scottie Scheffler is the World No.1. Cameron Young and US Open champion Wyndham Clark are also in the world's top five.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="FdBoLLa6WMMU3vsEfC39DX" name="Clark-2175249036" alt="Wyndham Clark during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FdBoLLa6WMMU3vsEfC39DX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Wyndham Clark is one of seven players in the top 10 o the world rankings in the US team </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The lowest-ranked player in the US team is Jackson Koivun, in 57th. However, that is partly because he only turned pro in June, while he already has a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/3m-open-leaderboard-live-updates-2026">PGA Tour title, which came at the 3M Open</a>. </p><p>The overall average of the US team is 15.08, whereas the average for the Internationals is 50.1. </p><p>Unlike the US, none of the Internationals team is in the top 10 of the world rankings, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/si-woo-kim-golfer-bio-facts-wins-career-earnings">Si Woo Kim</a> the highest, at 14th. Christiaan Bezuidenhout is the lowest in the rankings, at 104th. </p><p>The FedExCup standings of the players tell a similar story. </p><p>As the winner of the Tour Championship, Scheffler is first in the rankings, but three of the US team, Russell Henley, Chris Gotterup and Jacob Bridgeman, finished T4 at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-east-lake-golf-club">East Lake</a>, which reflects their position in the standings. </p><p>The average FedExCup position of the US team is 18.5, compared with 36.5 for the Internationals. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/min-woo-lee-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Min Woo Lee</a> is top of the list in T4, with Bezuidenhout the lowest in 97th. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="YMpC63APkZHMVkry8t6EfA" name="Lee-2175501615" alt="Min Woo Lee during the Presidents Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YMpC63APkZHMVkry8t6EfA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Min Woo Lee is highest in the FedExCup standings </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One silver lining for the Internationals comes with Presidents Cup experience.   </p><p>While <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-geoff-ogilvy">Geoff Ogilvy</a>'s visitors have four rookies in the team to the US's three, the average number of Presidents Cup appearances stands at 2.5 compared to the US's two. </p><p>That's largely thanks to the inclusion of the vastly experienced Adam Scott and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/hideki-matsuyama-japanese-golfer-facts-bio">Hideki Matsuyama</a> in the Internationals line-up, with the two racking up 17 appearances between them ahead of the 2026 match. </p><p>For the US, six players have three previous appearances, but no one can get close to Matsuyama's six or Scott's 11. </p><p>While the Internationals can point to their greater Presidents Cup experience, it remains to be seen whether that will be enough to overcome the rankings gaps, history and home advantage when the action gets underway at Medinah.</p><h2 id="presidents-cup-team-usa-2026">Presidents Cup Team USA 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>World Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>FedExCup Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Previous Appearances</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>T11</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>T18</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2022, 2024, 2026)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2017, 2019, 2022)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jackson Koivun</p></td><td  ><p>57th</p></td><td  ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>AVERAGE</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>15.08</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>18.5</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>2</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="presidents-cup-international-team-2026">Presidents Cup International Team 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>World Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>FedExCup Ranking</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Previous Appearances</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2017, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>T21</p></td><td  ><p>6 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>T14</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>T4</p></td><td  ><p>1 (2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>T11</p></td><td  ><p>11 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sungjae Im</p></td><td  ><p>60th</p></td><td  ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>3 (2019, 2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>61st</p></td><td  ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Corey Conners</p></td><td  ><p>55th</p></td><td  ><p>59th</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Nick Taylor</p></td><td  ><p>85th</p></td><td  ><p>63rd</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p></td><td  ><p>104th</p></td><td  ><p>97th</p></td><td  ><p>2 (2022, 2024)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryo Hisatsune</p></td><td  ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>AVERAGE</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>50.1</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>36.5</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>2.5</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The Americans may have dominated the Presidents Cup pretty much since it began, but they head into the final session with a real fight on their hands. </p><p>Dating back to the inaugural edition in 1994, the US boast a Presidents Cup record of 13-1-1, with the International's sole victory coming in 1998.</p><p>However, Geoff Ogilvy's men are now narrow favorites to win at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>, with a 10.5-7.5 lead with 12 points to play four in the Sunday singles.</p><p>The US were 3-2 ahead after the fourballs on Thursday, but they lost all five matches in the alternate-shot format on day two as the International team produced a stunning fightback to take a 7-3 lead.</p><p>Saturday was closer, with the morning four-ball session finishing 2.5-1.5 in favor of the US, before the afternoon foursomes session was tied 2-2.</p><h2 id="2026-presidents-cup-results">2026 Presidents Cup Results</h2><p><em>All times ET (BST)</em></p><p><strong>Thursday, September 24 – Fourball Matches </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1:</strong> Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns WIN 1UP vs Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 2:</strong> Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune WIN 3&1 vs Cameron Young & Xander Schauffele</li><li><strong>Match 3:</strong> Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun WIN 4&3 vs Corey Conners & Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 4:</strong> Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa WIN 3&2 vs Ryan Fox & Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 5: </strong>Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim WIN 3&2 vs Chris Gotterup & Patrick Cantlay</li></ul><h2 id="friday-september-25-foursomes-matches">Friday, September 25 – Foursomes Matches </h2><ul><li><strong>Match 6:</strong> Corey Conners & Nick Taylor WIN 1UP vs Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns</li><li><strong>Match 7:</strong> Sungjae Im & Hideki Matsuyama WIN 3&2 vs Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman</li><li><strong>Match 8:</strong> Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee WIN 1UP vs Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark</li><li><strong>Match 9:</strong> Adam Scott & Christiaan Bezuidenhout WIN 3&2 vs Justin Thomas & Cameron Young</li><li><strong>Match 10: </strong>Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim WIN 4&3 vs Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele</li></ul><p><strong>Saturday, September 26 – Fourball Matches </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 11:</strong> Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im TIED vs Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun</li><li><strong>Match 12: </strong>Si Woo Kim & Tom Kim WIN 2&1 vs Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark</li><li><strong>Match 13: </strong>Chris Gotterup & Cameron Young WIN 2&1 vs Nick Taylor & Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 14: </strong>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns WIN 2&1 vs Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune</li></ul><h2 id="saturday-september-26-foursomes-matches">Saturday, September 26 – Foursomes Matches </h2><p><strong>Match 15:</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay WIN 2&1 vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</p><p><strong>Match 16:</strong> Nick Taylor and Corey Conners WIN 1-UP vs Jacob Bridgeman and Russell Henley</p><p><strong>Match 17:</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young WIN 6&4 vs. Adam Scott and Sungjae Im</p><p><strong>Match 18:</strong> Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee<em> </em>WIN 3&2 vs.<em> </em>Sam Burns vs. Wyndham Clark</p><p><strong>Sunday, September 27 – Singles</strong></p><p><strong>Match 19 12:02pm (5:02pm):</strong> Cameron Young vs. Ryo Hisatsune</p><p><strong>Match 20 12:14pm (5:14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark vs. Tom Kim</p><p><strong>Match 21 12:26pm (5:26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas vs. Corey Conners</p><p><strong>Match 22 12:38am (5:38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler vs. Nico Echavarria</p><p><strong>Match 23 12:50am (5:50pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Sungjae Im</p><p><strong>Match 24 1:02pm (6:02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p><p><strong>Match 25 1:14pm (6:14pm): </strong>Collin Morikawa vs<strong>.</strong> Hideki Matsuyama</p><p><strong>Match 26 1:26pm (6:26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott</p><p><strong>Match 27 1:38pm (6:38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun vs. Si Woo Kim</p><p><strong>Match 28 1:50pm (6:50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman vs. Min Woo Lee</p><p><strong>Match 29 2:02pm (7:02pm):</strong> Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor</p><p><strong>Match 30 2:14am (7:14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox</p><p><em>After last putt: Closing Ceremonies</em></p><h2 id="what-is-the-2026-presidents-cup-format">What is the 2026 Presidents Cup format?</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-formats-explained-how-foursomes-four-balls-and-singles-differ">Presidents Cup format</a> is made up of four ball, foursomes and singles matches across four days. They are split up as follows: </p><p><strong>Thursday, Round 1</strong><br>Five fourball matches</p><p><strong>Friday, Round 2</strong><br>Five foursomes matches</p><p><strong>Saturday, Rounds 3 & 4</strong><br>Morning: Four fourball matches<br>Afternoon: Four foursomes matches</p><p><strong>Sunday, Round 5</strong><br>12 singles matches</p><h2 id="how-to-watch-the-2026-presidents-cup">How to watch the 2026 Presidents Cup</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The Americans may have dominated the Presidents Cup pretty much since it began, but they head into the final session with a real fight on their hands. </p><p>Dating back to the inaugural edition in 1994, the US boast a Presidents Cup record of 13-1-1, with the International's sole victory coming in 1998.</p><p>However, Geoff Ogilvy's men are now narrow favorites to win at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/medinah-country-club-facts-7-things-to-know-about-the-2026-presidents-cup-venue">Medinah</a>, with a 10.5-7.5 lead with 12 points to play four in the Sunday singles.</p><p>The US were 3-2 ahead after the fourballs on Thursday, but they lost all five matches in the alternate-shot format on day two as the International team produced a stunning fightback to take a 7-3 lead.</p><p>Saturday was closer, with the morning four-ball session finishing 2.5-1.5 in favor of the US, before the afternoon foursomes session was tied 2-2.</p><h2 id="2026-presidents-cup-results">2026 Presidents Cup Results</h2><p><em>All times ET (BST)</em></p><p><strong>Thursday, September 24 – Fourball Matches </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 1:</strong> Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns WIN 1UP vs Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im</li><li><strong>Match 2:</strong> Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune WIN 3&1 vs Cameron Young & Xander Schauffele</li><li><strong>Match 3:</strong> Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun WIN 4&3 vs Corey Conners & Nico Echavarria</li><li><strong>Match 4:</strong> Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa WIN 3&2 vs Ryan Fox & Adam Scott</li><li><strong>Match 5: </strong>Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim WIN 3&2 vs Chris Gotterup & Patrick Cantlay</li></ul><h2 id="friday-september-25-foursomes-matches">Friday, September 25 – Foursomes Matches </h2><ul><li><strong>Match 6:</strong> Corey Conners & Nick Taylor WIN 1UP vs Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns</li><li><strong>Match 7:</strong> Sungjae Im & Hideki Matsuyama WIN 3&2 vs Russell Henley & Jacob Bridgeman</li><li><strong>Match 8:</strong> Ryan Fox & Min Woo Lee WIN 1UP vs Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark</li><li><strong>Match 9:</strong> Adam Scott & Christiaan Bezuidenhout WIN 3&2 vs Justin Thomas & Cameron Young</li><li><strong>Match 10: </strong>Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim WIN 4&3 vs Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele</li></ul><p><strong>Saturday, September 26 – Fourball Matches </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Match 11:</strong> Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im TIED vs Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun</li><li><strong>Match 12: </strong>Si Woo Kim & Tom Kim WIN 2&1 vs Collin Morikawa & Wyndham Clark</li><li><strong>Match 13: </strong>Chris Gotterup & Cameron Young WIN 2&1 vs Nick Taylor & Corey Conners</li><li><strong>Match 14: </strong>Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns WIN 2&1 vs Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune</li></ul><h2 id="saturday-september-26-foursomes-matches">Saturday, September 26 – Foursomes Matches </h2><p><strong>Match 15:</strong> Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay WIN 2&1 vs. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim</p><p><strong>Match 16:</strong> Nick Taylor and Corey Conners WIN 1-UP vs Jacob Bridgeman and Russell Henley</p><p><strong>Match 17:</strong> Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young WIN 6&4 vs. Adam Scott and Sungjae Im</p><p><strong>Match 18:</strong> Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee<em> </em>WIN 3&2 vs.<em> </em>Sam Burns vs. Wyndham Clark</p><p><strong>Sunday, September 27 – Singles</strong></p><p><strong>Match 19 12:02pm (5:02pm):</strong> Cameron Young vs. Ryo Hisatsune</p><p><strong>Match 20 12:14pm (5:14pm):</strong> Wyndham Clark vs. Tom Kim</p><p><strong>Match 21 12:26pm (5:26pm):</strong> Justin Thomas vs. Corey Conners</p><p><strong>Match 22 12:38am (5:38pm):</strong> Scottie Scheffler vs. Nico Echavarria</p><p><strong>Match 23 12:50am (5:50pm):</strong> Sam Burns vs. Sungjae Im</p><p><strong>Match 24 1:02pm (6:02pm):</strong> Chris Gotterup vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout</p><p><strong>Match 25 1:14pm (6:14pm): </strong>Collin Morikawa vs<strong>.</strong> Hideki Matsuyama</p><p><strong>Match 26 1:26pm (6:26pm):</strong> Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott</p><p><strong>Match 27 1:38pm (6:38pm):</strong> Jackson Koivun vs. Si Woo Kim</p><p><strong>Match 28 1:50pm (6:50pm):</strong> Jacob Bridgeman vs. Min Woo Lee</p><p><strong>Match 29 2:02pm (7:02pm):</strong> Russell Henley vs. Nick Taylor</p><p><strong>Match 30 2:14am (7:14pm):</strong> Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox</p><p><em>After last putt: Closing Ceremonies</em></p><h2 id="what-is-the-2026-presidents-cup-format">What is the 2026 Presidents Cup format?</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-formats-explained-how-foursomes-four-balls-and-singles-differ">Presidents Cup format</a> is made up of four ball, foursomes and singles matches across four days. They are split up as follows: </p><p><strong>Thursday, Round 1</strong><br>Five fourball matches</p><p><strong>Friday, Round 2</strong><br>Five foursomes matches</p><p><strong>Saturday, Rounds 3 & 4</strong><br>Morning: Four fourball matches<br>Afternoon: Four foursomes matches</p><p><strong>Sunday, Round 5</strong><br>12 singles matches</p><h2 id="how-to-watch-the-2026-presidents-cup">How to watch the 2026 Presidents Cup</h2><div ><table><caption>Full US TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>2pm-9pm (Golf Channel/GC Mobile)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>8am-9am (Golf Channel/GC Mobile); 9am-7pm (NBC/Peacock)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-6pm (NBC/Peacock)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div ><table><caption>Full UK TV schedule</caption><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>UK Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>From 5.30pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat</p></td><td  ><p>Rounds 3 & 4</p></td><td  ><p>From 12pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun</p></td><td  ><p>Round 5</p></td><td  ><p>From 4pm (Sky Sports Golf)</p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The PGA Tour's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a> campaign is underway and the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville has enjoyed the honor of kicking things off.</p><p>A field full to the brim of players who know it's now or never if they want to save their PGA Tour cards have been battling it out on the fairways and greens of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>And with 18 holes to play, it was former Masters low amateur Neal Shipley who led the way in pursuit of his maiden PGA Tour title. </p><p>He began the final round on 21-under-par, one ahead of Ben Kohles.</p><p>The winner of the event will take home a unique payout figure this season with an overall tournament purse of $5 million - slightly lower than the majority of the remaining FedExCup Fall tournaments.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="HkDv6PgiRh6kMYNcqPap54" name="Kohles-2291740606" alt="Ben Kohles" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HkDv6PgiRh6kMYNcqPap54-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ben Kohles is firmly in contention for victory </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While the outright victory will set them up for a lucrative couple of years at the very least, with a guaranteed PGA Tour card, this week's champion will also pick up a check for $900,000.</p><p>Although plenty of factors will reduce <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much they ultimately see in the end</a>, it's easy to imagine the winner won't be that bothered with their playing rights secured.</p><p>For everyone else, they may have secured enough points to seal the deal as well. Either way, from a financial standpoint, there are six-figure payouts for those who finish inside the top-13 later today.</p><p>Below is the maximum prize money payout for each position at the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville before ties are taken into account.</p><h2 id="biltmore-championship-asheville-prize-money-payout">Biltmore Championship Asheville Prize Money Payout</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>$900,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>$545,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>$345,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>$245,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>$205,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>$181,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>$168,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>$156,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>$146,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>$136,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>$126,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>12th</p></td><td  ><p>$116,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>13th</p></td><td  ><p>$106,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>$96,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>15th</p></td><td  ><p>$91,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>16th</p></td><td  ><p>$86,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>17th</p></td><td  ><p>$81,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>18th</p></td><td  ><p>$76,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>19th</p></td><td  ><p>$71,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>$66,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>21st</p></td><td  ><p>$61,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>22nd</p></td><td  ><p>$56,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>$52,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>24th</p></td><td  ><p>$48,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>$44,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>$40,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>$38,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>$37,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>29th</p></td><td  ><p>$35,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>$34,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>$32,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>32nd</p></td><td  ><p>$31,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>33rd</p></td><td  ><p>$29,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>34th</p></td><td  ><p>$28,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>35th</p></td><td  ><p>$27,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>36th</p></td><td  ><p>$26,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>$24,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>38th</p></td><td  ><p>$23,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>39th</p></td><td  ><p>$22,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>40th</p></td><td  ><p>$21,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>41st</p></td><td  ><p>$20,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>42nd</p></td><td  ><p>$19,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>$18,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>44th</p></td><td  ><p>$17,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>$16,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>46th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>$14,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>48th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>49th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>50th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>51st</p></td><td  ><p>$12,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>52nd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>53rd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>54th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>55th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>56th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,650</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>57th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>58th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,450</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>59th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,350</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>60th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>61st</p></td><td  ><p>$11,150</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>62nd</p></td><td  ><p>$11,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>63rd</p></td><td  ><p>$10,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>64th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>65th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>66th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,650</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>68th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,450</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>69th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,350</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>70th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>71st</p></td><td  ><p>$10,150</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>72nd</p></td><td  ><p>$10,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>73rd</p></td><td  ><p>$9,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>74th</p></td><td  ><p>$9,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>75th</p></td><td  ><p>$9,750</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The PGA Tour's <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a> campaign is underway and the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville has enjoyed the honor of kicking things off.</p><p>A field full to the brim of players who know it's now or never if they want to save their PGA Tour cards have been battling it out on the fairways and greens of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>And with 18 holes to play, it was former Masters low amateur Neal Shipley who led the way in pursuit of his maiden PGA Tour title. </p><p>He began the final round on 21-under-par, one ahead of Ben Kohles.</p><p>The winner of the event will take home a unique payout figure this season with an overall tournament purse of $5 million - slightly lower than the majority of the remaining FedExCup Fall tournaments.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="HkDv6PgiRh6kMYNcqPap54" name="Kohles-2291740606" alt="Ben Kohles" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HkDv6PgiRh6kMYNcqPap54-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Ben Kohles is firmly in contention for victory </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>While the outright victory will set them up for a lucrative couple of years at the very least, with a guaranteed PGA Tour card, this week's champion will also pick up a check for $900,000.</p><p>Although plenty of factors will reduce <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much they ultimately see in the end</a>, it's easy to imagine the winner won't be that bothered with their playing rights secured.</p><p>For everyone else, they may have secured enough points to seal the deal as well. Either way, from a financial standpoint, there are six-figure payouts for those who finish inside the top-13 later today.</p><p>Below is the maximum prize money payout for each position at the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville before ties are taken into account.</p><h2 id="biltmore-championship-asheville-prize-money-payout">Biltmore Championship Asheville Prize Money Payout</h2><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Position</p></th><th  ><p>Prize Money</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>$900,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>$545,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>$345,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>$245,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>$205,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>$181,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>$168,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>$156,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>$146,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>$136,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>11th</p></td><td  ><p>$126,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>12th</p></td><td  ><p>$116,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>13th</p></td><td  ><p>$106,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>14th</p></td><td  ><p>$96,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>15th</p></td><td  ><p>$91,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>16th</p></td><td  ><p>$86,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>17th</p></td><td  ><p>$81,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>18th</p></td><td  ><p>$76,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>19th</p></td><td  ><p>$71,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>20th</p></td><td  ><p>$66,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>21st</p></td><td  ><p>$61,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>22nd</p></td><td  ><p>$56,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>23rd</p></td><td  ><p>$52,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>24th</p></td><td  ><p>$48,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>25th</p></td><td  ><p>$44,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>26th</p></td><td  ><p>$40,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>27th</p></td><td  ><p>$38,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>28th</p></td><td  ><p>$37,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>29th</p></td><td  ><p>$35,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>30th</p></td><td  ><p>$34,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>31st</p></td><td  ><p>$32,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>32nd</p></td><td  ><p>$31,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>33rd</p></td><td  ><p>$29,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>34th</p></td><td  ><p>$28,500</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>35th</p></td><td  ><p>$27,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>36th</p></td><td  ><p>$26,000</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>37th</p></td><td  ><p>$24,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>38th</p></td><td  ><p>$23,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>39th</p></td><td  ><p>$22,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>40th</p></td><td  ><p>$21,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>41st</p></td><td  ><p>$20,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>42nd</p></td><td  ><p>$19,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>43rd</p></td><td  ><p>$18,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>44th</p></td><td  ><p>$17,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>45th</p></td><td  ><p>$16,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>46th</p></td><td  ><p>$15,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>47th</p></td><td  ><p>$14,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>48th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>49th</p></td><td  ><p>$13,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>50th</p></td><td  ><p>$12,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>51st</p></td><td  ><p>$12,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>52nd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>53rd</p></td><td  ><p>$12,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>54th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>55th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>56th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,650</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>57th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>58th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,450</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>59th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,350</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>60th</p></td><td  ><p>$11,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>61st</p></td><td  ><p>$11,150</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>62nd</p></td><td  ><p>$11,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>63rd</p></td><td  ><p>$10,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>64th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>65th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,750</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>66th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,650</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>67th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,550</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>68th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,450</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>69th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,350</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>70th</p></td><td  ><p>$10,250</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>71st</p></td><td  ><p>$10,150</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>72nd</p></td><td  ><p>$10,050</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>73rd</p></td><td  ><p>$9,950</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>74th</p></td><td  ><p>$9,850</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>75th</p></td><td  ><p>$9,750</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, which is being held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, has been affected by the weather from the start. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Play was delayed in the first round due to fog, while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-makes-controversial-preferred-lies-call-for-biltmore-championship">preferred lies</a> have been in effect due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures throughout. </p><p>The threat of thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon in North Carolina also means all final round tee times are scheduled in the space of a little over two hours in the morning, with players going off in groups of three from the first and 10th tees.  </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101394381131424187"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to forecasted thunderstorms Sunday afternoon at the Biltmore Championship Asheville, final-round tee times will run from 7:43 – 9:55 a.m. ET in groups of three off Nos. 1 and 10. pic.twitter.com/o6RTOqqAAX<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101394381131424187">September 19, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>Initially, tee times were scheduled between 7:43am ET and 9:55am ET, but when fog rolled in on Sunday morning, tee times where put back by one hour.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101647952464798185"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The start of the final round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville is delayed one hour due to fog.<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101647952464798185">September 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-neal-shipley">Neal Shipley</a>, who is looking for his maiden PGA Tour title, begins the final round with a one-shot lead over <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-ben-kohles">Ben Kohles</a> on 21-under-par. Also in contention is Eric Cole in T3 on 17-under-par. </p><p>The three are in the final group from the first tee at 10:55am ET (3:55pm BST).  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="JELGrs6Ay373zXrfFM9xq4" name="Shipley-2296109644" alt="Neal Shipley at the Biltmore Championship Asheville" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JELGrs6Ay373zXrfFM9xq4-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Neal Shipley is leading in pursuit of his maiden PGA Tour win </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The other player tied for third, Ricky Castillo, is grouped with Jacob Bridgeman and Max Greyserman, who are on 16-under-par. They get started at 10:44am ET (3:44pm BST). </p><p>Check out all the tee times and pairings for the final round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville.</p><h2 id="biltmore-championship-asheville-tee-times-final-round">Biltmore Championship Asheville Tee Times: Final Round</h2><p><em>All times ET (BST)</em></p><p><strong>1st Tee </strong></p><ul><li><strong>8:43am (1:43pm):</strong> Ben Silverman, Blades Brown, Brice Garnett</li><li><strong>8:54am (1:54pm):</strong> Peter Malnati, Billy Horschel, Troy Merritt</li><li><strong>9:05am (2:05pm):</strong> Austin Smotherman, Jeremy Paul, Adam Schenk</li><li><strong>9:16am (2:16pm):</strong> Zach Bauchou, Michael Kim, Adam Hadwin</li><li><strong>9:27am (2:27pm):</strong> Tyler Duncan, Trace Crowe, Paul Peterson</li><li><strong>9:38am (2:38pm):</strong> Andrew Novak, Steven Fisk, Webb Simpson</li><li><strong>9:49am (2:49pm):</strong> Gordon Sargent, Chris Kirk, Jackson Suber</li><li><strong>10:00am (3:00pm):</strong> John Parry, Kevin Yu, Chad Ramey</li><li><strong>10:11am (3:11pm):</strong> John VanDerLaan, Zecheng Dou, Ben James</li><li><strong>10:22am (3:22pm):</strong> Seamus Power, Johnny Keefer, Mackenzie Hughes</li><li><strong>10:33am (3:33pm):</strong> Haotong Li, Jackson Koivun, Marco Penge</li><li><strong>10:44am (3:44pm):</strong> Ricky Castillo, Jacob Bridgeman, Max Greyserman</li><li><strong>10:55am (3:55pm):</strong> Neal Shipley, Ben Kohles, Eric Cole</li></ul><p><strong>10th Tee </strong></p><ul><li><strong>8:43am (1:43pm):</strong> Austin Eckroat, J.T. Poston, Justin Lower</li><li><strong>8:54am (1:54pm):</strong> Pontus Nyholm, Ben Martin, Karl Vilips</li><li><strong>9:05am (2:05pm):</strong> Adam Svensson, Zac Blair, Patton Kizzire</li><li><strong>9:16am (2:16pm):</strong> Takumi Kanaya, Rico Hoey, Chandler Phillips</li><li><strong>9:27am (2:27pm):</strong> Cameron Champ, Kevin Roy, Doug Ghim</li><li><strong>9:38am (2:38pm):</strong> Will Gordon, Hayden Springer, Davis Chatfield</li><li><strong>9:49am (2:49pm):</strong> William Mouw, Harry Higgs, Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>10:00am (3:00pm):</strong> Cam Davis, Jonathan Byrd, David Skinns</li><li><strong>10:11am (3:11pm):</strong> Vince Whaley, Stephan Jaeger, Dylan Wu</li><li><strong>10:22am (3:22pm):</strong> Chandler Blanchet, Corey Conners, Andrew Putnam</li><li><strong>10:33am (3:33pm):</strong> Isaiah Salinda, Pierceson Coody, Tyler Watts</li><li><strong>10:44am (3:44pm):</strong> Hank Lebioda, Michael Thompson</li><li><strong>10:55am (3:55pm):</strong> Lucas Glover, Nick Dunlap</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, which is being held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, has been affected by the weather from the start. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Play was delayed in the first round due to fog, while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-makes-controversial-preferred-lies-call-for-biltmore-championship">preferred lies</a> have been in effect due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures throughout. </p><p>The threat of thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon in North Carolina also means all final round tee times are scheduled in the space of a little over two hours in the morning, with players going off in groups of three from the first and 10th tees.  </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101394381131424187"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to forecasted thunderstorms Sunday afternoon at the Biltmore Championship Asheville, final-round tee times will run from 7:43 – 9:55 a.m. ET in groups of three off Nos. 1 and 10. pic.twitter.com/o6RTOqqAAX<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101394381131424187">September 19, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>Initially, tee times were scheduled between 7:43am ET and 9:55am ET, but when fog rolled in on Sunday morning, tee times where put back by one hour.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101647952464798185"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The start of the final round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville is delayed one hour due to fog.<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2101647952464798185">September 20, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-neal-shipley">Neal Shipley</a>, who is looking for his maiden PGA Tour title, begins the final round with a one-shot lead over <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-ben-kohles">Ben Kohles</a> on 21-under-par. Also in contention is Eric Cole in T3 on 17-under-par. </p><p>The three are in the final group from the first tee at 10:55am ET (3:55pm BST).  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="JELGrs6Ay373zXrfFM9xq4" name="Shipley-2296109644" alt="Neal Shipley at the Biltmore Championship Asheville" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JELGrs6Ay373zXrfFM9xq4-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Neal Shipley is leading in pursuit of his maiden PGA Tour win </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The other player tied for third, Ricky Castillo, is grouped with Jacob Bridgeman and Max Greyserman, who are on 16-under-par. They get started at 10:44am ET (3:44pm BST). </p><p>Check out all the tee times and pairings for the final round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville.</p><h2 id="biltmore-championship-asheville-tee-times-final-round">Biltmore Championship Asheville Tee Times: Final Round</h2><p><em>All times ET (BST)</em></p><p><strong>1st Tee </strong></p><ul><li><strong>8:43am (1:43pm):</strong> Ben Silverman, Blades Brown, Brice Garnett</li><li><strong>8:54am (1:54pm):</strong> Peter Malnati, Billy Horschel, Troy Merritt</li><li><strong>9:05am (2:05pm):</strong> Austin Smotherman, Jeremy Paul, Adam Schenk</li><li><strong>9:16am (2:16pm):</strong> Zach Bauchou, Michael Kim, Adam Hadwin</li><li><strong>9:27am (2:27pm):</strong> Tyler Duncan, Trace Crowe, Paul Peterson</li><li><strong>9:38am (2:38pm):</strong> Andrew Novak, Steven Fisk, Webb Simpson</li><li><strong>9:49am (2:49pm):</strong> Gordon Sargent, Chris Kirk, Jackson Suber</li><li><strong>10:00am (3:00pm):</strong> John Parry, Kevin Yu, Chad Ramey</li><li><strong>10:11am (3:11pm):</strong> John VanDerLaan, Zecheng Dou, Ben James</li><li><strong>10:22am (3:22pm):</strong> Seamus Power, Johnny Keefer, Mackenzie Hughes</li><li><strong>10:33am (3:33pm):</strong> Haotong Li, Jackson Koivun, Marco Penge</li><li><strong>10:44am (3:44pm):</strong> Ricky Castillo, Jacob Bridgeman, Max Greyserman</li><li><strong>10:55am (3:55pm):</strong> Neal Shipley, Ben Kohles, Eric Cole</li></ul><p><strong>10th Tee </strong></p><ul><li><strong>8:43am (1:43pm):</strong> Austin Eckroat, J.T. Poston, Justin Lower</li><li><strong>8:54am (1:54pm):</strong> Pontus Nyholm, Ben Martin, Karl Vilips</li><li><strong>9:05am (2:05pm):</strong> Adam Svensson, Zac Blair, Patton Kizzire</li><li><strong>9:16am (2:16pm):</strong> Takumi Kanaya, Rico Hoey, Chandler Phillips</li><li><strong>9:27am (2:27pm):</strong> Cameron Champ, Kevin Roy, Doug Ghim</li><li><strong>9:38am (2:38pm):</strong> Will Gordon, Hayden Springer, Davis Chatfield</li><li><strong>9:49am (2:49pm):</strong> William Mouw, Harry Higgs, Nick Taylor</li><li><strong>10:00am (3:00pm):</strong> Cam Davis, Jonathan Byrd, David Skinns</li><li><strong>10:11am (3:11pm):</strong> Vince Whaley, Stephan Jaeger, Dylan Wu</li><li><strong>10:22am (3:22pm):</strong> Chandler Blanchet, Corey Conners, Andrew Putnam</li><li><strong>10:33am (3:33pm):</strong> Isaiah Salinda, Pierceson Coody, Tyler Watts</li><li><strong>10:44am (3:44pm):</strong> Hank Lebioda, Michael Thompson</li><li><strong>10:55am (3:55pm):</strong> Lucas Glover, Nick Dunlap</li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PGA Tour Makes Controversial Preferred Lies Call For Biltmore Championship ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The inaugural <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Biltmore Championship Asheville</a> didn't get off to the best of starts as the PGA Tour announced preferred lies would be in operation for all found rounds.</p><p>The Tour said in a statement that rainy and humid weather conditions in North Carolina had led to "challenging agronomic conditions" at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.</p><p>Presumably this has led to the chance of mudballs throughout the event, so the PGA Tour took the unusual step of playing preferred lies for the entire tournament.</p><p>Playing preferred lies is not unusual, but it's usually done on a day-by-day basis so to install it for a full tournament even before the first round is quite an unprecedented move.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>"Due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures in Western North Carolina creating challenging agronomic conditions during the final phases of tournament preparation, preferred lies will be in effect all four rounds at the Biltmore Championship Asheville," read the PGA Tour statement.</p><p>The Biltmore Championship is being used by seven Presidents Cup players as a tune-up for Team USA in their upcoming battle with the International Team at Medinah.</p><p>It's also crucial for players in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">the FedExCup Fall </a>as the last chance to try and secure a top 100 finish and Tour card for next year - along with chances to get into the Signature Events via the Aon Next 10.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100559645391651175"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures in Western North Carolina creating challenging agronomic conditions during the final phases of tournament preparation, preferred lies will be in effect all four rounds at the Biltmore Championship Asheville.– PGA Tour Rules Committee<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100559645391651175">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>There's extra incentive for winning these events as well this year, as tournament champions get two-year exemptions, which Brian Rolapp has revealed will be honored in the PGA Tour shake-up and get players into the new Championship Series in 2028.</p><p>So with the stakes even higher than usual, the PGA Tour has likely taken the decision to level the playing field and ensure there's no hard luck stories via bad lies on the fairways or mudballs costing players shots.</p><p>The decision naturally enough drew plenty of reaction on social media, ranging from questioning the local weather to why it's already been applied for all four days even before the first round.</p><p>Thursday's opening round of the Biltmore Championship was also delayed due to fog, so even before a ball had been struck in anger it was a difficult start for the new PGA Tour event.</p><h2 id="reaction-to-preferred-lies-announcement">Reaction to preferred lies announcement...</h2><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100566253131960550"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Going forward prob easier if they just put out a tweet when they are playing it down, save the admin some time. https://t.co/2qHazayaR7<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100566253131960550">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561492416344324"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Has a four-day lift/clean/place ever been announced before the first round before? https://t.co/PGiOSxThCo<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561492416344324">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561653758595486"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm sure this is going to go over well https://t.co/GtLUz6nM2L<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561653758595486">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100560529479582173"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A preemptive ALL FOUR rounds lift clean and place announcement! https://t.co/1gUyD2lGX1 pic.twitter.com/Ko3rewRLnA<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100560529479582173">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The inaugural <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Biltmore Championship Asheville</a> didn't get off to the best of starts as the PGA Tour announced preferred lies would be in operation for all found rounds.</p><p>The Tour said in a statement that rainy and humid weather conditions in North Carolina had led to "challenging agronomic conditions" at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.</p><p>Presumably this has led to the chance of mudballs throughout the event, so the PGA Tour took the unusual step of playing preferred lies for the entire tournament.</p><p>Playing preferred lies is not unusual, but it's usually done on a day-by-day basis so to install it for a full tournament even before the first round is quite an unprecedented move.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>"Due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures in Western North Carolina creating challenging agronomic conditions during the final phases of tournament preparation, preferred lies will be in effect all four rounds at the Biltmore Championship Asheville," read the PGA Tour statement.</p><p>The Biltmore Championship is being used by seven Presidents Cup players as a tune-up for Team USA in their upcoming battle with the International Team at Medinah.</p><p>It's also crucial for players in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">the FedExCup Fall </a>as the last chance to try and secure a top 100 finish and Tour card for next year - along with chances to get into the Signature Events via the Aon Next 10.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100559645391651175"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures in Western North Carolina creating challenging agronomic conditions during the final phases of tournament preparation, preferred lies will be in effect all four rounds at the Biltmore Championship Asheville.– PGA Tour Rules Committee<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100559645391651175">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>There's extra incentive for winning these events as well this year, as tournament champions get two-year exemptions, which Brian Rolapp has revealed will be honored in the PGA Tour shake-up and get players into the new Championship Series in 2028.</p><p>So with the stakes even higher than usual, the PGA Tour has likely taken the decision to level the playing field and ensure there's no hard luck stories via bad lies on the fairways or mudballs costing players shots.</p><p>The decision naturally enough drew plenty of reaction on social media, ranging from questioning the local weather to why it's already been applied for all four days even before the first round.</p><p>Thursday's opening round of the Biltmore Championship was also delayed due to fog, so even before a ball had been struck in anger it was a difficult start for the new PGA Tour event.</p><h2 id="reaction-to-preferred-lies-announcement">Reaction to preferred lies announcement...</h2><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100566253131960550"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Going forward prob easier if they just put out a tweet when they are playing it down, save the admin some time. https://t.co/2qHazayaR7<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100566253131960550">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561492416344324"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Has a four-day lift/clean/place ever been announced before the first round before? https://t.co/PGiOSxThCo<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561492416344324">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561653758595486"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm sure this is going to go over well https://t.co/GtLUz6nM2L<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100561653758595486">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100560529479582173"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A preemptive ALL FOUR rounds lift clean and place announcement! https://t.co/1gUyD2lGX1 pic.twitter.com/Ko3rewRLnA<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2100560529479582173">September 17, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The golfing feel good story of the year will play out at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-stars-confirmed-biltmore-championship-2026">the Biltmore Championship</a> as Brendan Valdes returns to PGA Tour action after overcoming cancer.</p><p>Sponsor's exemptions have become a thorny issue, but nobody will begrudge one going to Valdes, as the 23-year-old is now in remission having been <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brendan-valdes-pauses-korn-ferry-tour-season-after-cancer-diagnosis">diagnosed with primary mediastinal lymphoma in January</a> this year. </p><p>Valdes had a nine centimetre tumor removed from his chest and underwent chemotherapy before finally being given the all-clear in June.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>It's been a long road back since then, having to build up his health and fitness from scratch, but now he'll make an emotional return to professional golf on the PGA Tour in North Carolina.</p><p>"It was a long process and not a very fun one," Valdes said ahead of the Biltmore Championship.</p><p>"But now that I'm back, I feel like I put in quite a bit of work and a lot of time and effort to really try and get back to where I was.</p><p>"Now that I feel like I am back and I see all the guys out here, I feel like I'll be able to go out there and compete.</p><p>"I feel like I'm ready to compete."</p><h2 id="valdes-39-blindsided-39-by-cancer-diagnosis">Valdes 'blindsided' by cancer diagnosis</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3162px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.26%;"><img id="mHab3VZsP2EVW7vjoaXLfS" name="Valdes-2157486237" alt="Brendan Valdes takes a shot during the US Open" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHab3VZsP2EVW7vjoaXLfS-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3162" height="1779" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Valdes says he was "completely blindsided" by his diagnosis, which came after a routine visit to the doctor and was a huge blow just as his life and career seemed to be picture perfect.</p><p>He'd just got engaged and was about to start his first full season as a pro when he found out the news on January 1 - but now nine months later he's fought all the way back despite losing 30lbs, and all of his fitness, during his treatment .</p><p>“It's been a lot of work on trying to get back the stamina that I once had,” Valdes added. “Just being out there walking 18 used to not feel like much of anything. I'm a younger guy. </p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUV8BBuJcr/" target="_blank">A post shared by PGA Tour (@pgatour)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>"As soon as I came back, especially during the process, it was tough for me to walk to the mailbox. It's taken a few months to get back to the point in time where I feel like I'm able to walk 18 holes and not be winded at all."</p><p>Valdes has Korn Ferry status in 2027 on a medical exemption but can also try his luck at Q-School this year to improve that staus or maybe even go one better and earn a PGA Tour card.</p><p>But for now, though, Valdes is just happy to be returning to competitive golf even if his ultimate goal is to be challenging for tournaments again.</p><p>“The expectations are just to go out and have fun,” Valdes added. “I mean, of course I'm always going to try and win. I'm never going to play an event that I don't feel like I have the ability to. </p><p>"But I'm just going to stay confident and committed and just go out there and have fun. That's the expectation."</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The golfing feel good story of the year will play out at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/presidents-cup-stars-confirmed-biltmore-championship-2026">the Biltmore Championship</a> as Brendan Valdes returns to PGA Tour action after overcoming cancer.</p><p>Sponsor's exemptions have become a thorny issue, but nobody will begrudge one going to Valdes, as the 23-year-old is now in remission having been <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brendan-valdes-pauses-korn-ferry-tour-season-after-cancer-diagnosis">diagnosed with primary mediastinal lymphoma in January</a> this year. </p><p>Valdes had a nine centimetre tumor removed from his chest and underwent chemotherapy before finally being given the all-clear in June.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>It's been a long road back since then, having to build up his health and fitness from scratch, but now he'll make an emotional return to professional golf on the PGA Tour in North Carolina.</p><p>"It was a long process and not a very fun one," Valdes said ahead of the Biltmore Championship.</p><p>"But now that I'm back, I feel like I put in quite a bit of work and a lot of time and effort to really try and get back to where I was.</p><p>"Now that I feel like I am back and I see all the guys out here, I feel like I'll be able to go out there and compete.</p><p>"I feel like I'm ready to compete."</p><h2 id="valdes-39-blindsided-39-by-cancer-diagnosis">Valdes 'blindsided' by cancer diagnosis</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3162px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.26%;"><img id="mHab3VZsP2EVW7vjoaXLfS" name="Valdes-2157486237" alt="Brendan Valdes takes a shot during the US Open" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHab3VZsP2EVW7vjoaXLfS-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3162" height="1779" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Valdes says he was "completely blindsided" by his diagnosis, which came after a routine visit to the doctor and was a huge blow just as his life and career seemed to be picture perfect.</p><p>He'd just got engaged and was about to start his first full season as a pro when he found out the news on January 1 - but now nine months later he's fought all the way back despite losing 30lbs, and all of his fitness, during his treatment .</p><p>“It's been a lot of work on trying to get back the stamina that I once had,” Valdes added. “Just being out there walking 18 used to not feel like much of anything. I'm a younger guy. </p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUV8BBuJcr/" target="_blank">A post shared by PGA Tour (@pgatour)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>"As soon as I came back, especially during the process, it was tough for me to walk to the mailbox. It's taken a few months to get back to the point in time where I feel like I'm able to walk 18 holes and not be winded at all."</p><p>Valdes has Korn Ferry status in 2027 on a medical exemption but can also try his luck at Q-School this year to improve that staus or maybe even go one better and earn a PGA Tour card.</p><p>But for now, though, Valdes is just happy to be returning to competitive golf even if his ultimate goal is to be challenging for tournaments again.</p><p>“The expectations are just to go out and have fun,” Valdes added. “I mean, of course I'm always going to try and win. I'm never going to play an event that I don't feel like I have the ability to. </p><p>"But I'm just going to stay confident and committed and just go out there and have fun. That's the expectation."</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 13 Notable Players In Danger Of Losing Their PGA Tour Cards Prior To The FedExCup Fall ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>After a near-month break, the PGA Tour returns with its <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall Series</a>, with the first event taking place at the Biltmore Championship in North Carolina.</p><p>Consisting of seven events, the Fall Series runs from September, all the way to the RSM Classic on November 22nd, with players searching for valuable points to help with their PGA Tour playing privileges.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="9sz2Lwna2GgLZ3r6CSWqyL" name="RSM-GettyImages-2186338370" alt="An RSM Classic flag" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sz2Lwna2GgLZ3r6CSWqyL-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The RSM Classic plays as the final tournament of the FedExCup Fall Series </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>For some, it's about moving inside the top 51-60 of the rankings, which would earn starts at the first two <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-signature-events-2026-schedule-prize-money-and-formats">Signature Events of 2027</a>, while for others, it's all about keeping their PGA Tour card for next year.</p><p>For those who finish inside the top 100 of the FedExCup Fall after the RSM Classic, they will lock up a PGA Tour card for 2027, while those from 101-125 will have conditional status. </p><p>Essentially, by <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-mean-pga-tour-joel-dahmen">finishing inside the top 100</a>, though, you will be guaranteed a card, making life slightly easier for next year, due to the fact you can plan a schedule and not rely on invites into tournaments.</p><p>Keeping a card when you're on the cusp of losing it is one of the most stressful things a professional golfer can go through and, prior to the start of the FedExCup Fall, we've looked at those players who are in danger of falling outside the top 100.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="u4i8nY6qT3AGFdXvAchfMb" name="Vilips-GettyImages-2289374185" alt="Karl Vilips hits a fairway wood" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u4i8nY6qT3AGFdXvAchfMb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Karl Vilips finished 100th following the conclusion of the FedExCup Fall Series in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>From PGA Tour rookies, all the way to the experienced individuals, there are some notable names who could well miss out on a full card and we've listed some of them below.</p><h2 id="christiaan-bezuidenhout-97th">Christiaan Bezuidenhout (97th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="6j6AHqmB5pxbdMwhsxhMKP" name="Bez-GettyImages-2289345987" alt="Christiaan Bezuidenhout hits an iron and watches its flight" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6j6AHqmB5pxbdMwhsxhMKP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bezuidenhout earned his PGA Tour card at the start of the decade, with the South African managing to keep it ever since.</p><p>That record, though, is in slight danger, after a season where he registered just two top 10s in 21 starts. It meant that he finished 97th in the FedExCup standings.</p><p>A three-time winner on the DP World Tour, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/christiaan-bezuidenhout-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Bezuidenhout</a> is scheduled to tee it up at the opening event of the Biltmore Championship before making a third appearance in the Presidents Cup the week after.</p><h2 id="rasmus-neergaard-petersen-99th">Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (99th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="SRYCEH7HfCrks76kQi3Eha" name="Rasmus-NP-GettyImages-2287357920" alt="Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen hits a driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRYCEH7HfCrks76kQi3Eha-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Earning his PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour in 2025, Neergaard-Petersen has slightly struggled with life on the circuit, registering a best finish at the team event of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where was T4th alongside Jacob Skov Olesen</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rasmus-neergard-petersen-crown-australian-open">Winning the Crown Australian Open on the DP World Tour in December</a>, he has primarily plied his trade on the PGA Tour since, finishing in the 99th spot of the FedExCup standings.</p><h2 id="billy-horschel-100th">Billy Horschel (100th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wrKUBFNM24e2pMj8AFnr5V" name="Billy-H-GettyImages-2286963519" alt="Billy Horschel hits a driver off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wrKUBFNM24e2pMj8AFnr5V-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>An eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, Horschel is one of the surprise names you'll find in danger of finishing outside the top 100, with the American enduring a mixed 2026.</p><p>Missing most of 2025 with injury, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/billy-horschel-facts-bio-wins">Horschel</a> has made 14 cuts in 24 events this year, producing just one top 10 finish, which also came at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.</p><p>Although he struggled in the early years, Horschel has been a PGA Tour member since 2010 but, with his exempt status running through until 2026, he'll want a few strong results in the Fall events to improve on his 100th spot.</p><h2 id="lucas-glover-101st">Lucas Glover (101st)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Ht9oGegoMFHj5siYiJKXT6" name="Glover-GettyImages-2287501411" alt="Lucas Glover looks into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ht9oGegoMFHj5siYiJKXT6-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Another veteran in danger of finishing outside the top 100 is Glover, who has six PGA Tour wins, including the 2009 US Open.</p><p>Finishing 101st in the regulation season, the American managed back-to-back top five finishes at the John Deere Classic and ISCO Championship, but nine missed cuts puts him outside the top 100.</p><p>Earning his first PGA Tour card back in 2004, Glover is now 46 years old and might have one eye on the PGA Tour Champions circuit, which he will be eligible for in under four years.</p><h2 id="rasmus-hojgaard-107th">Rasmus Hojgaard (107th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="r84iXFxCSqCijMv2sYSGFJ" name="Rasmus-GettyImages-2290717975" alt="Rasmus Hojgaard waves to the crowd" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r84iXFxCSqCijMv2sYSGFJ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Although Hojgaard enjoyed some good results on the DP World Tour, highlighted by a T2nd at the Danish Golf Championship, he has struggled for form on the PGA Tour circuit.</p><p>Producing five missed cuts, a solo fourth at the Rocket Classic was his best result of the season, with the former Ryder Cupper 107th in the standings.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/big-names-missing-bmw-pga-championship-2026">Opting to play the Biltmore Championship instead of the BMW PGA Championship</a>, an event he's played since 2021, the Dane is obviously prioritizing his PGA Tour career as he looks to keep his full card for 2027. </p><h2 id="emiliano-grillo-109th">Emiliano Grillo (109th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="8oLzzFYmFWbwab8o4tL2SY" name="Grillo-GettyImages-2289500183" alt="Emiliano Grillo scowls and looks into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oLzzFYmFWbwab8o4tL2SY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Claiming two career wins on the PGA Tour, the most recent of which came at the Charles Schwab Challenge in 2023, Grillo is needing a strong Fall series to keep his playing privileges next season.</p><p>Joining the PGA Tour over a decade ago, he's produced two top 10s in 2026, with eight missed cuts, including three in a row during May, meaning the Argentinean is 109th in the standings.</p><h2 id="marco-penge-112th">Marco Penge (112th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="oDtsbooAtDnj35brMeNHN9" name="Penge-GettyImages-2288186609" alt="Marco Penge watches his iron shot in the rain" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oDtsbooAtDnj35brMeNHN9-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Penge was predicted to go far on the PGA Tour in his rookie season, but issues off the course means he finds himself well down the rankings.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/marco-penge-to-take-time-off-from-game-following-ongoing-health-issues">Taking a break from the game in the middle of the season to help his physical and mental health</a>, Penge still managed to earn a handful of top 20 finishes, including a T4th at the Valspar Championship.</p><p>Like Hojgaard, Penge has opted to tee it up at the Biltmore Championship instead of the BMW PGA Championship, meaning his mind is focused on improving his standing on the PGA Tour.</p><h2 id="mackenzie-hughes-118th">Mackenzie Hughes (118th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="weAsHkgwkmGsuu2XscfcTY" name="Mac-GettyImages-2285655968" alt="Mackenzie Hughes hits a tee shot and watches its flight" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/weAsHkgwkmGsuu2XscfcTY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Despite being ranked 39th in the Official World Golf Rankings, Hughes' PGA Tour exempt status runs through until 2026, with the Canadian needing a good run in the FedExCup Fall.</p><p>A two-time winner on the circuit, he's earned just two top 10s this year, missing seven cuts in the process.</p><p>Like other players on this list, Hughes has been a PGA Tour member for a decade, earning his card in 2016. His most recent victory came in 2022 at the Sanderson Farms Championship.</p><h2 id="matthieu-pavon-126th">Matthieu Pavon (126th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="9NeczHTdNph97y72YCP8qk" name="Pavon-GettyImages-2292320025" alt="Matthieu Pavon walks off the green holding a putter" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9NeczHTdNph97y72YCP8qk-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Pavon burst on to the PGA Tour scene in 2024, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-series-of-dramatic-events-which-led-matthieu-pavon-from-his-long-awaited-debut-win-to-a-historic-pga-tour-title-all-in-a-few-short-months">claiming victory at the Farmers Insurance Open </a>after earning his playing rights on the circuit via the DP World Tour.</p><p>Since then, the Frenchman has struggled for form and, following a poor 2025, he has only managed four top 25s this season, missing the cut in 10 of 20 starts.</p><p>Sat 126th in the standings, he won't even have conditional status on the PGA Tour for 2027 if he remains where he is, meaning he'll need some strong results over the coming months.</p><h2 id="chris-kirk-128th">Chris Kirk (128th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="YyJs9jLvrWuCAkDL3qKVzF" name="Kirk-GettyImages-2289458648" alt="Chris Kirk watches a tee shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YyJs9jLvrWuCAkDL3qKVzF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A six-time winner on the PGA Tour, Kirk is another surprising name who finds himself outside the top 125, with the American struggling for form throughout the season.</p><p>Playing in 19 events, he has made the cut in 11 of them, registering a T8th finish at the Rocket Classic. Aside from the result, his only other top 30 came at The Players Championship, where he ended up T27th.</p><p>Claiming The Sentry back in 2024, that Signature Event gave him a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour but, with that running out in 2026, he'll need a strong FedExCup Fall to move back into the required places.</p><h2 id="haotong-li-133rd">Haotong Li (133rd)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="iUiDY3VeesYXx9QmtQqJBW" name="Li-GettyImages-2294869412" alt="Haotong Li hits a driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iUiDY3VeesYXx9QmtQqJBW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The charismatic DP World Tour winner is a fan favorite but, during his rookie season on the PGA Tour, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-haotong-li-203247">Li</a> has struggled to find any form.</p><p>Claiming a T8th and T11th finish in his second and third events of the year, Li has gone on to miss 14 cuts, registering a best result of T32nd in that timeframe.</p><p>Sitting 133rd in the standings, the 31-year-old is opting to skip the DP World Tour's flagship event of the BMW PGA Championship and tee it up at the Biltmore Championship.</p><h2 id="erik-van-rooyen-146th">Erik Van Rooyen (146th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="MF95XB7X4PLmzepMXShVFh" name="Van-Rooyen-GettyImages-2293940400" alt="Erik Van Rooyen looks on into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MF95XB7X4PLmzepMXShVFh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Van Rooyen has two wins on the PGA Tour, the most recent of which came at the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship.</p><p>The South African's form has dropped in 2026, though, as Van Rooyen made just nine cuts in 20 starts, with just three top 25s meaning he finished well down the FedEx Cup standings.</p><h2 id="luke-clanton-148th">Luke Clanton (148th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="pQKHMU3Z5GCW9aNhjCbab5" name="Clanton-GettyImages-2288795446" alt="Luke Clanton hits a wedge" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQKHMU3Z5GCW9aNhjCbab5-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Clanton enjoyed an incredible amateur career that included two runner-up finishes at the John Deere Classic and RSM Classic.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/luke-clanton-reasons-pga-tour-liv-golf">Since turning professional</a>, though, he's struggled to find his game and, following a poor season in 2025, he's unfortunately done the same in 2026, finishing the regulation season in 147th.</p><p>Earning a T5th at the Puerto Rico Open, Clanton missed four cuts in a row through July, with the young American missing 10 in total from 19 events. </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>After a near-month break, the PGA Tour returns with its <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall Series</a>, with the first event taking place at the Biltmore Championship in North Carolina.</p><p>Consisting of seven events, the Fall Series runs from September, all the way to the RSM Classic on November 22nd, with players searching for valuable points to help with their PGA Tour playing privileges.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="9sz2Lwna2GgLZ3r6CSWqyL" name="RSM-GettyImages-2186338370" alt="An RSM Classic flag" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sz2Lwna2GgLZ3r6CSWqyL-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The RSM Classic plays as the final tournament of the FedExCup Fall Series </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>For some, it's about moving inside the top 51-60 of the rankings, which would earn starts at the first two <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-signature-events-2026-schedule-prize-money-and-formats">Signature Events of 2027</a>, while for others, it's all about keeping their PGA Tour card for next year.</p><p>For those who finish inside the top 100 of the FedExCup Fall after the RSM Classic, they will lock up a PGA Tour card for 2027, while those from 101-125 will have conditional status. </p><p>Essentially, by <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-mean-pga-tour-joel-dahmen">finishing inside the top 100</a>, though, you will be guaranteed a card, making life slightly easier for next year, due to the fact you can plan a schedule and not rely on invites into tournaments.</p><p>Keeping a card when you're on the cusp of losing it is one of the most stressful things a professional golfer can go through and, prior to the start of the FedExCup Fall, we've looked at those players who are in danger of falling outside the top 100.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="u4i8nY6qT3AGFdXvAchfMb" name="Vilips-GettyImages-2289374185" alt="Karl Vilips hits a fairway wood" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u4i8nY6qT3AGFdXvAchfMb-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Karl Vilips finished 100th following the conclusion of the FedExCup Fall Series in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>From PGA Tour rookies, all the way to the experienced individuals, there are some notable names who could well miss out on a full card and we've listed some of them below.</p><h2 id="christiaan-bezuidenhout-97th">Christiaan Bezuidenhout (97th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="6j6AHqmB5pxbdMwhsxhMKP" name="Bez-GettyImages-2289345987" alt="Christiaan Bezuidenhout hits an iron and watches its flight" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6j6AHqmB5pxbdMwhsxhMKP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bezuidenhout earned his PGA Tour card at the start of the decade, with the South African managing to keep it ever since.</p><p>That record, though, is in slight danger, after a season where he registered just two top 10s in 21 starts. It meant that he finished 97th in the FedExCup standings.</p><p>A three-time winner on the DP World Tour, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/christiaan-bezuidenhout-golfer-facts-bio-wins">Bezuidenhout</a> is scheduled to tee it up at the opening event of the Biltmore Championship before making a third appearance in the Presidents Cup the week after.</p><h2 id="rasmus-neergaard-petersen-99th">Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (99th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="SRYCEH7HfCrks76kQi3Eha" name="Rasmus-NP-GettyImages-2287357920" alt="Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen hits a driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRYCEH7HfCrks76kQi3Eha-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Earning his PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour in 2025, Neergaard-Petersen has slightly struggled with life on the circuit, registering a best finish at the team event of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where was T4th alongside Jacob Skov Olesen</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rasmus-neergard-petersen-crown-australian-open">Winning the Crown Australian Open on the DP World Tour in December</a>, he has primarily plied his trade on the PGA Tour since, finishing in the 99th spot of the FedExCup standings.</p><h2 id="billy-horschel-100th">Billy Horschel (100th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="wrKUBFNM24e2pMj8AFnr5V" name="Billy-H-GettyImages-2286963519" alt="Billy Horschel hits a driver off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wrKUBFNM24e2pMj8AFnr5V-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>An eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, Horschel is one of the surprise names you'll find in danger of finishing outside the top 100, with the American enduring a mixed 2026.</p><p>Missing most of 2025 with injury, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/billy-horschel-facts-bio-wins">Horschel</a> has made 14 cuts in 24 events this year, producing just one top 10 finish, which also came at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.</p><p>Although he struggled in the early years, Horschel has been a PGA Tour member since 2010 but, with his exempt status running through until 2026, he'll want a few strong results in the Fall events to improve on his 100th spot.</p><h2 id="lucas-glover-101st">Lucas Glover (101st)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Ht9oGegoMFHj5siYiJKXT6" name="Glover-GettyImages-2287501411" alt="Lucas Glover looks into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ht9oGegoMFHj5siYiJKXT6-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Another veteran in danger of finishing outside the top 100 is Glover, who has six PGA Tour wins, including the 2009 US Open.</p><p>Finishing 101st in the regulation season, the American managed back-to-back top five finishes at the John Deere Classic and ISCO Championship, but nine missed cuts puts him outside the top 100.</p><p>Earning his first PGA Tour card back in 2004, Glover is now 46 years old and might have one eye on the PGA Tour Champions circuit, which he will be eligible for in under four years.</p><h2 id="rasmus-hojgaard-107th">Rasmus Hojgaard (107th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="r84iXFxCSqCijMv2sYSGFJ" name="Rasmus-GettyImages-2290717975" alt="Rasmus Hojgaard waves to the crowd" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r84iXFxCSqCijMv2sYSGFJ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Although Hojgaard enjoyed some good results on the DP World Tour, highlighted by a T2nd at the Danish Golf Championship, he has struggled for form on the PGA Tour circuit.</p><p>Producing five missed cuts, a solo fourth at the Rocket Classic was his best result of the season, with the former Ryder Cupper 107th in the standings.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/big-names-missing-bmw-pga-championship-2026">Opting to play the Biltmore Championship instead of the BMW PGA Championship</a>, an event he's played since 2021, the Dane is obviously prioritizing his PGA Tour career as he looks to keep his full card for 2027. </p><h2 id="emiliano-grillo-109th">Emiliano Grillo (109th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="8oLzzFYmFWbwab8o4tL2SY" name="Grillo-GettyImages-2289500183" alt="Emiliano Grillo scowls and looks into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oLzzFYmFWbwab8o4tL2SY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Claiming two career wins on the PGA Tour, the most recent of which came at the Charles Schwab Challenge in 2023, Grillo is needing a strong Fall series to keep his playing privileges next season.</p><p>Joining the PGA Tour over a decade ago, he's produced two top 10s in 2026, with eight missed cuts, including three in a row during May, meaning the Argentinean is 109th in the standings.</p><h2 id="marco-penge-112th">Marco Penge (112th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="oDtsbooAtDnj35brMeNHN9" name="Penge-GettyImages-2288186609" alt="Marco Penge watches his iron shot in the rain" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oDtsbooAtDnj35brMeNHN9-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Penge was predicted to go far on the PGA Tour in his rookie season, but issues off the course means he finds himself well down the rankings.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/marco-penge-to-take-time-off-from-game-following-ongoing-health-issues">Taking a break from the game in the middle of the season to help his physical and mental health</a>, Penge still managed to earn a handful of top 20 finishes, including a T4th at the Valspar Championship.</p><p>Like Hojgaard, Penge has opted to tee it up at the Biltmore Championship instead of the BMW PGA Championship, meaning his mind is focused on improving his standing on the PGA Tour.</p><h2 id="mackenzie-hughes-118th">Mackenzie Hughes (118th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="weAsHkgwkmGsuu2XscfcTY" name="Mac-GettyImages-2285655968" alt="Mackenzie Hughes hits a tee shot and watches its flight" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/weAsHkgwkmGsuu2XscfcTY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Despite being ranked 39th in the Official World Golf Rankings, Hughes' PGA Tour exempt status runs through until 2026, with the Canadian needing a good run in the FedExCup Fall.</p><p>A two-time winner on the circuit, he's earned just two top 10s this year, missing seven cuts in the process.</p><p>Like other players on this list, Hughes has been a PGA Tour member for a decade, earning his card in 2016. His most recent victory came in 2022 at the Sanderson Farms Championship.</p><h2 id="matthieu-pavon-126th">Matthieu Pavon (126th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="9NeczHTdNph97y72YCP8qk" name="Pavon-GettyImages-2292320025" alt="Matthieu Pavon walks off the green holding a putter" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9NeczHTdNph97y72YCP8qk-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Pavon burst on to the PGA Tour scene in 2024, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-series-of-dramatic-events-which-led-matthieu-pavon-from-his-long-awaited-debut-win-to-a-historic-pga-tour-title-all-in-a-few-short-months">claiming victory at the Farmers Insurance Open </a>after earning his playing rights on the circuit via the DP World Tour.</p><p>Since then, the Frenchman has struggled for form and, following a poor 2025, he has only managed four top 25s this season, missing the cut in 10 of 20 starts.</p><p>Sat 126th in the standings, he won't even have conditional status on the PGA Tour for 2027 if he remains where he is, meaning he'll need some strong results over the coming months.</p><h2 id="chris-kirk-128th">Chris Kirk (128th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="YyJs9jLvrWuCAkDL3qKVzF" name="Kirk-GettyImages-2289458648" alt="Chris Kirk watches a tee shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YyJs9jLvrWuCAkDL3qKVzF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>A six-time winner on the PGA Tour, Kirk is another surprising name who finds himself outside the top 125, with the American struggling for form throughout the season.</p><p>Playing in 19 events, he has made the cut in 11 of them, registering a T8th finish at the Rocket Classic. Aside from the result, his only other top 30 came at The Players Championship, where he ended up T27th.</p><p>Claiming The Sentry back in 2024, that Signature Event gave him a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour but, with that running out in 2026, he'll need a strong FedExCup Fall to move back into the required places.</p><h2 id="haotong-li-133rd">Haotong Li (133rd)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="iUiDY3VeesYXx9QmtQqJBW" name="Li-GettyImages-2294869412" alt="Haotong Li hits a driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iUiDY3VeesYXx9QmtQqJBW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The charismatic DP World Tour winner is a fan favorite but, during his rookie season on the PGA Tour, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-haotong-li-203247">Li</a> has struggled to find any form.</p><p>Claiming a T8th and T11th finish in his second and third events of the year, Li has gone on to miss 14 cuts, registering a best result of T32nd in that timeframe.</p><p>Sitting 133rd in the standings, the 31-year-old is opting to skip the DP World Tour's flagship event of the BMW PGA Championship and tee it up at the Biltmore Championship.</p><h2 id="erik-van-rooyen-146th">Erik Van Rooyen (146th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="MF95XB7X4PLmzepMXShVFh" name="Van-Rooyen-GettyImages-2293940400" alt="Erik Van Rooyen looks on into the distance" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MF95XB7X4PLmzepMXShVFh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Van Rooyen has two wins on the PGA Tour, the most recent of which came at the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship.</p><p>The South African's form has dropped in 2026, though, as Van Rooyen made just nine cuts in 20 starts, with just three top 25s meaning he finished well down the FedEx Cup standings.</p><h2 id="luke-clanton-148th">Luke Clanton (148th)</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="pQKHMU3Z5GCW9aNhjCbab5" name="Clanton-GettyImages-2288795446" alt="Luke Clanton hits a wedge" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQKHMU3Z5GCW9aNhjCbab5-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Clanton enjoyed an incredible amateur career that included two runner-up finishes at the John Deere Classic and RSM Classic.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/luke-clanton-reasons-pga-tour-liv-golf">Since turning professional</a>, though, he's struggled to find his game and, following a poor season in 2025, he's unfortunately done the same in 2026, finishing the regulation season in 147th.</p><p>Earning a T5th at the Puerto Rico Open, Clanton missed four cuts in a row through July, with the young American missing 10 in total from 19 events. </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Justin Thomas Withdraws But Seven Presidents Cup Stars Confirmed For Inaugural Biltmore Championship ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>For many of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars, the end of the season coincided with the FedExCup Playoffs, which concluded with August’s Tour Championship.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There is still plenty of golf to come on the circuit in 2026, though, thanks to the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a>. </p><p>Typically, that section of the season is significant for players yet to secure their PGA Tour cards for the following year, with the eight events offering precious FedExCup points for competitors as they attempt to finish in the top 100 of the standings. </p><p>The FedExCup Fall begins with a new event in 2026, the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Biltmore Championship Asheville</a>, which will be held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove between September 17th and 20th. </p><p>Thanks to its place in the schedule, though, the inaugural edition of the tournament will have some real star quality, as it falls just a week before the Presidents Cup. </p><p>In fact, no fewer than seven of the 24 players in the US and Internationals line-ups will be taking part in the tournament. </p><p>Two of the US team for the biennial match at Medinah are in the field with the rest made up of Team International stars. </p><p>Justin Thomas was due to play in the Biltmore Championship but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-thomas-withdraws-biltmore-championship-asheville-2026">the World No.22 withdrew just days before the event begins</a>. In his absence, Genesis Invitational champion Jacob Bridgeman and PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun will represent Team USA on the PGA Tour this week.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="fqN47pwdXS9ctB4ZoyrwHH" name="Koivun-2290476202" alt="Jackson Koivun during the FedEx St. Jude Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fqN47pwdXS9ctB4ZoyrwHH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Jackson Koivun is also in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That leaves five of the Internationals team, who will be looking for just their second-ever Presidents Cup title. </p><p>Canadians Corey Connors and Nick Taylor are confirmed for the tournament. Three-time PGA Tour-winning Colombian Nico Echavarria also plays. Japanese star Ryo Hisatsune will be teeing it up in North Carolina too, along with South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout. </p><p>The appearance of several Presidents Cup players at the event bears similarities with the first FedExCup Fall tournament of the 2025 season, when <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/us-ryder-cup-players-playing-procore-championship">10 of Keegan Bradley's US Ryder Cup team</a> played in the Procore Championship, which was won by one of them, Scottie Scheffler.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="NqgSvDB6J36pi8p6KVXxST" name="Conners-2288466024" alt="Corey Conners during the Rocket Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqgSvDB6J36pi8p6KVXxST-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Corey Conners is one of five Internationals in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Other notable players in the Biltmore Championship Asheville field include <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/the-memorial-tournament-live-updates">the Memorial Tournament winner, JT Poston</a>, three-time DP World Tour winner Marco Penge and rising star Blades Brown. </p><p>Six-time PGA Tour winner Tony Finau also plays, and he will be joined by Billy Horschel, who has eight wins on the circuit.</p><p>Usually, he would opt to play on the DP World Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, which will take place at Wentworth the same week. </p><p>However, as he explained in a video posted on social media earlier in September, he is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/devastated-billy-horschel-skipping-bmw-pga-championship">playing in the FedExCup Fall event</a> “due to my not so stellar play on the PGA Tour this year,” which sees him placed precariously in the standings in 100th, the final spot to guarantee a card next season.  </p><h2 id="2026-presidents-cup-players-in-biltmore-championship-field">2026 PRESIDENTS CUP PLAYERS IN BILTMORE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD</h2><ul><li>Jacob Bridgeman (World No.29) <strong>- Team USA</strong></li><li>Corey Conners (World No.54) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Nico Echavarria (World No.60) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Jackson Koivun (World No.65) <strong>- Team USA</strong></li><li>Ryo Hisatsune (World No.66) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Nick Talyor (World No.81) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Christiaan Bezuidenhout (World No.97) <strong>- Team International</strong></li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>For many of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars, the end of the season coincided with the FedExCup Playoffs, which concluded with August’s Tour Championship.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/1ieCwQqv.html" id="1ieCwQqv" title="What Happens During A Full Bag PING Fitting?" width="1920" height="1080" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There is still plenty of golf to come on the circuit in 2026, though, thanks to the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a>. </p><p>Typically, that section of the season is significant for players yet to secure their PGA Tour cards for the following year, with the eight events offering precious FedExCup points for competitors as they attempt to finish in the top 100 of the standings. </p><p>The FedExCup Fall begins with a new event in 2026, the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Biltmore Championship Asheville</a>, which will be held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove between September 17th and 20th. </p><p>Thanks to its place in the schedule, though, the inaugural edition of the tournament will have some real star quality, as it falls just a week before the Presidents Cup. </p><p>In fact, no fewer than seven of the 24 players in the US and Internationals line-ups will be taking part in the tournament. </p><p>Two of the US team for the biennial match at Medinah are in the field with the rest made up of Team International stars. </p><p>Justin Thomas was due to play in the Biltmore Championship but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-thomas-withdraws-biltmore-championship-asheville-2026">the World No.22 withdrew just days before the event begins</a>. In his absence, Genesis Invitational champion Jacob Bridgeman and PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun will represent Team USA on the PGA Tour this week.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="fqN47pwdXS9ctB4ZoyrwHH" name="Koivun-2290476202" alt="Jackson Koivun during the FedEx St. Jude Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fqN47pwdXS9ctB4ZoyrwHH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Jackson Koivun is also in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That leaves five of the Internationals team, who will be looking for just their second-ever Presidents Cup title. </p><p>Canadians Corey Connors and Nick Taylor are confirmed for the tournament. Three-time PGA Tour-winning Colombian Nico Echavarria also plays. Japanese star Ryo Hisatsune will be teeing it up in North Carolina too, along with South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout. </p><p>The appearance of several Presidents Cup players at the event bears similarities with the first FedExCup Fall tournament of the 2025 season, when <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/us-ryder-cup-players-playing-procore-championship">10 of Keegan Bradley's US Ryder Cup team</a> played in the Procore Championship, which was won by one of them, Scottie Scheffler.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="NqgSvDB6J36pi8p6KVXxST" name="Conners-2288466024" alt="Corey Conners during the Rocket Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqgSvDB6J36pi8p6KVXxST-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Corey Conners is one of five Internationals in the field </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Other notable players in the Biltmore Championship Asheville field include <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/the-memorial-tournament-live-updates">the Memorial Tournament winner, JT Poston</a>, three-time DP World Tour winner Marco Penge and rising star Blades Brown. </p><p>Six-time PGA Tour winner Tony Finau also plays, and he will be joined by Billy Horschel, who has eight wins on the circuit.</p><p>Usually, he would opt to play on the DP World Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, which will take place at Wentworth the same week. </p><p>However, as he explained in a video posted on social media earlier in September, he is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/devastated-billy-horschel-skipping-bmw-pga-championship">playing in the FedExCup Fall event</a> “due to my not so stellar play on the PGA Tour this year,” which sees him placed precariously in the standings in 100th, the final spot to guarantee a card next season.  </p><h2 id="2026-presidents-cup-players-in-biltmore-championship-field">2026 PRESIDENTS CUP PLAYERS IN BILTMORE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD</h2><ul><li>Jacob Bridgeman (World No.29) <strong>- Team USA</strong></li><li>Corey Conners (World No.54) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Nico Echavarria (World No.60) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Jackson Koivun (World No.65) <strong>- Team USA</strong></li><li>Ryo Hisatsune (World No.66) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Nick Talyor (World No.81) <strong>- Team International</strong></li><li>Christiaan Bezuidenhout (World No.97) <strong>- Team International</strong></li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Every Winning Putter Used Throughout The 2026 PGA Tour Season ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The putter is arguably the most important club in the bag, especially on the PGA Tour where millions of dollars and important trophies are on the line each week. </p><p>So, which putter brands and models have the most wins in the 2026 season? Let's take a look...</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Given the amount of coverage the range of putters have received, it's no surprise that the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/ive-looked-at-the-gear-used-by-the-pga-tours-top-50-players-in-2026-these-8-things-really-stand-out">TaylorMade Spider Tour range is the top model</a> used by the world's best in 2026.</p><p>Breaking the numbers down, 13 Spider Tour putters have earned victories this season, two of which were The Masters and the PGA Championship, where Rory McIlroy and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/aaron-rai-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Aaron Rai</a> used them to earn their Major wins.</p><p>The Spider Tour X has 11 wins this year, including Scottie Scheffler's victory at the Tour Championship and FedEx St. Jude Championship, while the standard Spider Tour and Spider Tour V make up the remaining two wins.</p><p>Beginning the season, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-dominant-putter-bucking-the-zero-torque-trend-on-the-pga-tour">five of the first six victories on the PGA Tour were with a Spider Tour or Tour X</a>, while JT Poston, Michael Thorbjornsen and Brandt Snedeker also used the style of putter later on in the year for their wins.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="VucemxudYsMmb7diqU2Xja" name="Rai-GettyImages-2276780850" alt="Aaron Rai and his caddie walk off the 18th green at the PGA Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VucemxudYsMmb7diqU2Xja-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rai claimed the PGA Championship using a Spider Tour V </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Behind TaylorMade, Scotty Cameron pocketed nine titles, with seven models represented that ranged from the Phantom to the GoLo.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Cameron Young</a> and Jackson Koivun earned three wins using a Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype, with Young's change to the putter sparking the likes of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-thomas-putter-change-truist-championship-cameron-young-inspiration">Justin Thomas to follow in his footsteps</a>.</p><p>Out of the seven Scotty Cameron models present, just one of those was a blade-style putter, as Tom Kim had a Timeless GSS Tour Prototype in play for his Genesis Scottish Open victory.</p><p>Rounding out the podium spots was Odyssey and Ping, which were involved in six victories apiece throughout 2026.</p><p>In terms of Odyssey, six wins came from six different models in 2026 and, once again, just one blade putter was present, where Ricky Castillo had an Odyssey White Hot OG #1 in the bag for his<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/ricky-castillo-wins-puerto-rico-open"> Puerto Rico Open victory</a>, his maiden PGA Tour title.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="mPft8D2qFc4ojmJKGKAKXF" name="Young-GettyImages-2275365443" alt="Cameron Young reacts to a putt on the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mPft8D2qFc4ojmJKGKAKXF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young had the Phantom 9.5R Prototype in play for his Players Championship and Cadillac Championship wins </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Ping, meanwhile, had six wins during the season, including two Majors in the form of Wyndham Clark and Ryan Fox.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/inside-wyndham-clarks-bag-the-major-winning-technology-behind-ping-onset-mallets">Clark's change to the Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</a> has helped revolutionize his game in 2026, as he secured a second US Open title. </p><p>In fact, during the US Open week, the Major winner made history by <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/wyndham-clark-off-to-hot-start-at-us-open-after-signing-putter-deal">signing a single-club endorsement deal with Ping</a>, the first of the company's history.</p><p>Not long after, Fox lifted the Claret Jug at The Open Championship using a Ping Anser 2D.</p><p>This victory marked the first men's Major win for a blade putter since Bryson DeChambeau's US Open victory in 2024, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-fox-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Fox's Anser 2D featuring an armlock design</a> that was produced by the addition of an 8-iron shaft.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hXHat9gZN6jtKS6EarvjpY" name="Fox-GettyImages-2287035077" alt="Ryan Fox celebrates on the 18th green at The Open Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXHat9gZN6jtKS6EarvjpY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Fox celebrates his victory at Royal Birkdale via a final hole birdie </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Rounding out the final two spots are Bettinardi and L.A.B Golf, with the two brands earning four wins between them.</p><p>Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed a fine year that yielded three wins on the PGA Tour, as <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">the Englishman used a Bettinardi DASS BB1 for the trio of victories</a>.</p><p>JJ Spaun, meanwhile, had the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/putters/lab-golf-df3-putter-review">L.A.B Golf DF3</a> in the bag for his Valero Texas Open title, marking the only victory for a zero-torque putter in 2026.</p><p>The former US Open winner did then switch out the DF3 for a Scotty Cameron model midway through the season, but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jj-spaun-puts-old-faithful-us-open-winning-putter-back-in-the-bag">returned to his previous gamer during the FedEx Cup Playoffs</a>, specifically the BMW Championship.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="drgZYAcRNiSVs8xQXWUzU7" name="Spaun-GettyImages-2270604516" alt="JJ Spaun lines up a putt" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/drgZYAcRNiSVs8xQXWUzU7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Spaun introduced the L.A.B Golf DF3 at the beginning of 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Check out the full breakdown of the figures below...</p><h2 id="what-putter-model-every-pga-tour-winner-has-used-in-2026">What Putter Model Every PGA Tour Winner Has Used In 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Event</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Putter</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sony Open in Hawaii</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The American Express</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Farmers Insurance Open</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 5 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>WM Phoenix Open</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am</p></td><td  ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Genesis Invitational </p></td><td  ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cognizant Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Seven</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Arnold Palmer Invitational</p></td><td  ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Jailbird 380</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Puerto Rico Open</p></td><td  ><p>Ricky Castillo</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey White Hot OG #1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Players Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Valspar Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Texas Children's Houston Open</p></td><td  ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron GoLo Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Valero Texas Open</p></td><td  ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>L.A.B Golf DF3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Masters</p></td><td  ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>RBC Heritage</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Zurich Classic of New Orleans</p></td><td  ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Ai-One #7 S</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Zurich Classic of New Orleans</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cadillac Championship </p></td><td  ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Truist Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping PLD Custom Ally Blue H</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Brandt Snedeker</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>PGA Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Aaron Rai</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour V</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>CJ Cup Byron Nelson</p></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Charles Schwab Challenge</p></td><td  ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom X5 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Memorial Tournament</p></td><td  ><p>JT Poston</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>RBC Canadian Open</p></td><td  ><p>Bud Cauley</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron GoLo 7 S1 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>US Open </p></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Travelers Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping PLD DS 72 Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>John Deere Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Genesis Scottish Open</p></td><td  ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Timeless GSS Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>ISCO Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Steven Fisk</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Open Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Anser 2D</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Corales Puntacana Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Stefano Mazzoli</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey 10 S Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3M Open</p></td><td  ><p>Jackson Koivun</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rocket Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Thorbjornsen</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Brennan</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Circle T TG6 Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>FedEx St. Jude Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol empty" ></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tour Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="what-is-the-most-popular-putter-brand-used-by-the-winners-on-the-pga-tour-in-2026">What Is The Most Popular Putter Brand Used By The Winners On The PGA Tour In 2026?</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>13</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scotty Cameron</p></td><td  ><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Odyssey</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bettinardi</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>L.A.B Golf</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="most-putter-wins-on-the-pga-tour-in-2026">Most Putter Wins On The PGA Tour In 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Model</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The putter is arguably the most important club in the bag, especially on the PGA Tour where millions of dollars and important trophies are on the line each week. </p><p>So, which putter brands and models have the most wins in the 2026 season? Let's take a look...</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Given the amount of coverage the range of putters have received, it's no surprise that the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/ive-looked-at-the-gear-used-by-the-pga-tours-top-50-players-in-2026-these-8-things-really-stand-out">TaylorMade Spider Tour range is the top model</a> used by the world's best in 2026.</p><p>Breaking the numbers down, 13 Spider Tour putters have earned victories this season, two of which were The Masters and the PGA Championship, where Rory McIlroy and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/aaron-rai-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Aaron Rai</a> used them to earn their Major wins.</p><p>The Spider Tour X has 11 wins this year, including Scottie Scheffler's victory at the Tour Championship and FedEx St. Jude Championship, while the standard Spider Tour and Spider Tour V make up the remaining two wins.</p><p>Beginning the season, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-dominant-putter-bucking-the-zero-torque-trend-on-the-pga-tour">five of the first six victories on the PGA Tour were with a Spider Tour or Tour X</a>, while JT Poston, Michael Thorbjornsen and Brandt Snedeker also used the style of putter later on in the year for their wins.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="VucemxudYsMmb7diqU2Xja" name="Rai-GettyImages-2276780850" alt="Aaron Rai and his caddie walk off the 18th green at the PGA Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VucemxudYsMmb7diqU2Xja-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rai claimed the PGA Championship using a Spider Tour V </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Behind TaylorMade, Scotty Cameron pocketed nine titles, with seven models represented that ranged from the Phantom to the GoLo.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Cameron Young</a> and Jackson Koivun earned three wins using a Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype, with Young's change to the putter sparking the likes of <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-thomas-putter-change-truist-championship-cameron-young-inspiration">Justin Thomas to follow in his footsteps</a>.</p><p>Out of the seven Scotty Cameron models present, just one of those was a blade-style putter, as Tom Kim had a Timeless GSS Tour Prototype in play for his Genesis Scottish Open victory.</p><p>Rounding out the podium spots was Odyssey and Ping, which were involved in six victories apiece throughout 2026.</p><p>In terms of Odyssey, six wins came from six different models in 2026 and, once again, just one blade putter was present, where Ricky Castillo had an Odyssey White Hot OG #1 in the bag for his<a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/ricky-castillo-wins-puerto-rico-open"> Puerto Rico Open victory</a>, his maiden PGA Tour title.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="mPft8D2qFc4ojmJKGKAKXF" name="Young-GettyImages-2275365443" alt="Cameron Young reacts to a putt on the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mPft8D2qFc4ojmJKGKAKXF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young had the Phantom 9.5R Prototype in play for his Players Championship and Cadillac Championship wins </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Ping, meanwhile, had six wins during the season, including two Majors in the form of Wyndham Clark and Ryan Fox.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/inside-wyndham-clarks-bag-the-major-winning-technology-behind-ping-onset-mallets">Clark's change to the Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</a> has helped revolutionize his game in 2026, as he secured a second US Open title. </p><p>In fact, during the US Open week, the Major winner made history by <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/wyndham-clark-off-to-hot-start-at-us-open-after-signing-putter-deal">signing a single-club endorsement deal with Ping</a>, the first of the company's history.</p><p>Not long after, Fox lifted the Claret Jug at The Open Championship using a Ping Anser 2D.</p><p>This victory marked the first men's Major win for a blade putter since Bryson DeChambeau's US Open victory in 2024, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-fox-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Fox's Anser 2D featuring an armlock design</a> that was produced by the addition of an 8-iron shaft.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hXHat9gZN6jtKS6EarvjpY" name="Fox-GettyImages-2287035077" alt="Ryan Fox celebrates on the 18th green at The Open Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXHat9gZN6jtKS6EarvjpY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Fox celebrates his victory at Royal Birkdale via a final hole birdie </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Rounding out the final two spots are Bettinardi and L.A.B Golf, with the two brands earning four wins between them.</p><p>Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed a fine year that yielded three wins on the PGA Tour, as <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">the Englishman used a Bettinardi DASS BB1 for the trio of victories</a>.</p><p>JJ Spaun, meanwhile, had the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/putters/lab-golf-df3-putter-review">L.A.B Golf DF3</a> in the bag for his Valero Texas Open title, marking the only victory for a zero-torque putter in 2026.</p><p>The former US Open winner did then switch out the DF3 for a Scotty Cameron model midway through the season, but <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jj-spaun-puts-old-faithful-us-open-winning-putter-back-in-the-bag">returned to his previous gamer during the FedEx Cup Playoffs</a>, specifically the BMW Championship.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="drgZYAcRNiSVs8xQXWUzU7" name="Spaun-GettyImages-2270604516" alt="JJ Spaun lines up a putt" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/drgZYAcRNiSVs8xQXWUzU7-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Spaun introduced the L.A.B Golf DF3 at the beginning of 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Check out the full breakdown of the figures below...</p><h2 id="what-putter-model-every-pga-tour-winner-has-used-in-2026">What Putter Model Every PGA Tour Winner Has Used In 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Event</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Putter</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sony Open in Hawaii</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The American Express</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Farmers Insurance Open</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 5 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>WM Phoenix Open</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am</p></td><td  ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Genesis Invitational </p></td><td  ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cognizant Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Nico Echavarria</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Seven</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Arnold Palmer Invitational</p></td><td  ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Jailbird 380</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Puerto Rico Open</p></td><td  ><p>Ricky Castillo</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey White Hot OG #1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Players Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Valspar Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Texas Children's Houston Open</p></td><td  ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron GoLo Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Valero Texas Open</p></td><td  ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>L.A.B Golf DF3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Masters</p></td><td  ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>RBC Heritage</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Zurich Classic of New Orleans</p></td><td  ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey Ai-One #7 S</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Zurich Classic of New Orleans</p></td><td  ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cadillac Championship </p></td><td  ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Truist Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping PLD Custom Ally Blue H</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Brandt Snedeker</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>PGA Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Aaron Rai</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour V</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>CJ Cup Byron Nelson</p></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Charles Schwab Challenge</p></td><td  ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom X5 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Memorial Tournament</p></td><td  ><p>JT Poston</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>RBC Canadian Open</p></td><td  ><p>Bud Cauley</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron GoLo 7 S1 Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>US Open </p></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Travelers Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping PLD DS 72 Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>John Deere Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Genesis Scottish Open</p></td><td  ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Timeless GSS Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>ISCO Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Steven Fisk</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>The Open Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Anser 2D</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Corales Puntacana Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Stefano Mazzoli</p></td><td  ><p>Odyssey 10 S Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3M Open</p></td><td  ><p>Jackson Koivun</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rocket Classic</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Thorbjornsen</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Michael Brennan</p></td><td  ><p>Scotty Cameron Circle T TG6 Prototype</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>FedEx St. Jude Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol empty" ></td><td  ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tour Championship</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="what-is-the-most-popular-putter-brand-used-by-the-winners-on-the-pga-tour-in-2026">What Is The Most Popular Putter Brand Used By The Winners On The PGA Tour In 2026?</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>13</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scotty Cameron</p></td><td  ><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Odyssey</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bettinardi</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>L.A.B Golf</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="most-putter-wins-on-the-pga-tour-in-2026">Most Putter Wins On The PGA Tour In 2026</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Model</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Spider Tour X</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R Tour Prototype</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bettinardi DASS BB1</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The Tour Championship is no ordinary PGA Tour event thanks to its status as the FedExCup Playoffs finale. </p><p>Because of that, claiming victory at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> brings considerably more perks than the ones generally available for winning a PGA Tour event. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Some of them are well known, such as huge prize money and world rankings points, but others have a tendency to slip under the radar. </p><p>Here are seven big perks of winning the Tour Championship. </p><h2 id="prize-money">Prize Money</h2><p>The headline perk of winning the Tour Championship is, of course, the prize money. </p><p>Until 2025, the money earned for victory came directly from the FedExCup bonus pool, but now it counts as official money, meaning it goes towards the winner's PGA Tour career earnings.</p><p>In any case, that detail is not likely to matter much to the winner. The bottom line is that, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-championship-2026-prize-money-payout-breakdown">whoever wins the 2026 Tour Championship will bank $10m</a>, more than double the $4.5m handed to Cameron Young for winning the PGA Tour’s flagship event, The Players Championship.  </p><h2 id="fedexcup-title">FedExCup Title</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8" name="McIlroy-1242823478" alt="Rory McIlroy with the FedExCup trophy in 2022" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Winning the FedExCup is one of the biggest achievements in golf </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After the Starting Scores format that previously accompanied the Tour Championship was abandoned after 2024, there is now a far more clear cut perk of winning the event. </p><p>Whoever does it also becomes the FedExCup winner meaning he's recognized as the PGA Tour’s season-long champion. </p><p>In its 19 previous editions, there have been just <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedexcup-winners-pga-tour-season-finale">two multiple FedExCup winners</a> - Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - while there have been 16 different winners in total.</p><p>McIlroy has also likened the achievement to winning one of the very biggest events in golf, saying in 2022: "I think winning a FedExCup is right alongside winning a Major championship."</p><h2 id="pga-tour-status">PGA Tour Status </h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="A8eDF4ckFuRAFhh3kPcXCX" name="pga-tour-flah.jpg" alt="Close up of a PGA Tour flag blowing in the wind" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A8eDF4ckFuRAFhh3kPcXCX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">A five-year PGA Tour exemption awaits the winner </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Typically, winning a PGA Tour event brings a two or three-year exemption, depending on its prestige, but the winner of the Tour Championship secures his place on the circuit for the next five years. </p><p>That’s the same length given to Major winners, although it’s not quite all it seems. </p><p>That’s because even reaching the Tour Championship guarantees a two-year exemption through 2028, so in effect, claiming victory adds another three years to that total.</p><p>And the reason winning this year or next to become exempt through 2031/32 is even more important is because of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/new-pga-tour-2028-structure-whats-actually-new-and-whats-unknown">upcoming changes to the PGA Tour</a>, which are due to be introduced from 2028.</p><h2 id="world-ranking-points">World Ranking Points</h2><p>The winner also walks away with 45 world ranking points. That’s actually fewer than many other big PGA Tour events, including the previous two Playoffs and the Signature Events. The reason? The smaller field produces a lower OWGR field rating. </p><p>Still, 45 points is a welcome perk and about 20 more than Joe Dean - the DP World Tour's Husqvarna British Masters - won earlier on Sunday.</p><h2 id="pga-championship-exemption">PGA Championship Exemption</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="vHfzNyzKrBRD4HqtHZ5irL" name="PGAChampionship-2165451356" alt="The PGA Championship trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vHfzNyzKrBRD4HqtHZ5irL-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner books his place at the PGA Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reaching the Tour Championship gives the players in the field guaranteed starts at three of the following year’s four Majors, The Masters, the US Open and The Open. </p><p>However, it doesn’t include the PGA Championship. Even though all of the Tour Championship field would be confident of their place anyway, winning the Tour Championship removes any doubt as a result of becoming the FedExCup champion.</p><h2 id="fedexcup-trophy">FedExCup Trophy</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="PicqRQdMGVf2pQtTNEsgxf" name="FedExCupTrophy-2168527407" alt="The FedExCup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PicqRQdMGVf2pQtTNEsgxf-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner has his name engraved on the FedExCup trophy, and receives a replica to keep </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After winning the Tour Championship, the new FedExCup champion is presented with the famous sterling silver spun cup trophy. </p><p>While the winner doesn’t get to keep it, his name is engraved on it, and he is given a keeper trophy to take home. </p><p>That has a height of 13.25 inches and is engraved with just the name of that year’s winner.</p><h2 id="bobby-jones-inspired-replica">Bobby Jones-Inspired Replica</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="i3McmAsvKWGDCZuDQrQkZA" name="Cantlay-1338541178" alt="Patrick Cantlay with the Calamity Jane putter" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3McmAsvKWGDCZuDQrQkZA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner gets a replica of Bobby Jones's Calamity Jane putter </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake was the home course of one of the game’s all-time greats, Bobby Jones. </p><p>He is commemorated in the form of the trophy handed to the winner of the Tour Championship, which he gets to keep – a replica of his famous Calamity Jane putter that he used when completing the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/players-won-golf-grand-slam-154520">Grand Slam</a> in 1930. </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Hall ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kxkcx94mVujtw7fcFJUwN-320-70.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>The Tour Championship is no ordinary PGA Tour event thanks to its status as the FedExCup Playoffs finale. </p><p>Because of that, claiming victory at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> brings considerably more perks than the ones generally available for winning a PGA Tour event. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Some of them are well known, such as huge prize money and world rankings points, but others have a tendency to slip under the radar. </p><p>Here are seven big perks of winning the Tour Championship. </p><h2 id="prize-money">Prize Money</h2><p>The headline perk of winning the Tour Championship is, of course, the prize money. </p><p>Until 2025, the money earned for victory came directly from the FedExCup bonus pool, but now it counts as official money, meaning it goes towards the winner's PGA Tour career earnings.</p><p>In any case, that detail is not likely to matter much to the winner. The bottom line is that, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tour-championship-2026-prize-money-payout-breakdown">whoever wins the 2026 Tour Championship will bank $10m</a>, more than double the $4.5m handed to Cameron Young for winning the PGA Tour’s flagship event, The Players Championship.  </p><h2 id="fedexcup-title">FedExCup Title</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8" name="McIlroy-1242823478" alt="Rory McIlroy with the FedExCup trophy in 2022" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Winning the FedExCup is one of the biggest achievements in golf </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After the Starting Scores format that previously accompanied the Tour Championship was abandoned after 2024, there is now a far more clear cut perk of winning the event. </p><p>Whoever does it also becomes the FedExCup winner meaning he's recognized as the PGA Tour’s season-long champion. </p><p>In its 19 previous editions, there have been just <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedexcup-winners-pga-tour-season-finale">two multiple FedExCup winners</a> - Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - while there have been 16 different winners in total.</p><p>McIlroy has also likened the achievement to winning one of the very biggest events in golf, saying in 2022: "I think winning a FedExCup is right alongside winning a Major championship."</p><h2 id="pga-tour-status">PGA Tour Status </h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="A8eDF4ckFuRAFhh3kPcXCX" name="pga-tour-flah.jpg" alt="Close up of a PGA Tour flag blowing in the wind" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A8eDF4ckFuRAFhh3kPcXCX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">A five-year PGA Tour exemption awaits the winner </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Typically, winning a PGA Tour event brings a two or three-year exemption, depending on its prestige, but the winner of the Tour Championship secures his place on the circuit for the next five years. </p><p>That’s the same length given to Major winners, although it’s not quite all it seems. </p><p>That’s because even reaching the Tour Championship guarantees a two-year exemption through 2028, so in effect, claiming victory adds another three years to that total.</p><p>And the reason winning this year or next to become exempt through 2031/32 is even more important is because of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/new-pga-tour-2028-structure-whats-actually-new-and-whats-unknown">upcoming changes to the PGA Tour</a>, which are due to be introduced from 2028.</p><h2 id="world-ranking-points">World Ranking Points</h2><p>The winner also walks away with 45 world ranking points. That’s actually fewer than many other big PGA Tour events, including the previous two Playoffs and the Signature Events. The reason? The smaller field produces a lower OWGR field rating. </p><p>Still, 45 points is a welcome perk and about 20 more than Joe Dean - the DP World Tour's Husqvarna British Masters - won earlier on Sunday.</p><h2 id="pga-championship-exemption">PGA Championship Exemption</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="vHfzNyzKrBRD4HqtHZ5irL" name="PGAChampionship-2165451356" alt="The PGA Championship trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vHfzNyzKrBRD4HqtHZ5irL-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner books his place at the PGA Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Reaching the Tour Championship gives the players in the field guaranteed starts at three of the following year’s four Majors, The Masters, the US Open and The Open. </p><p>However, it doesn’t include the PGA Championship. Even though all of the Tour Championship field would be confident of their place anyway, winning the Tour Championship removes any doubt as a result of becoming the FedExCup champion.</p><h2 id="fedexcup-trophy">FedExCup Trophy</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="PicqRQdMGVf2pQtTNEsgxf" name="FedExCupTrophy-2168527407" alt="The FedExCup trophy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PicqRQdMGVf2pQtTNEsgxf-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner has his name engraved on the FedExCup trophy, and receives a replica to keep </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>After winning the Tour Championship, the new FedExCup champion is presented with the famous sterling silver spun cup trophy. </p><p>While the winner doesn’t get to keep it, his name is engraved on it, and he is given a keeper trophy to take home. </p><p>That has a height of 13.25 inches and is engraved with just the name of that year’s winner.</p><h2 id="bobby-jones-inspired-replica">Bobby Jones-Inspired Replica</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="i3McmAsvKWGDCZuDQrQkZA" name="Cantlay-1338541178" alt="Patrick Cantlay with the Calamity Jane putter" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3McmAsvKWGDCZuDQrQkZA-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The winner gets a replica of Bobby Jones's Calamity Jane putter </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake was the home course of one of the game’s all-time greats, Bobby Jones. </p><p>He is commemorated in the form of the trophy handed to the winner of the Tour Championship, which he gets to keep – a replica of his famous Calamity Jane putter that he used when completing the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/players-won-golf-grand-slam-154520">Grand Slam</a> in 1930. </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Much The Winning Caddie Earns At The Tour Championship ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The Tour Championship is one of the most prestigious events of the PGA Tour season. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The winner at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> not only gets to claim a PGA Tour title, but is also crowned the FedExCup Champion thanks to its status as the final three of the big Playoffs events following a season-long battle.  </p><p>In other words, it’s a big deal in men’s elite golf – a fact reflected in the huge prize money offered. </p><p>Overall, a purse of $40m is available at the event, double the sum reserved for the PGA Tour’s Signature Events and $15m more than even its flagship tournament, The Players Championship. </p><p>The winner also claims a bigger prize than any other PGA Tour event, and by some distance. </p><p>Whoever wins the Tour Championship, becoming the FedExCup champion in the process, will earn prize money of $10m, more than double the next-highest on the PGA Tour – <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-players-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">the $4.5m given to Cameron Young for his win at The Players Championship</a>.</p><p>The new champion doesn’t get to see all that money, with various factors determining <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much he actually receives</a>. </p><p>One of the bigger slices of the $10m windfall is the money paid to his caddie. </p><p>In many cases, a player will negotiate terms with his caddie. For example, most caddies are either paid an annual salary or given a weekly base rate. That information is generally kept between them.</p><p>However, it is widely accepted that winners of tournaments generally give their caddies 10% of their prize money, on top of what else they are paid.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="US2oo3aJ69vwfjMSA4TRs" name="Tommy-GettyImages-2231887003" alt="Brian Rolapp hands Tommy Fleetwood the FedEx Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/US2oo3aJ69vwfjMSA4TRs-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That means the winner’s caddie can expect a one-off payment of $1m from his boss’ earnings – over $400,000 more than even the winner of the big DP World Tour event, the Husqvarna British Masters, earned. </p><p>That’s the same sum <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/tommy-fleetwood-caddie-ian-finnis">Tommy Fleetwood’s caddie Ian Finnis</a> is thought to have earned after he helped the Englishman secure his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 event. </p><p>The caddies of players finishing further down the leaderboard are also expected do well financially out of the week. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="AMf6PQrBAm8VCJSNdLohRn" name="FleetwoodCaddie-2231892758" alt="Tommy Fleetwood and his caddie Ian Finnis" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMf6PQrBAm8VCJSNdLohRn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tommy Fleetwood won a $10m payout in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Caddies of players finishing elsewhere in the top 10 are expected to receive around 7% of the prize money, with around 5% going to the caddies of other players in the field.</p><p>If there’s a solo runner-up at the Tour Championship, the player will win $5m. If his caddie receives 7% of that, it would hand them around $350,000.  </p><p>Even JJ Spaun, who <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jj-spaun-withdraws-tour-championship">withdrew on Thursday through injury</a>, will claim at least $355,000 for finishing the FedExCup in 30th place, meaning his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/who-is-jj-spaun-caddie-mark-carens">caddie Mark Carens</a> is set for a $17,750.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The Tour Championship is one of the most prestigious events of the PGA Tour season. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The winner at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> not only gets to claim a PGA Tour title, but is also crowned the FedExCup Champion thanks to its status as the final three of the big Playoffs events following a season-long battle.  </p><p>In other words, it’s a big deal in men’s elite golf – a fact reflected in the huge prize money offered. </p><p>Overall, a purse of $40m is available at the event, double the sum reserved for the PGA Tour’s Signature Events and $15m more than even its flagship tournament, The Players Championship. </p><p>The winner also claims a bigger prize than any other PGA Tour event, and by some distance. </p><p>Whoever wins the Tour Championship, becoming the FedExCup champion in the process, will earn prize money of $10m, more than double the next-highest on the PGA Tour – <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/the-players-championship-prize-money-payout-2026">the $4.5m given to Cameron Young for his win at The Players Championship</a>.</p><p>The new champion doesn’t get to see all that money, with various factors determining <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-much-money-pro-golfers-actually-earn">how much he actually receives</a>. </p><p>One of the bigger slices of the $10m windfall is the money paid to his caddie. </p><p>In many cases, a player will negotiate terms with his caddie. For example, most caddies are either paid an annual salary or given a weekly base rate. That information is generally kept between them.</p><p>However, it is widely accepted that winners of tournaments generally give their caddies 10% of their prize money, on top of what else they are paid.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="US2oo3aJ69vwfjMSA4TRs" name="Tommy-GettyImages-2231887003" alt="Brian Rolapp hands Tommy Fleetwood the FedEx Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/US2oo3aJ69vwfjMSA4TRs-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That means the winner’s caddie can expect a one-off payment of $1m from his boss’ earnings – over $400,000 more than even the winner of the big DP World Tour event, the Husqvarna British Masters, earned. </p><p>That’s the same sum <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/tommy-fleetwood-caddie-ian-finnis">Tommy Fleetwood’s caddie Ian Finnis</a> is thought to have earned after he helped the Englishman secure his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 event. </p><p>The caddies of players finishing further down the leaderboard are also expected do well financially out of the week. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="AMf6PQrBAm8VCJSNdLohRn" name="FleetwoodCaddie-2231892758" alt="Tommy Fleetwood and his caddie Ian Finnis" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMf6PQrBAm8VCJSNdLohRn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tommy Fleetwood won a $10m payout in 2025 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Caddies of players finishing elsewhere in the top 10 are expected to receive around 7% of the prize money, with around 5% going to the caddies of other players in the field.</p><p>If there’s a solo runner-up at the Tour Championship, the player will win $5m. If his caddie receives 7% of that, it would hand them around $350,000.  </p><p>Even JJ Spaun, who <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/jj-spaun-withdraws-tour-championship">withdrew on Thursday through injury</a>, will claim at least $355,000 for finishing the FedExCup in 30th place, meaning his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/who-is-jj-spaun-caddie-mark-carens">caddie Mark Carens</a> is set for a $17,750.</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Does FedEx’s PGA Tour Sponsorship Run Out? ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Since 2007, the business end of the PGA Tour season has been synonymous with one company, shipping and logistics experts FedEx. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The was the year the FedExCup was established, the culmination of a season-long pursuit to be recognized as the PGA Tour’s champion each year. </p><p>However, the Memphis-headquartered company’s association with the PGA Tour began long before then, in 1986. </p><p>That year, the St. Jude Memphis Classic became the Federal Express St. Jude Classic (although it's not to be confused with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which was established as a Playoffs event in 2022, taking the place of The Northern Trust).  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="AoL2dUCxadSu6ykVTryCkG" name="Price-1140768948" alt="Nick Price is given a cheque for winning the Fereral Express St. Jude Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AoL2dUCxadSu6ykVTryCkG-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">FedEx has been a PGA Tour sponsor for decades   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The company continued as the title sponsor right up until the inception of the FedExCup, at which point the event became the Stanford St. Jude Championship before a two-year spell as the St. Jude Classic. </p><p>By 2011, FedEx was best known for its sponsorship of the Playoffs, although for a period of seven years, it took on title sponsorship honors for the Memphis-based tournament once again, with the St. Jude Classic renamed the FedEx St. Jude Classic, before its run ended in 2018. </p><p>Even then, the company continued holding the dual role of title sponsor of the Playoffs and a specific event, putting its name to the WGC Invitational from 2019 until 2021, the year before the FedEx St. Jude Championship that we know today was established. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ekiRg7cJosfithMrRtFcLX" name="EastLake-2291586653" alt="East Lake Golf Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ekiRg7cJosfithMrRtFcLX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">FedEx has sponsored the Playoffs since 2007 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That is a detailed way of making a simple point: FedEx has had involvement as a PGA Tour sponsor in some form or other for 40 unbroken years. </p><p>However, there is a chance its association with the circuit could be coming to an end. </p><p>FedEx agreed its current 10-year extension for naming rights of the Playoffs in 2017 in a deal reportedly worth around $650m. As a result, it is guaranteed as the sponsor of the Playoffs through the end of 2027. </p><p>Its agreement as the title sponsor of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-the-course-record-at-tpc-southwind">TPC Southwind</a> Playoffs event also expires at the same time.</p><p>However, 2028 marks the start of the revamped PGA Tour, featuring it’s tiered <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-championship-series-all-need-know">Championship Series </a>and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-challenger-series-all-need-know">Challenger Series</a>.</p><p>From 2028, it will be all change at the end of the main PGA Tour season, too. The PGA Tour Championship Series Finale will mark the final event giving a chance for players to finish in the top 90 of the season-long points list, thereby guaranteeing PGA Tour status. </p><p>Of those, the top 32 will progress to a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-match-play-tour-championship">new-look Tour Championship</a> to be held over two weeks.</p><p>In his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-tour-championship-press-conference">press conference</a> before the East Lake tournament, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp revealed that the finer details for the concluding events of the season-long race, including bonus money and sponsorship, are a work in progress, saying: “We continue to work on the details, including sponsorship and other things.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE" name="Rolapp-2291486561" alt="Brian Rolapp talks to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Brian Rolapp is non-commital on FedEx's PGA Tour future </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So, does FedEx have a future with the PGA Tour beyond 2027? That remains unclear. </p><p>A statement released by the PGA Tour in August read: “We are grateful to FedEx for all it contributes to the sport, and the positive impact they make in the community, including in Memphis with St. Jude.</p><p>“As we implement a new competitive model and map out our schedule for 2028 and beyond, we believe Memphis is well-positioned to remain part of the PGA Tour.”</p><p>However, it was also confirmed that the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the Championship Series.</p><p>Rolapp was also non-committal on the company’s future with the PGA Tour, saying it has been “an amazing partner” and “we’re in an existing contract, and we’re going to honor that.”</p><p>The company then released its own statement, although it also didn't offer guarantees over its future as a PGA Tour sponsor.</p><p>It read: “While we are disappointed the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the new Championship Series, we are encouraged by their plans to find other opportunities to bring professional golf to Memphis.</p><p>“Regardless of the tournament’s next chapter, our commitment to Memphis is unwavering. We will find new ways to partner with St. Jude to advance their mission, and we will continue making new investments in this great city we call home.”</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Since 2007, the business end of the PGA Tour season has been synonymous with one company, shipping and logistics experts FedEx. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The was the year the FedExCup was established, the culmination of a season-long pursuit to be recognized as the PGA Tour’s champion each year. </p><p>However, the Memphis-headquartered company’s association with the PGA Tour began long before then, in 1986. </p><p>That year, the St. Jude Memphis Classic became the Federal Express St. Jude Classic (although it's not to be confused with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which was established as a Playoffs event in 2022, taking the place of The Northern Trust).  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="AoL2dUCxadSu6ykVTryCkG" name="Price-1140768948" alt="Nick Price is given a cheque for winning the Fereral Express St. Jude Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AoL2dUCxadSu6ykVTryCkG-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">FedEx has been a PGA Tour sponsor for decades   </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The company continued as the title sponsor right up until the inception of the FedExCup, at which point the event became the Stanford St. Jude Championship before a two-year spell as the St. Jude Classic. </p><p>By 2011, FedEx was best known for its sponsorship of the Playoffs, although for a period of seven years, it took on title sponsorship honors for the Memphis-based tournament once again, with the St. Jude Classic renamed the FedEx St. Jude Classic, before its run ended in 2018. </p><p>Even then, the company continued holding the dual role of title sponsor of the Playoffs and a specific event, putting its name to the WGC Invitational from 2019 until 2021, the year before the FedEx St. Jude Championship that we know today was established. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ekiRg7cJosfithMrRtFcLX" name="EastLake-2291586653" alt="East Lake Golf Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ekiRg7cJosfithMrRtFcLX-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">FedEx has sponsored the Playoffs since 2007 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That is a detailed way of making a simple point: FedEx has had involvement as a PGA Tour sponsor in some form or other for 40 unbroken years. </p><p>However, there is a chance its association with the circuit could be coming to an end. </p><p>FedEx agreed its current 10-year extension for naming rights of the Playoffs in 2017 in a deal reportedly worth around $650m. As a result, it is guaranteed as the sponsor of the Playoffs through the end of 2027. </p><p>Its agreement as the title sponsor of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-the-course-record-at-tpc-southwind">TPC Southwind</a> Playoffs event also expires at the same time.</p><p>However, 2028 marks the start of the revamped PGA Tour, featuring it’s tiered <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-championship-series-all-need-know">Championship Series </a>and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-challenger-series-all-need-know">Challenger Series</a>.</p><p>From 2028, it will be all change at the end of the main PGA Tour season, too. The PGA Tour Championship Series Finale will mark the final event giving a chance for players to finish in the top 90 of the season-long points list, thereby guaranteeing PGA Tour status. </p><p>Of those, the top 32 will progress to a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-match-play-tour-championship">new-look Tour Championship</a> to be held over two weeks.</p><p>In his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-tour-championship-press-conference">press conference</a> before the East Lake tournament, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp revealed that the finer details for the concluding events of the season-long race, including bonus money and sponsorship, are a work in progress, saying: “We continue to work on the details, including sponsorship and other things.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE" name="Rolapp-2291486561" alt="Brian Rolapp talks to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Brian Rolapp is non-commital on FedEx's PGA Tour future </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So, does FedEx have a future with the PGA Tour beyond 2027? That remains unclear. </p><p>A statement released by the PGA Tour in August read: “We are grateful to FedEx for all it contributes to the sport, and the positive impact they make in the community, including in Memphis with St. Jude.</p><p>“As we implement a new competitive model and map out our schedule for 2028 and beyond, we believe Memphis is well-positioned to remain part of the PGA Tour.”</p><p>However, it was also confirmed that the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the Championship Series.</p><p>Rolapp was also non-committal on the company’s future with the PGA Tour, saying it has been “an amazing partner” and “we’re in an existing contract, and we’re going to honor that.”</p><p>The company then released its own statement, although it also didn't offer guarantees over its future as a PGA Tour sponsor.</p><p>It read: “While we are disappointed the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the new Championship Series, we are encouraged by their plans to find other opportunities to bring professional golf to Memphis.</p><p>“Regardless of the tournament’s next chapter, our commitment to Memphis is unwavering. We will find new ways to partner with St. Jude to advance their mission, and we will continue making new investments in this great city we call home.”</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tour Championship 2026 Tee Times: Round Three ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>An exciting <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/moving-day-golf-tournament">Moving Day</a> is in store at the Tour Championship, where 15 players are within five shots of the leaders Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland.</p><p>The pair sit at 10-under-par, while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/want-to-become-a-better-golfer-collin-morikawas-5-tips-to-shoot-lower-scores">Collin Morikawa</a> and Chris Gotterup are one back at nine-under and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Cameron Young</a> and World No.1, Scottie Scheffler, are two back at eight-under.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>In fact, the day belonged to Young, who started the second round on Friday dead last, before an eight-under-par round of 62 vaulted him from one end of the leaderboard to the other.</p><p>On Saturday, Young is paired alongside Scheffler, who is searching for his second <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/pga-tour/watch-tour-championship-2026-free-streams">Tour Championship</a> victory in three seasons. They tee off at 2.31pm local time (EDT).</p><p>Another former champion, in Hovland, is alongside Gerard at 2.55pm in the final pairing. Prior to the duo getting their third rounds underway, Morikawa and Gotterup tee off 2.43pm.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="rxR29CuCWWUiuJfz6YvKxh" name="Gerard-GettyImages-2292496848" alt="Ryan Gerard hits a bunker shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxR29CuCWWUiuJfz6YvKxh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Gerard is searching for his second PGA Tour victory </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Justin Rose, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Matt Fitzpatrick</a>, Adam Scott and Ludvig Aberg are seven-under and tee off at 2.19pm and 2.07pm.</p><p>Four players, including <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-fox-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Champion Golfer of the Year, Ryan Fox</a>, find themselves six-under, while a further five players are five-under-par.</p><p>Check out the full third round tee times for the Tour Championship below.</p><h2 id="tour-championship-round-three-tee-times">Tour Championship Round Three Tee Times</h2><p><em>All times local EDT</em></p><ul><li>11.55am: Robert MacIntyre</li><li>12.07pm: Kristoffer Reitan, Hideki Matsuyama</li><li>12.19pm: Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele</li><li>12.31pm: Si Woo Kim, Rory McIlroy</li><li>12.43pm: Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood</li><li>1.01pm: Min Woo Lee, Alex Fitzpatrick</li><li>1.13pm: Alex Smalley, Tom Kim</li><li>1.25pm: Russell Henley, Jacob Bridgeman</li><li>1.37pm: Ryan Fox, Akshay Bhatia</li><li>1.49pm: Sam Burns, Gary Woodland</li><li>2.07pm: Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg</li><li>2.19pm: Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick</li><li>2.31pm: Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler</li><li>2.43pm: Collin Morikawa, Chris Gotterup</li><li>2.55pm: Ryan Gerard, Viktor Hovland</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>An exciting <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/moving-day-golf-tournament">Moving Day</a> is in store at the Tour Championship, where 15 players are within five shots of the leaders Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland.</p><p>The pair sit at 10-under-par, while <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/want-to-become-a-better-golfer-collin-morikawas-5-tips-to-shoot-lower-scores">Collin Morikawa</a> and Chris Gotterup are one back at nine-under and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Cameron Young</a> and World No.1, Scottie Scheffler, are two back at eight-under.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>In fact, the day belonged to Young, who started the second round on Friday dead last, before an eight-under-par round of 62 vaulted him from one end of the leaderboard to the other.</p><p>On Saturday, Young is paired alongside Scheffler, who is searching for his second <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/pga-tour/watch-tour-championship-2026-free-streams">Tour Championship</a> victory in three seasons. They tee off at 2.31pm local time (EDT).</p><p>Another former champion, in Hovland, is alongside Gerard at 2.55pm in the final pairing. Prior to the duo getting their third rounds underway, Morikawa and Gotterup tee off 2.43pm.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="rxR29CuCWWUiuJfz6YvKxh" name="Gerard-GettyImages-2292496848" alt="Ryan Gerard hits a bunker shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxR29CuCWWUiuJfz6YvKxh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Gerard is searching for his second PGA Tour victory </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Justin Rose, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Matt Fitzpatrick</a>, Adam Scott and Ludvig Aberg are seven-under and tee off at 2.19pm and 2.07pm.</p><p>Four players, including <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/ryan-fox-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Champion Golfer of the Year, Ryan Fox</a>, find themselves six-under, while a further five players are five-under-par.</p><p>Check out the full third round tee times for the Tour Championship below.</p><h2 id="tour-championship-round-three-tee-times">Tour Championship Round Three Tee Times</h2><p><em>All times local EDT</em></p><ul><li>11.55am: Robert MacIntyre</li><li>12.07pm: Kristoffer Reitan, Hideki Matsuyama</li><li>12.19pm: Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele</li><li>12.31pm: Si Woo Kim, Rory McIlroy</li><li>12.43pm: Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood</li><li>1.01pm: Min Woo Lee, Alex Fitzpatrick</li><li>1.13pm: Alex Smalley, Tom Kim</li><li>1.25pm: Russell Henley, Jacob Bridgeman</li><li>1.37pm: Ryan Fox, Akshay Bhatia</li><li>1.49pm: Sam Burns, Gary Woodland</li><li>2.07pm: Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg</li><li>2.19pm: Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick</li><li>2.31pm: Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler</li><li>2.43pm: Collin Morikawa, Chris Gotterup</li><li>2.55pm: Ryan Gerard, Viktor Hovland</li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Good Good Pulls Out As Title Sponsor Of PGA Tour Event As Commercial Fallout Continues ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The fallout from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/good-good-callaway-commercial-online-backlash">controversial Good Good driver commercial </a>is continuing. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Following the backlash to the commercial for a Good Good co-branded Callaway driver, which featured Garrett Clark barging fellow Good Good member Alexis Miestowski to the ground, the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/callaway-golf-good-good-driver-commercial">manufacturer severed ties with the golf entertainment brand</a>. </p><p>However, that isn’t the end of the issue, with Good Good now confirming it has stepped away as the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event scheduled for November as part of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a>. </p><p>A statement from Good Good reads: “After thoughtful discussions with the PGA Tour and careful reflection, we have decided to step away as sponsor of the event in Austin this fall. </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093066790393823521"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">pic.twitter.com/cmcCmhLUbn<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093066790393823521">August 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"We recognise that we have work to do as an organisation, and our focus right now is on our team, our culture and ensuring we learn from the situation.</p><p>"We are grateful for our relationship with the PGA Tour and appreciate their partnership over the years. We remain committed to earning black trust, and we hope to work together again in the future.”</p><p>The tournament, which is due to be played between November 12th and the 15th, had been named the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Good Good Championship</a>. </p><p>The PGA Tour has confirmed that the event will still take place at Omni Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course, with details on sponsorship plans to be confirmed. </p><p>A statement from the PGA Tour reads: "The PGA Tour has been informed of Good Good Golf’s decision to step away as sponsor of the event in Austin, Texas this fall.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093067796275945971"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from the @PGATOUR on Good Good Golf pic.twitter.com/UULsey16aj<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093067796275945971">August 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"We agree with the decision to use this time to focus on their organization and the work ahead. </p><p>"The PGA Tour believes in golf’s ability to bring people together and create a welcoming environment for all.</p><p>"The tournament will continue as scheduled from 12-15 November 2026, and we will provide an update on sponsorship plans at a later date."</p><p>Golf Channel later confirmed its upcoming Big Break show, partnered with Good Good will no longer air. The winner of the series was due to earn a spot in the Good Good Championship.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcj0VJZu_p8/" target="_blank">A post shared by Golf Channel (@golfchannel)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>The news comes just two days after PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp addressed the issue at his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-tour-championship-press-conference">Tour Championship press conference</a>. </p><p>He said: “I think what we saw was concerning and is clearly not aligned with PGA Tour values. We take it very seriously. I think their initial response was disappointing.</p><p>“It was a bit defensive and late. But I think the responses are getting better.</p><p>“I think we've seen some things this morning, we've had some conversations with them, so we'll continue to monitor and work with them going forward. But no, we were disappointed with what we saw.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="8oJNqXe8VDGSGiSpxbwjQR" name="Rolapp-2282426057" alt="Brian Rolapp speaking to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oJNqXe8VDGSGiSpxbwjQR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp described the commercial as "concerning" </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Following the release of the commercial, Jamie Klingler, the co-founder of women’s rights group Reclaim These Streets, told the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2026/08/23/female-golfer-pushed-to-floor-in-advert-for-golf-clubs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Telegraph's Golf Correspondent James Corrigan</a>: “The PGA should cut ties with Good Good.</p><p>“According to the World Health Organisation, one in three women will experience physical and/or sexual violence at the hands of a partner in their lifetimes and here is Good Good endorsing domestic violence with a younger audience segment.”</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The fallout from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/good-good-callaway-commercial-online-backlash">controversial Good Good driver commercial </a>is continuing. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Following the backlash to the commercial for a Good Good co-branded Callaway driver, which featured Garrett Clark barging fellow Good Good member Alexis Miestowski to the ground, the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/callaway-golf-good-good-driver-commercial">manufacturer severed ties with the golf entertainment brand</a>. </p><p>However, that isn’t the end of the issue, with Good Good now confirming it has stepped away as the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event scheduled for November as part of the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-is-fedex-cup-fall">FedExCup Fall</a>. </p><p>A statement from Good Good reads: “After thoughtful discussions with the PGA Tour and careful reflection, we have decided to step away as sponsor of the event in Austin this fall. </p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093066790393823521"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">pic.twitter.com/cmcCmhLUbn<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093066790393823521">August 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"We recognise that we have work to do as an organisation, and our focus right now is on our team, our culture and ensuring we learn from the situation.</p><p>"We are grateful for our relationship with the PGA Tour and appreciate their partnership over the years. We remain committed to earning black trust, and we hope to work together again in the future.”</p><p>The tournament, which is due to be played between November 12th and the 15th, had been named the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/full-pga-tour-schedule-2026">Good Good Championship</a>. </p><p>The PGA Tour has confirmed that the event will still take place at Omni Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course, with details on sponsorship plans to be confirmed. </p><p>A statement from the PGA Tour reads: "The PGA Tour has been informed of Good Good Golf’s decision to step away as sponsor of the event in Austin, Texas this fall.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093067796275945971"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from the @PGATOUR on Good Good Golf pic.twitter.com/UULsey16aj<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2093067796275945971">August 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"We agree with the decision to use this time to focus on their organization and the work ahead. </p><p>"The PGA Tour believes in golf’s ability to bring people together and create a welcoming environment for all.</p><p>"The tournament will continue as scheduled from 12-15 November 2026, and we will provide an update on sponsorship plans at a later date."</p><p>Golf Channel later confirmed its upcoming Big Break show, partnered with Good Good will no longer air. The winner of the series was due to earn a spot in the Good Good Championship.</p><div class="instagram-embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media"  data-instgrm-version="6" style="width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcj0VJZu_p8/" target="_blank">A post shared by Golf Channel (@golfchannel)</a></p><p>A photo posted by </p></blockquote></div><p>The news comes just two days after PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp addressed the issue at his <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-tour-championship-press-conference">Tour Championship press conference</a>. </p><p>He said: “I think what we saw was concerning and is clearly not aligned with PGA Tour values. We take it very seriously. I think their initial response was disappointing.</p><p>“It was a bit defensive and late. But I think the responses are getting better.</p><p>“I think we've seen some things this morning, we've had some conversations with them, so we'll continue to monitor and work with them going forward. But no, we were disappointed with what we saw.”</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="8oJNqXe8VDGSGiSpxbwjQR" name="Rolapp-2282426057" alt="Brian Rolapp speaking to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oJNqXe8VDGSGiSpxbwjQR-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp described the commercial as "concerning" </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Following the release of the commercial, Jamie Klingler, the co-founder of women’s rights group Reclaim These Streets, told the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2026/08/23/female-golfer-pushed-to-floor-in-advert-for-golf-clubs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Telegraph's Golf Correspondent James Corrigan</a>: “The PGA should cut ties with Good Good.</p><p>“According to the World Health Organisation, one in three women will experience physical and/or sexual violence at the hands of a partner in their lifetimes and here is Good Good endorsing domestic violence with a younger audience segment.”</p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 26-Year Tiger Woods Run Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy Could End At The Tour Championship ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Tiger Woods has become very used to sitting at the top of all-time lists through the years.</p><p>Among the records he holds either outright or shares are the highest number of PGA Tour victories, the number of consecutive cuts made, total weeks as World No.1 and consecutive weeks at the top of the world rankings.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Another list Woods sits proudly at the top of is the PGA Tour career money list, which tallies the total money he has earned on the circuit since his first professional start at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open.</p><p>In fact, Woods has held the top spot for more than a quarter of a century - or February 13, 2000, to be precise, after he won $264,000 for his T2 finish at the Buick Invitational. However, he is in serious danger of losing that position in just a few days. </p><p>Woods’s overall PGA Tour career earnings stand at $120,999,166. His nearest rival is Scottie Scheffler, who is now just $608,505 away from Woods’s total, with career earnings of $120,390,661.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="kKZk5RzPbWj5TqrYH9eT8H" name="Woods-72563368" alt="Tiger Woods at the Buick Invitational" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kKZk5RzPbWj5TqrYH9eT8H-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tiger Woods has been at the top of the list since the 2000 Buick Invitational, where he placed T2 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The World No.1 even had a chance to surpass the 15-time Major winner at the BMW Championship. </p><p>At the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/bellerive-country-club-facts-5-things-to-know-about-the-2026-bmw-championship-venue">Bellerive </a>event, Scheffler would have overtaken Woods had he finished third to collect prize money of $1,300,000. </p><p>Not that he will be too worried about eventually catching the living legend. Indeed, he would do that if he finishes solo 13th or better at the Tour Championship, although it may not be enough to go top of the career money list.</p><p>The reason finishing that high up the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> leaderboard may stop him from taking the top spot is that another player also has the chance to surpass Woods at the event. </p><p>Rory McIlroy is third on the PGA Tour career money list with overall earnings of $117,848,372. </p><p>That was boosted by $1,360,000 for his finish of third at the BMW Championship, leaving him $3,150,794 short of Woods’s total. </p><p>With a purse of $40m at the Tour Championship, it leaves plenty of scope for McIlroy to climb to the top of the money list, depending on Scheffler’s performance. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8" name="McIlroy-1242823478" alt="Rory McIlroy with the FedExCup trophy in 2022" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rory McIlroy will guarantee his place at the top of the PGA Tour career money list if he wins his fourth FedExCup title </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>To have a chance, he’ll need to finish no worse than solo fourth, which would earn him prize money of $3,200,000. </p><p>If we assume McIlroy finishes in that position, it won’t be enough to reach the top of the career money list if Scheffler places solo 11th or better. </p><p>However, there is one way for McIlroy to guarantee becoming the first player to knock Woods off the top spot for over 26 years - winning the Tour Championship. </p><p>Should McIlroy achieve that, and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedexcup-winners-pga-tour-season-finale">claim his fourth FedExCup title in the process</a>, he'll earn $10,000,000, meaning even if Scheffler places solo second to earn $5,000,000, it won't be enough to catch the six-time Major winner.</p><p>Whatever the permutations at East Lake, it is surely only a matter of time until both Scheffler and McIlroy overtake Woods, with the only debate over which one will reach the top first.</p><p>That’s because in recent years, Woods's PGA Tour schedule has become increasingly limited due to a succession of injuries.</p><p>Meanwhile, he hasn’t played at all in 2026 following a spell in rehab after being involved in a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-bail-car-crash-arrest">car accident</a> in March.</p><h2 id="pga-tour-career-money-list-top-10">PGA Tour Career Money List Top 10</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Position</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Prize Money</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>Tiger Woods</p></td><td  ><p>$120,999,166</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>$120,390,661</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>$117,848,372</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>$78,896,373</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>$74,568,294</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>$74,220,596</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>Jim Furyk</p></td><td  ><p>$71,507,269</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>Vijay Singh</p></td><td  ><p>$71,312,738</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>$69,588,234</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Spieth</p></td><td  ><p>$69,044,203</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Tiger Woods has become very used to sitting at the top of all-time lists through the years.</p><p>Among the records he holds either outright or shares are the highest number of PGA Tour victories, the number of consecutive cuts made, total weeks as World No.1 and consecutive weeks at the top of the world rankings.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Another list Woods sits proudly at the top of is the PGA Tour career money list, which tallies the total money he has earned on the circuit since his first professional start at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open.</p><p>In fact, Woods has held the top spot for more than a quarter of a century - or February 13, 2000, to be precise, after he won $264,000 for his T2 finish at the Buick Invitational. However, he is in serious danger of losing that position in just a few days. </p><p>Woods’s overall PGA Tour career earnings stand at $120,999,166. His nearest rival is Scottie Scheffler, who is now just $608,505 away from Woods’s total, with career earnings of $120,390,661.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="kKZk5RzPbWj5TqrYH9eT8H" name="Woods-72563368" alt="Tiger Woods at the Buick Invitational" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kKZk5RzPbWj5TqrYH9eT8H-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tiger Woods has been at the top of the list since the 2000 Buick Invitational, where he placed T2 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The World No.1 even had a chance to surpass the 15-time Major winner at the BMW Championship. </p><p>At the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/bellerive-country-club-facts-5-things-to-know-about-the-2026-bmw-championship-venue">Bellerive </a>event, Scheffler would have overtaken Woods had he finished third to collect prize money of $1,300,000. </p><p>Not that he will be too worried about eventually catching the living legend. Indeed, he would do that if he finishes solo 13th or better at the Tour Championship, although it may not be enough to go top of the career money list.</p><p>The reason finishing that high up the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/east-lake-golf-club-facts-8-things-to-know-about-the-tour-championship-venue">East Lake</a> leaderboard may stop him from taking the top spot is that another player also has the chance to surpass Woods at the event. </p><p>Rory McIlroy is third on the PGA Tour career money list with overall earnings of $117,848,372. </p><p>That was boosted by $1,360,000 for his finish of third at the BMW Championship, leaving him $3,150,794 short of Woods’s total. </p><p>With a purse of $40m at the Tour Championship, it leaves plenty of scope for McIlroy to climb to the top of the money list, depending on Scheffler’s performance. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8" name="McIlroy-1242823478" alt="Rory McIlroy with the FedExCup trophy in 2022" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DSZATrPvQ2CUvBV3Jcqaf8-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rory McIlroy will guarantee his place at the top of the PGA Tour career money list if he wins his fourth FedExCup title </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>To have a chance, he’ll need to finish no worse than solo fourth, which would earn him prize money of $3,200,000. </p><p>If we assume McIlroy finishes in that position, it won’t be enough to reach the top of the career money list if Scheffler places solo 11th or better. </p><p>However, there is one way for McIlroy to guarantee becoming the first player to knock Woods off the top spot for over 26 years - winning the Tour Championship. </p><p>Should McIlroy achieve that, and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedexcup-winners-pga-tour-season-finale">claim his fourth FedExCup title in the process</a>, he'll earn $10,000,000, meaning even if Scheffler places solo second to earn $5,000,000, it won't be enough to catch the six-time Major winner.</p><p>Whatever the permutations at East Lake, it is surely only a matter of time until both Scheffler and McIlroy overtake Woods, with the only debate over which one will reach the top first.</p><p>That’s because in recent years, Woods's PGA Tour schedule has become increasingly limited due to a succession of injuries.</p><p>Meanwhile, he hasn’t played at all in 2026 following a spell in rehab after being involved in a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-bail-car-crash-arrest">car accident</a> in March.</p><h2 id="pga-tour-career-money-list-top-10">PGA Tour Career Money List Top 10</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Position</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Prize Money</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>1st</p></td><td  ><p>Tiger Woods</p></td><td  ><p>$120,999,166</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>2nd</p></td><td  ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>$120,390,661</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>3rd</p></td><td  ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>$117,848,372</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>4th</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>$78,896,373</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>5th</p></td><td  ><p>Justin Thomas</p></td><td  ><p>$74,568,294</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>6th</p></td><td  ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>$74,220,596</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>7th</p></td><td  ><p>Jim Furyk</p></td><td  ><p>$71,507,269</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>8th</p></td><td  ><p>Vijay Singh</p></td><td  ><p>$71,312,738</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>9th</p></td><td  ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>$69,588,234</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>10th</p></td><td  ><p>Jordan Spieth</p></td><td  ><p>$69,044,203</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FedExCup Winners: Every PGA Tour Season Finale Champion ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The FedExCup has played a crucial role at the business end of the PGA Tour season since 2007, with 2026 marking the 20th edition of the season-ending Playoffs.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There have been several iterations through the years, including changes to the number of Playoffs events.</p><p>Originally, four tournaments were played to determine the champion, although that was reduced to three in 2019. The controversial Starting Strokes format was also brought in that year for the finale, the traditional Tour Championship, before being abolished in 2025.</p><p>Throughout all the changes, the objective has remained the same - to crown the PGA Tour’s season-long champion. </p><p>Since its inception, there have been 16 different winners, with Tiger Woods claiming the first of his two titles in the inaugural edition. </p><p>There has been just one other multiple winner of the FedExCup, Rory McIlroy, who took the honours in 2016, 2019 and 2022. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="gyHdWK9QKyeehtAdJRf6CW" name="McIlroy-610463482" alt="Rory McIlroy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyHdWK9QKyeehtAdJRf6CW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rory McIlroy is a three-time FedExCup winner </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One-time winners include Vijay Singh, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and Scottie Scheffler.</p><p>As the Playoffs head to their traditional conclusion at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-east-lake-golf-club">East Lake</a>, Tommy Fleetwood defends his title, having memorably claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at last year’s Tour Championship, along with FedExCup honors. </p><p>But who else has lifted the famous trophy? Here are all the winners between 2007 and 2025.  </p><h2 id="fedexcup-winners-2007-2025">FedExCup Winners: 2007-2025</h2><ul><li>2025 - Tommy Fleetwood</li><li>2024 - Scottie Scheffler</li><li>2023 - Viktor Hovland</li><li>2022 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2021 - Patrick Cantlay</li><li>2020 - Dustin Johnson</li><li>2019 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2018 - Justin Rose</li><li>2017 - Justin Thomas</li><li>2016 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2015 - Jordan Spieth</li><li>2014 - Billy Horschel</li><li>2013 - Henrik Stenson</li><li>2012 - Brandt Snedeker</li><li>2011 - Bill Haas</li><li>2010 - Jim Furyk</li><li>2009 - Tiger Woods</li><li>2008 - Vijay Singh</li><li>2007 - Tiger Woods</li></ul> ]]></dc:content>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Hall ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kxkcx94mVujtw7fcFJUwN-320-70.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>The FedExCup has played a crucial role at the business end of the PGA Tour season since 2007, with 2026 marking the 20th edition of the season-ending Playoffs.  </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>There have been several iterations through the years, including changes to the number of Playoffs events.</p><p>Originally, four tournaments were played to determine the champion, although that was reduced to three in 2019. The controversial Starting Strokes format was also brought in that year for the finale, the traditional Tour Championship, before being abolished in 2025.</p><p>Throughout all the changes, the objective has remained the same - to crown the PGA Tour’s season-long champion. </p><p>Since its inception, there have been 16 different winners, with Tiger Woods claiming the first of his two titles in the inaugural edition. </p><p>There has been just one other multiple winner of the FedExCup, Rory McIlroy, who took the honours in 2016, 2019 and 2022. </p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="gyHdWK9QKyeehtAdJRf6CW" name="McIlroy-610463482" alt="Rory McIlroy" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyHdWK9QKyeehtAdJRf6CW-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rory McIlroy is a three-time FedExCup winner </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>One-time winners include Vijay Singh, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and Scottie Scheffler.</p><p>As the Playoffs head to their traditional conclusion at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-east-lake-golf-club">East Lake</a>, Tommy Fleetwood defends his title, having memorably claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at last year’s Tour Championship, along with FedExCup honors. </p><p>But who else has lifted the famous trophy? Here are all the winners between 2007 and 2025.  </p><h2 id="fedexcup-winners-2007-2025">FedExCup Winners: 2007-2025</h2><ul><li>2025 - Tommy Fleetwood</li><li>2024 - Scottie Scheffler</li><li>2023 - Viktor Hovland</li><li>2022 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2021 - Patrick Cantlay</li><li>2020 - Dustin Johnson</li><li>2019 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2018 - Justin Rose</li><li>2017 - Justin Thomas</li><li>2016 - Rory McIlroy</li><li>2015 - Jordan Spieth</li><li>2014 - Billy Horschel</li><li>2013 - Henrik Stenson</li><li>2012 - Brandt Snedeker</li><li>2011 - Bill Haas</li><li>2010 - Jim Furyk</li><li>2009 - Tiger Woods</li><li>2008 - Vijay Singh</li><li>2007 - Tiger Woods</li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ East Lake Golf Club Facts: 8 Things To Know About The Tour Championship Venue ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>East Lake Golf Club holds a particularly special place in the PGA Tour schedule as the long-term venue of the final FedExCup Playoffs event, the Tour Championship. </p><p>However, there is far more to East Lake than the big event it hosts, with a long and checkered history that includes a brush with closure, several redesigns, philanthropy and a strong link with one of the all-time greats. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So, what exactly is there to know about the famous layout? Here are eight things about East Lake Golf Club you may not be familiar with...</p><h2 id="more-than-a-century-of-history">More Than A Century Of History</h2><p>East Lake was established in 1904 after the Atlanta Athletic Club, which was formed six years earlier, bought the land. </p><p>In 1906, seven holes were completed, with a further two coming later that year. </p><p>In 1907, the course was expanded to 17 holes, with the 18th following soon after. It hosted its first significant tournament, the Southern Amateur, that year. </p><p>Evidence of its origins can be seen at East Lake today, with the crest of Atlanta Athletic Club - which is now located at Johns Creek - on the front of the clubhouse.  </p><h2 id="the-home-course-of-bobby-jones">The Home Course Of Bobby Jones</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="XAEuLqCBwkmWft5DaXLE3L" name="Jones-106504040" alt="Bobby Jones" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XAEuLqCBwkmWft5DaXLE3L-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bobby Jones had close ties to East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake will forever be synonymous with one of the all-time greats – <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/players-won-golf-grand-slam-154520">Grand Slam winner Bobby Jones</a>. </p><p>He grew up across the street from the course and is said to have played his first and last rounds of golf there, the latter coming in 1948.</p><p>Jones and his father, "Colonel" Robert P. Jones, were also at the grand opening of the clubhouse and 18-hole course in 1908, while at the age of six, Jones won his first tournament at East Lake.</p><p>Jones’ father was also the president of East Lake between 1937 and 1942, a role Bobby took on between 1946 and 1947. </p><p>The clubhouse has replicas of the four trophies from Jones’s 1930 Grand Slam and a replica of his famous Calamity Jane putter, as well as other memorabilia.</p><h2 id="long-time-host-venue-of-the-tour-championship">Long-Time Host Venue Of The Tour Championship</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ca8SLB9TcqCxDkHGcMGdzn" name="Sutton-81474845" alt="Hal Sutton celebrates victory in the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ca8SLB9TcqCxDkHGcMGdzn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hal Sutton won the Tour Championship in 1998, the first time it was held at East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake has been the permanent home of the Tour Championship since 2004, but its history with the tournament goes back further. </p><p>It first hosted the event in 1998, when Hal Sutton beat Vijay Singh in a playoff. It was also the venue for Phil Mickelson’s win in 2000 and Singh’s 2002 victory. </p><p>Could the Tour Championship at East Lake soon become a thing of the past, though? That’s a possibility after the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-match-play-tour-championship">PGA Tour unveiled a new-look Tour Championship</a> to take place across two weeks at different venues. </p><p>However, PGA Tour CEO <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-facts-pga-tour-ceo">Brian Rolapp</a> also confirmed East Lake would remain on the radar, saying: “East Lake is very much in the consideration set for future Tour Championship events for sure.”  </p><h2 id="a-ryder-cup-venue">A Ryder Cup Venue</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="SqqnUsw5yH3WvBhmZrSEPF" name="Palmre-175640581" alt="Arnold Palmer at the Ryder Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SqqnUsw5yH3WvBhmZrSEPF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">In 1963, the Ryder Cup was held at East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Tour Championship is not the only big event hosted by East Lake. Most famously, it was also the venue for the 1963 Ryder Cup, where Arnold Palmer’s US team beat John Fallon’s Great Britain 23-9. </p><p>It remains the last Ryder Cup with a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-many-ryder-cup-playing-captains-have-there-been-and-what-is-their-record">playing captain</a>, with Palmer taking on both roles that year.</p><p>East Lake was also the host venue of the 1950 US Women’s Amateur and the 2001 US Amateur. In 2015, it began hosting collegiate tournament the East Lake Cup.  </p><h2 id="multiple-redesigns">Multiple Redesigns</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2422px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.23%;"><img id="hUAV6EMAPqdWSK6PeTMD5h" name="Ross-1004444398" alt="Donald Ross" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hUAV6EMAPqdWSK6PeTMD5h-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2422" height="1362" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Donald Ross redesigned East Lake in 1913 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The course’s first architect was Tom Bendelow, but in 1913, five years after the grand opening, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/who-is-donald-ross-and-which-other-courses-has-he-designed">Donald Ross</a> redesigned it. One of his changes was to ensure each nine finished near the clubhouse, which is still the case today.</p><p>Another redesign took place before the 1963 Ryder Cup, with George Cobb entrusted with making it more demanding. </p><p>Then, after a period of decline, Rees Jones restored and modernized the course in 1994 using Ross’ original design as his blueprint.</p><p>In 2023, the course underwent its latest extensive redesign at the hands of Andrew Green. </p><p>Using an aerial photograph from 1949 and on-the-ground photography from before the Ryder Cup renovation, he reshaped the greens, repositioned bunkers and restored the natural contours.  </p><h2 id="an-island-green">An Island Green</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="bpHf48k4DjRMfJbG67HhZh" name="EastLake-2169655791" alt="The 15th at East Lake Golf Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bpHf48k4DjRMfJbG67HhZh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">East Lake has an island green at the 15th hole </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-pete-dyes-wife-alice-played-a-pivotal-role-in-shaping-the-iconic-17th-hole-at-tpc-sawgrass">TPC Sawgrass' island green</a> may be the most famous in the US, but East Lake has one of the oldest. </p><p>In fact, it is thought to be the oldest island green still in continuous use after the demise of an older one at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-baltusrol-golf-club">Baltusrol</a>.</p><p>The green is on the par-3 15th and, like the island green at TPC Sawgrass, it is actually a peninsula. </p><p>The green complex dates to Tom Bendelow’s original East Lake course, but as part of Andrew Green's redesign, he removed a bunker on the green, leaving a greater possibility of balls running down the slope and finding the water.</p><h2 id="from-decline-to-revival">From Decline To Revival</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Shu5PXrp4gJrCNbwEGE3CZ" name="McIlroyCousins-614300570" alt="Rory McIlroy and Tom Cousins" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Shu5PXrp4gJrCNbwEGE3CZ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Cousins revived East Lake's fortunes in the 1990s </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake very nearly disappeared. In the late 1960s, the neighborhood surrounding the course fell into decline, ultimately leading to the Atlanta Athletic Club to sell its No.2 course and relocate to its current home at Johns Creek. </p><p>The former No.2 course was developed into a public housing project, but further urban decline hit the area in the 1980s, with the course falling victim to the malaise and all but forgotten.</p><p>It was revitalised after local businessman Tom Cousins purchased East Lake in 1993 and set about restoring the course and the surrounding area. </p><h2 id="philanthropic-mission">Philanthropic Mission</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE" name="Rolapp-2291486561" alt="Brian Rolapp talks to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Brian Rolapp says the PGA Tour will continue to support the East Lake Foundation, even when the course is no longer the permanent home of the Tour Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That ambition is still evident today via the East Lake Foundation, whose work supports public housing projects in the city. </p><p>Thanks to Tom Cousins’ vision, profits from the club go to the East Lake Foundation. </p><p>That’s something Brian Rolapp doesn’t see changing, even when East Lake is no longer the permanent home of the Tour Championship. </p><p>He said: “I would say this bluntly about the East Lake Foundation. Wherever the competitive format in the Championship Series ends up, we are going to continue our support of East Lake Foundation. </p><p>"So I think - I'm hoping that with our new model, we are able to do it better and more impactful.”  </p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>East Lake Golf Club holds a particularly special place in the PGA Tour schedule as the long-term venue of the final FedExCup Playoffs event, the Tour Championship. </p><p>However, there is far more to East Lake than the big event it hosts, with a long and checkered history that includes a brush with closure, several redesigns, philanthropy and a strong link with one of the all-time greats. </p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>So, what exactly is there to know about the famous layout? Here are eight things about East Lake Golf Club you may not be familiar with...</p><h2 id="more-than-a-century-of-history">More Than A Century Of History</h2><p>East Lake was established in 1904 after the Atlanta Athletic Club, which was formed six years earlier, bought the land. </p><p>In 1906, seven holes were completed, with a further two coming later that year. </p><p>In 1907, the course was expanded to 17 holes, with the 18th following soon after. It hosted its first significant tournament, the Southern Amateur, that year. </p><p>Evidence of its origins can be seen at East Lake today, with the crest of Atlanta Athletic Club - which is now located at Johns Creek - on the front of the clubhouse.  </p><h2 id="the-home-course-of-bobby-jones">The Home Course Of Bobby Jones</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="XAEuLqCBwkmWft5DaXLE3L" name="Jones-106504040" alt="Bobby Jones" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XAEuLqCBwkmWft5DaXLE3L-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bobby Jones had close ties to East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake will forever be synonymous with one of the all-time greats – <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/players-won-golf-grand-slam-154520">Grand Slam winner Bobby Jones</a>. </p><p>He grew up across the street from the course and is said to have played his first and last rounds of golf there, the latter coming in 1948.</p><p>Jones and his father, "Colonel" Robert P. Jones, were also at the grand opening of the clubhouse and 18-hole course in 1908, while at the age of six, Jones won his first tournament at East Lake.</p><p>Jones’ father was also the president of East Lake between 1937 and 1942, a role Bobby took on between 1946 and 1947. </p><p>The clubhouse has replicas of the four trophies from Jones’s 1930 Grand Slam and a replica of his famous Calamity Jane putter, as well as other memorabilia.</p><h2 id="long-time-host-venue-of-the-tour-championship">Long-Time Host Venue Of The Tour Championship</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="ca8SLB9TcqCxDkHGcMGdzn" name="Sutton-81474845" alt="Hal Sutton celebrates victory in the Tour Championship" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ca8SLB9TcqCxDkHGcMGdzn-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Hal Sutton won the Tour Championship in 1998, the first time it was held at East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake has been the permanent home of the Tour Championship since 2004, but its history with the tournament goes back further. </p><p>It first hosted the event in 1998, when Hal Sutton beat Vijay Singh in a playoff. It was also the venue for Phil Mickelson’s win in 2000 and Singh’s 2002 victory. </p><p>Could the Tour Championship at East Lake soon become a thing of the past, though? That’s a possibility after the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/pga-tour-match-play-tour-championship">PGA Tour unveiled a new-look Tour Championship</a> to take place across two weeks at different venues. </p><p>However, PGA Tour CEO <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/brian-rolapp-facts-pga-tour-ceo">Brian Rolapp</a> also confirmed East Lake would remain on the radar, saying: “East Lake is very much in the consideration set for future Tour Championship events for sure.”  </p><h2 id="a-ryder-cup-venue">A Ryder Cup Venue</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="SqqnUsw5yH3WvBhmZrSEPF" name="Palmre-175640581" alt="Arnold Palmer at the Ryder Cup" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SqqnUsw5yH3WvBhmZrSEPF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">In 1963, the Ryder Cup was held at East Lake </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The Tour Championship is not the only big event hosted by East Lake. Most famously, it was also the venue for the 1963 Ryder Cup, where Arnold Palmer’s US team beat John Fallon’s Great Britain 23-9. </p><p>It remains the last Ryder Cup with a <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-many-ryder-cup-playing-captains-have-there-been-and-what-is-their-record">playing captain</a>, with Palmer taking on both roles that year.</p><p>East Lake was also the host venue of the 1950 US Women’s Amateur and the 2001 US Amateur. In 2015, it began hosting collegiate tournament the East Lake Cup.  </p><h2 id="multiple-redesigns">Multiple Redesigns</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2422px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.23%;"><img id="hUAV6EMAPqdWSK6PeTMD5h" name="Ross-1004444398" alt="Donald Ross" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hUAV6EMAPqdWSK6PeTMD5h-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2422" height="1362" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Donald Ross redesigned East Lake in 1913 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>The course’s first architect was Tom Bendelow, but in 1913, five years after the grand opening, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/who-is-donald-ross-and-which-other-courses-has-he-designed">Donald Ross</a> redesigned it. One of his changes was to ensure each nine finished near the clubhouse, which is still the case today.</p><p>Another redesign took place before the 1963 Ryder Cup, with George Cobb entrusted with making it more demanding. </p><p>Then, after a period of decline, Rees Jones restored and modernized the course in 1994 using Ross’ original design as his blueprint.</p><p>In 2023, the course underwent its latest extensive redesign at the hands of Andrew Green. </p><p>Using an aerial photograph from 1949 and on-the-ground photography from before the Ryder Cup renovation, he reshaped the greens, repositioned bunkers and restored the natural contours.  </p><h2 id="an-island-green">An Island Green</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="bpHf48k4DjRMfJbG67HhZh" name="EastLake-2169655791" alt="The 15th at East Lake Golf Club" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bpHf48k4DjRMfJbG67HhZh-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">East Lake has an island green at the 15th hole </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/how-pete-dyes-wife-alice-played-a-pivotal-role-in-shaping-the-iconic-17th-hole-at-tpc-sawgrass">TPC Sawgrass' island green</a> may be the most famous in the US, but East Lake has one of the oldest. </p><p>In fact, it is thought to be the oldest island green still in continuous use after the demise of an older one at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/travel/usa/how-can-i-play-baltusrol-golf-club">Baltusrol</a>.</p><p>The green is on the par-3 15th and, like the island green at TPC Sawgrass, it is actually a peninsula. </p><p>The green complex dates to Tom Bendelow’s original East Lake course, but as part of Andrew Green's redesign, he removed a bunker on the green, leaving a greater possibility of balls running down the slope and finding the water.</p><h2 id="from-decline-to-revival">From Decline To Revival</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="Shu5PXrp4gJrCNbwEGE3CZ" name="McIlroyCousins-614300570" alt="Rory McIlroy and Tom Cousins" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Shu5PXrp4gJrCNbwEGE3CZ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Tom Cousins revived East Lake's fortunes in the 1990s </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>East Lake very nearly disappeared. In the late 1960s, the neighborhood surrounding the course fell into decline, ultimately leading to the Atlanta Athletic Club to sell its No.2 course and relocate to its current home at Johns Creek. </p><p>The former No.2 course was developed into a public housing project, but further urban decline hit the area in the 1980s, with the course falling victim to the malaise and all but forgotten.</p><p>It was revitalised after local businessman Tom Cousins purchased East Lake in 1993 and set about restoring the course and the surrounding area. </p><h2 id="philanthropic-mission">Philanthropic Mission</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE" name="Rolapp-2291486561" alt="Brian Rolapp talks to the media" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwfynuJiPpBDd9ahmMxqdE-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Brian Rolapp says the PGA Tour will continue to support the East Lake Foundation, even when the course is no longer the permanent home of the Tour Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>That ambition is still evident today via the East Lake Foundation, whose work supports public housing projects in the city. </p><p>Thanks to Tom Cousins’ vision, profits from the club go to the East Lake Foundation. </p><p>That’s something Brian Rolapp doesn’t see changing, even when East Lake is no longer the permanent home of the Tour Championship. </p><p>He said: “I would say this bluntly about the East Lake Foundation. Wherever the competitive format in the Championship Series ends up, we are going to continue our support of East Lake Foundation. </p><p>"So I think - I'm hoping that with our new model, we are able to do it better and more impactful.”  </p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Watch Tour Championship 2026: Free Streams & TV Details For FedEx Cup Final ]]></title>
                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The top 30 golfers in the FedExCup standings are competing for the Tour Championship. All the field started at level par and the tournament winner will be declared the FedExCup champion and win $10m and a five-year PGA Tour exemption.</p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Tour Championship: key information</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Dates: </strong>August 27–30, 2026</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Venue: </strong>East Lake GC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA<strong> </strong></p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Free Stream: </strong>CTV 2 (Canada)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• TV Channels:</strong> The Golf Channel, CBS / <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.paramountplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paramount+</a>, ESPN Select (US) | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sports</a> (UK)  | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kayo Sports</a> (Aus)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Watch from anywhere: </strong>Try <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NordVPN risk-free</a></p></div></div><p>FedExCup champion of 2023 Viktor Hovland takes a one-shot lead over Ryan Gerard into the final round. They will be the final pairing, off at 1.50pm ET (6.50pm BST).</p><p>As the halfway co-leaders, these two had played together on Saturday. The penultimate group is also the same as on Saturday: Ludvig Åberg and Adam Scott. They are three shots off the lead in joint third place with Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup.</p><p>Three-time Tour Championship winner Rory McIlroy is five shots off the lead, tied with reigning Players Champion Cam Young. This pair are off at 1.14pm ET.</p><p>In this guide, <em>Golf Monthly</em> brings you all the details on how to watch the Tour Championship 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world. </p><p>▶︎ <strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">Tour Championship 2026 Best Bets</a></p><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Can I watch Tour Championship 2026 for free?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p><strong>Yes - for those in Canada. </strong>In Canada CTV 2 will be broadcasting Saturday and Sunday for free.</p><p>In the US you can also watch at no cost via free trials.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV's 10-day free trial</strong></a><strong> </strong>carries both the Golf Channel and CBS meaning you can stream the whole tournament for free. </p><p><a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a> are two alternative free trials that carry both channels.</p><p>Abroad this weekend and can't access your free trial? 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You can access the channel through cord-cutting services like <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV (free trial)</strong></a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6*ivFEQ&offerid=966271.482&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Hulu + Live TV (free trial)</strong></a> and <a href="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/221109/3865091/14334?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&param1=hearst_paid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sling (cheapest monthly option)</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>CBS</strong> will take over full coverage of Saturday and Sunday from 2.30pm and 1.30pm respectively. The best way to access CBS's coverage is via <a href="https://www.paramountplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Paramount+</strong></a> where you will need the Premium Package ($13.99/month)</p><p>You can find the full TV schedule below.</p><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu (August 27)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-6pm (Golf Channel)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri  (August 28)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-6pm (Golf Channel) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat (August 29)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 3</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-3pm (Golf Channel), 3pm-7pm (CBS) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun (August 30)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 4</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-1.30pm (Golf Channel), 1.30pm-6pm (CBS) </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-the-uk"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in the UK</span></h2><p>The Tour Championship will be available on <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sky Sports</strong></a> in the UK. The action will be shown on the dedicated golf channel, Sky Sports Golf, with some of the play also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event.</p><p>Prices start at £22/month for Sky Sports on top of an existing Sky TV plan, while you can also stream all the action on NOW Sports. Prices start at £14.99/day.</p><p><strong>Need to know more?</strong> Check out our dedicated <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-to-watch-golf-in-the-uk" target="_blank">how to watch golf in the UK page</a>.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-australia"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in Australia</span></h2><p>In Australia you can watch the Tour Championship on Fox Sports and Kayo. <strong>Fox Sports</strong> will carry TV coverage on Fox Sports 503, while <a href="https://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kayo Sports</strong></a> will offer live streaming of all four days.</p><p>Kayo Sports plans start at AU$30/month, though you can get a 7-day trial for just AU$1.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-canada"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in Canada</span></h3><p>In Canada, live action of the Tour Championship  2026 is being broadcast by CTV 2 and TSN.</p><p>CTV 2 is available for free by entering your TV provider login details on <a href="https://www.crave.ca/en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Crave</strong></a>.</p><p>To access TSN you can either add it to your cable package or stream via <strong>TSN+</strong> with subscriptions starting from CA$29.99/month for the Direct streaming package.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-tour-championship-tee-times-final-round"><span>Tour Championship Tee Times: Final Round</span></h3><p><em>Times in EDT (BST). Scores to par after 54 holes in brackets.</em></p><ul><li><strong>10.50am (3.50pm): </strong>Alex Smalley (-3)</li><li><strong>11.02am (4.02pm): </strong>Patrick Cantlay (-4), Kristoffer Reitan (-3)</li><li><strong>11.14am (4.14pm): </strong>Robert MacIntyre (-4), Hideki Matsuyama (-4)</li><li><strong>11.26am (4.26pm): </strong>Akshay Bhatia (-5), Gary Woodland (-5)</li><li><strong>11.38am (4.38pm):</strong> Ryan Fox (-6), Xander Schauffele (-5)</li><li><strong>11.56am (4.56pm): </strong>Tom Kim (-7), Collin Morikawa (-7)</li><li><strong>12.08pm (5.08pm): </strong>Tommy Fleetwood (-7), Alex Fitzpatrick (-7)</li><li><strong>12.20pm (5.20pm): </strong>Matt Fitzpatrick (-8), Wyndham Clark (-7)</li><li><strong>12.32pm (5.32pm): </strong>Si Woo Kim (-8), Justin Rose (-8)</li><li><strong>12.44pm (5.44pm): </strong>Jacob Bridgeman (-9), Sam Burns (-9)</li><li><strong>1.02pm (6.02pm): </strong>Min Woo Lee (-9), Russell Henley (-9)</li><li><strong>1.14pm (6.14pm): </strong>Rory McIlroy (-10), Cameron Young (-10)</li><li><strong>1.26pm (6.26pm): </strong>Scottie Scheffler (-12), Chris Gotterup (-12)</li><li><strong>1.38pm (6.38pm): </strong>Ludvig Åberg (-12), Adam Scott (-12)</li><li><strong>1.50pm (6.50pm): </strong>Viktor Hovland (-15), Ryan Gerard (-14)</li></ul><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-tour-championship-2026-tv-schedule"><span>Tour Championship 2026 TV Schedule</span></h2><p><u><strong>Sunday 30th August - Round Four: </strong></u> <br><strong>US (ET): </strong>12pm-1.30pm (Golf Channel), 1.30pm-6pm (CBS)   <br><strong>UK (BST):</strong> 5pm-11pm (Sky Sports Golf) & 7.30pm-11pm (Sky Sports Main Event)<br><strong>Australia (AEST):</strong> Monday 1am-8am (Fox Sports 503 /Kayo)<br><strong>Canada (ET):</strong> 12pm-1.30pm (TSN Premium), 1.30pm-6pm (TSN1/CTV2)</p><p>We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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                                <p>The top 30 golfers in the FedExCup standings are competing for the Tour Championship. All the field started at level par and the tournament winner will be declared the FedExCup champion and win $10m and a five-year PGA Tour exemption.</p><div  class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Tour Championship: key information</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Dates: </strong>August 27–30, 2026</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Venue: </strong>East Lake GC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA<strong> </strong></p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Free Stream: </strong>CTV 2 (Canada)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• TV Channels:</strong> The Golf Channel, CBS / <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.paramountplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paramount+</a>, ESPN Select (US) | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sports</a> (UK)  | <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kayo Sports</a> (Aus)</p><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>• Watch from anywhere: </strong>Try <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="http://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=564&aff_id=3013&url_id=10992" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NordVPN risk-free</a></p></div></div><p>FedExCup champion of 2023 Viktor Hovland takes a one-shot lead over Ryan Gerard into the final round. They will be the final pairing, off at 1.50pm ET (6.50pm BST).</p><p>As the halfway co-leaders, these two had played together on Saturday. The penultimate group is also the same as on Saturday: Ludvig Åberg and Adam Scott. They are three shots off the lead in joint third place with Scottie Scheffler and Chris Gotterup.</p><p>Three-time Tour Championship winner Rory McIlroy is five shots off the lead, tied with reigning Players Champion Cam Young. This pair are off at 1.14pm ET.</p><p>In this guide, <em>Golf Monthly</em> brings you all the details on how to watch the Tour Championship 2026 online, on TV, and from anywhere in the world. </p><p>▶︎ <strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">Tour Championship 2026 Best Bets</a></p><section class="article__schema-question"><h3>Can I watch Tour Championship 2026 for free?</h3><article class="article__schema-answer"><p><strong>Yes - for those in Canada. </strong>In Canada CTV 2 will be broadcasting Saturday and Sunday for free.</p><p>In the US you can also watch at no cost via free trials.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV's 10-day free trial</strong></a><strong> </strong>carries both the Golf Channel and CBS meaning you can stream the whole tournament for free. </p><p><a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6361382-15242095?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>DirecTV Stream</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fubo</strong></a> are two alternative free trials that carry both channels.</p><p>Abroad this weekend and can't access your free trial? 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You can access the channel through cord-cutting services like <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624740-17208015?sid=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>YouTube TV (free trial)</strong></a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=kXQk6*ivFEQ&offerid=966271.482&type=3&subid=0&u1=hawk-custom-tracking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Hulu + Live TV (free trial)</strong></a> and <a href="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/221109/3865091/14334?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&param1=hearst_paid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sling (cheapest monthly option)</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>CBS</strong> will take over full coverage of Saturday and Sunday from 2.30pm and 1.30pm respectively. The best way to access CBS's coverage is via <a href="https://www.paramountplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Paramount+</strong></a> where you will need the Premium Package ($13.99/month)</p><p>You can find the full TV schedule below.</p><div ><table><thead><tr><th class="firstcol " ><p>Date</p></th><th  ><p>Round</p></th><th  ><p>US Broadcast</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Thu (August 27)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 1</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-6pm (Golf Channel)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Fri  (August 28)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 2</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-6pm (Golf Channel) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sat (August 29)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 3</p></td><td  ><p>1pm-3pm (Golf Channel), 3pm-7pm (CBS) </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sun (August 30)</p></td><td  ><p>Round 4</p></td><td  ><p>12pm-1.30pm (Golf Channel), 1.30pm-6pm (CBS) </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-the-uk"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in the UK</span></h2><p>The Tour Championship will be available on <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sky Sports</strong></a> in the UK. The action will be shown on the dedicated golf channel, Sky Sports Golf, with some of the play also being shown on Sky Sports Main Event.</p><p>Prices start at £22/month for Sky Sports on top of an existing Sky TV plan, while you can also stream all the action on NOW Sports. Prices start at £14.99/day.</p><p><strong>Need to know more?</strong> Check out our dedicated <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-to-watch-golf-in-the-uk" target="_blank">how to watch golf in the UK page</a>.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-australia"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in Australia</span></h2><p>In Australia you can watch the Tour Championship on Fox Sports and Kayo. <strong>Fox Sports</strong> will carry TV coverage on Fox Sports 503, while <a href="https://kayosports.com.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kayo Sports</strong></a> will offer live streaming of all four days.</p><p>Kayo Sports plans start at AU$30/month, though you can get a 7-day trial for just AU$1.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-in-canada"><span>How to watch Tour Championship 2026 in Canada</span></h3><p>In Canada, live action of the Tour Championship  2026 is being broadcast by CTV 2 and TSN.</p><p>CTV 2 is available for free by entering your TV provider login details on <a href="https://www.crave.ca/en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Crave</strong></a>.</p><p>To access TSN you can either add it to your cable package or stream via <strong>TSN+</strong> with subscriptions starting from CA$29.99/month for the Direct streaming package.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-tour-championship-tee-times-final-round"><span>Tour Championship Tee Times: Final Round</span></h3><p><em>Times in EDT (BST). Scores to par after 54 holes in brackets.</em></p><ul><li><strong>10.50am (3.50pm): </strong>Alex Smalley (-3)</li><li><strong>11.02am (4.02pm): </strong>Patrick Cantlay (-4), Kristoffer Reitan (-3)</li><li><strong>11.14am (4.14pm): </strong>Robert MacIntyre (-4), Hideki Matsuyama (-4)</li><li><strong>11.26am (4.26pm): </strong>Akshay Bhatia (-5), Gary Woodland (-5)</li><li><strong>11.38am (4.38pm):</strong> Ryan Fox (-6), Xander Schauffele (-5)</li><li><strong>11.56am (4.56pm): </strong>Tom Kim (-7), Collin Morikawa (-7)</li><li><strong>12.08pm (5.08pm): </strong>Tommy Fleetwood (-7), Alex Fitzpatrick (-7)</li><li><strong>12.20pm (5.20pm): </strong>Matt Fitzpatrick (-8), Wyndham Clark (-7)</li><li><strong>12.32pm (5.32pm): </strong>Si Woo Kim (-8), Justin Rose (-8)</li><li><strong>12.44pm (5.44pm): </strong>Jacob Bridgeman (-9), Sam Burns (-9)</li><li><strong>1.02pm (6.02pm): </strong>Min Woo Lee (-9), Russell Henley (-9)</li><li><strong>1.14pm (6.14pm): </strong>Rory McIlroy (-10), Cameron Young (-10)</li><li><strong>1.26pm (6.26pm): </strong>Scottie Scheffler (-12), Chris Gotterup (-12)</li><li><strong>1.38pm (6.38pm): </strong>Ludvig Åberg (-12), Adam Scott (-12)</li><li><strong>1.50pm (6.50pm): </strong>Viktor Hovland (-15), Ryan Gerard (-14)</li></ul><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-tour-championship-2026-tv-schedule"><span>Tour Championship 2026 TV Schedule</span></h2><p><u><strong>Sunday 30th August - Round Four: </strong></u> <br><strong>US (ET): </strong>12pm-1.30pm (Golf Channel), 1.30pm-6pm (CBS)   <br><strong>UK (BST):</strong> 5pm-11pm (Sky Sports Golf) & 7.30pm-11pm (Sky Sports Main Event)<br><strong>Australia (AEST):</strong> Monday 1am-8am (Fox Sports 503 /Kayo)<br><strong>Canada (ET):</strong> 12pm-1.30pm (TSN Premium), 1.30pm-6pm (TSN1/CTV2)</p><p>We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>The Tour Championship marks the culmination of the 2026 PGA Tour season and, at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">East Lake</a>, there's a lot to play for.</p><p>Just 30 names will tee it up at the $40 million event, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/tour-championship-leaderboard-pga-tour">Tommy Fleetwood looking to replicate his success from 2025</a>, where he earned a three-stroke victory over Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Prior to the first tee shot being struck, we crunched the numbers to find out <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-driver-every-player-is-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">what drivers all 30 players will be using in Atlanta, Georgia</a> and, with multiple brands present, we were interested to find out what irons will be in play for the world's best at the finale.</p><p>A mix of brand staffers and equipment-free agents have made the Tour Championship, so check out the full breakdown below...</p><h2 id="every-iron-players-are-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Every Iron Players Are Using At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Irons</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Shaft</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZU85 (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i210 (3-4)</p><p>Ping S55 (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X LZ 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (3-5)</p><p>Titleist T100 (6-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X7</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5)</p><p>Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X7</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour V 125</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS C-Taper 130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade PDHY (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7CB (5-6)</p><p>TaylorMade P730 (7-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged UT (3)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 X (3)</p><p>Project X 6.5 (4-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tommy Fleetwood</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade GAPR Lo (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X Rifle 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ludvig Aberg</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T350 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour 130 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade P760 (4)</p><p>TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X 7.0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Apex TCB (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade TP UDI (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P770 (5)</p><p>TaylorMade P7CB (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T250 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged UT (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS $-Taper 125 S+</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZX Mk II (3)</p><p>Srixon Z-Forged (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX (4)</p><p>KBS C-Taper 125 S+ (5-9)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Wilson Staff Model Utility (3)</p><p>Cobra King Tour (4-5)</p><p>Cobra King MB (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour C-Taper 130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist 718 AP2 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Blueprint S (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Apex UT (3)</p><p>Callaway X Forged (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB Raw (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Nippon NS Pro Modus3 GOST Prototype Hybrid 09 X (3)</p><p>Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 125 X (4-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi5 (4)</p><p>Srixon ZXi7 (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Smalley</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i240 (4-5)</p><p>Ping Blueprint S (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Nippon NS Modus3 Tour130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>NS Pro Modus 3 Tour</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Robert MacIntyre</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist 620 CB (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i210 (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour-V 120 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>McLaren Series 3 (4-5)</p><p>McLaren Series 1 (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS C-Taper 125 S+</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T250 (3)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD VF 105 X (3)</p><p>Project X LZ (5-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (2)</p><p>Titleist T100 (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 X (2)</p><p>Project X 6.0 (4-9)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi5+ (3)</p><p>Srixon ZXi5 (4-5)</p><p>Srixon ZXi7 (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Ventus HB Blue VeloCore+ 10 X (3)</p><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="top-brands-used-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Top Brands Used At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist</p></td><td  ><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon</p></td><td  ><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cobra</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>McLaren</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bridgestone</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wilson</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Leading the way is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-titleist-irons-164751">Titleist</a>, which has seven different sets of irons in play among 18 different bags.</p><p>As expected, players will often use more forgiving options at the top-end of the set-up, with the T350, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/titleist-t250-iron-review">T250</a> and T200 present within the bags of Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg and Adam Scott.</p><p>At the lower-end, you'll find more <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-golf-blade-irons-137822">muscle back designs</a> that, although not as forgiving, provide more control and workability in the scoring section.</p><p>A total of seven players have <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/titleist-2025-t100-iron-review">Titleist T100 irons</a> in play, while Cameron Young, for example, has <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">his own prototype set of 631.CY irons</a>, which were custom made to his specs.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BFVLXBZFePsNqftUuyZUbj" name="Young-GettyImages-2287751502-(1)" alt="Cameron Young hits an iron shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BFVLXBZFePsNqftUuyZUbj-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young using his prototype set of Titleist 631.CY irons </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Speaking of custom models, Rory McIlroy has a set of TaylorMade Rors Protos, with TaylorMade sitting alongside Callaway in terms of featuring in 11 bags apiece.</p><p>In total, there are nine different sets of TaylorMade irons in the 11 bags, with five different <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/i-hit-every-taylormade-p-series-iron-and-here-is-what-i-learned">P Series models</a> - P7TW, P7CB, P730, P760 and P770 - present among the set-ups.</p><p>It's not just new models that feature either, as Jacob Bridgeman has a decade-old TP UDI in play, which was used during his Genesis Invitational victory back in February.</p><p>Callaway, meanwhile, has seven different sets of irons in the bags of the PGA Tour's best, with the make-up being either <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-callaway-irons-165534">Apex or X Forged models</a>.</p><p>X Forged can be found at the top order of the bags, while the Apex, such as the MB and TCB, will be found towards the lower order where control and workability is needed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="eWDT6jf7P8WaHknKb6zvTP" name="Bridgeman-GettyImages-2286419858" alt="Jacob Bridgeman hits a utility iron" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eWDT6jf7P8WaHknKb6zvTP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bridgeman's TaylorMade TP UDI possesses lashings of lead tape </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Not far behind TaylorMade and Callaway is Srixon, which is part of eight different golf bags, including <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/scottie-scheffler-whats-in-the-bag-2026">World No.1 Scottie Scheffler's</a>, who has a Srixon ZU85 that dates back to 2018.</p><p>Ping has a respectable six in play, with four different sets that range from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/ping-i240-iron-review">brand new i240</a>, all the way to the Ping S55 in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Matt Fitzpatrick's bag</a>, a set that is over 13-years-old.</p><p>Arguably, the biggest gear story of the year involved Justin Rose and his move to McLaren Golf. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-rose-joins-mclaren-golf">The US Open winner signed with the Formula 1 brand at the end of April</a>, with Rose helping to develop the new irons, which are called the Series 1 and Series 3.</p><p>Since moving to the company, he registered a top 10 at the PGA Championship, as well as four other top 25s, including a T11th at the US Open and a T12th at the Memorial Tournament.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div 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The American also has a Wilson Staff Model Utility 3-iron.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/chris-gotterup-winning-whats-in-the-bag-sony-open-in-hawaii-2026">Chris Gotterup</a>, who has three wins in 2026, is the only player using Bridgestone irons, specifically a set of Tour B 220 MB.</p> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>The Tour Championship marks the culmination of the 2026 PGA Tour season and, at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">East Lake</a>, there's a lot to play for.</p><p>Just 30 names will tee it up at the $40 million event, with <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/tour-championship-leaderboard-pga-tour">Tommy Fleetwood looking to replicate his success from 2025</a>, where he earned a three-stroke victory over Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>Prior to the first tee shot being struck, we crunched the numbers to find out <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/what-driver-every-player-is-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">what drivers all 30 players will be using in Atlanta, Georgia</a> and, with multiple brands present, we were interested to find out what irons will be in play for the world's best at the finale.</p><p>A mix of brand staffers and equipment-free agents have made the Tour Championship, so check out the full breakdown below...</p><h2 id="every-iron-players-are-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Every Iron Players Are Using At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Irons</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Shaft</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZU85 (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i210 (3-4)</p><p>Ping S55 (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X LZ 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (3-5)</p><p>Titleist T100 (6-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X7</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5)</p><p>Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X7</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour V 125</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS C-Taper 130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade PDHY (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7CB (5-6)</p><p>TaylorMade P730 (7-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged UT (3)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 X (3)</p><p>Project X 6.5 (4-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tommy Fleetwood</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade GAPR Lo (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X Rifle 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ludvig Aberg</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T350 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour 130 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade P760 (4)</p><p>TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X 7.0</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Apex TCB (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade TP UDI (4)</p><p>TaylorMade P770 (5)</p><p>TaylorMade P7CB (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Project X 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T250 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway X Forged UT (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS $-Taper 125 S+</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZX Mk II (3)</p><p>Srixon Z-Forged (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX (4)</p><p>KBS C-Taper 125 S+ (5-9)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Wilson Staff Model Utility (3)</p><p>Cobra King Tour (4-5)</p><p>Cobra King MB (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour C-Taper 130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (4)</p><p>Titleist 718 AP2 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping Blueprint S (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Apex UT (3)</p><p>Callaway X Forged (4)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB Raw (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Nippon NS Pro Modus3 GOST Prototype Hybrid 09 X (3)</p><p>Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 125 X (4-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi5 (4)</p><p>Srixon ZXi7 (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Smalley</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i240 (4-5)</p><p>Ping Blueprint S (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Nippon NS Modus3 Tour130 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T100 (5-9)</p></td><td  ><p>NS Pro Modus 3 Tour</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Robert MacIntyre</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist 620 CB (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping i210 (4-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS Tour-V 120 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>McLaren Series 3 (4-5)</p><p>McLaren Series 1 (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>KBS C-Taper 125 S+</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T250 (3)</p><p>Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD VF 105 X (3)</p><p>Project X LZ (5-PW)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist T200 (2)</p><p>Titleist T100 (4-9)</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 X (2)</p><p>Project X 6.0 (4-9)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi5+ (3)</p><p>Srixon ZXi5 (4-5)</p><p>Srixon ZXi7 (6-PW)</p></td><td  ><p>Ventus HB Blue VeloCore+ 10 X (3)</p><p>True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="top-brands-used-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Top Brands Used At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist</p></td><td  ><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon</p></td><td  ><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cobra</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>McLaren</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Bridgestone</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wilson</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Leading the way is <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-titleist-irons-164751">Titleist</a>, which has seven different sets of irons in play among 18 different bags.</p><p>As expected, players will often use more forgiving options at the top-end of the set-up, with the T350, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/titleist-t250-iron-review">T250</a> and T200 present within the bags of Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg and Adam Scott.</p><p>At the lower-end, you'll find more <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-golf-blade-irons-137822">muscle back designs</a> that, although not as forgiving, provide more control and workability in the scoring section.</p><p>A total of seven players have <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/titleist-2025-t100-iron-review">Titleist T100 irons</a> in play, while Cameron Young, for example, has <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/cameron-young-whats-in-the-bag-2026">his own prototype set of 631.CY irons</a>, which were custom made to his specs.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BFVLXBZFePsNqftUuyZUbj" name="Young-GettyImages-2287751502-(1)" alt="Cameron Young hits an iron shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BFVLXBZFePsNqftUuyZUbj-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young using his prototype set of Titleist 631.CY irons </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Speaking of custom models, Rory McIlroy has a set of TaylorMade Rors Protos, with TaylorMade sitting alongside Callaway in terms of featuring in 11 bags apiece.</p><p>In total, there are nine different sets of TaylorMade irons in the 11 bags, with five different <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/i-hit-every-taylormade-p-series-iron-and-here-is-what-i-learned">P Series models</a> - P7TW, P7CB, P730, P760 and P770 - present among the set-ups.</p><p>It's not just new models that feature either, as Jacob Bridgeman has a decade-old TP UDI in play, which was used during his Genesis Invitational victory back in February.</p><p>Callaway, meanwhile, has seven different sets of irons in the bags of the PGA Tour's best, with the make-up being either <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-callaway-irons-165534">Apex or X Forged models</a>.</p><p>X Forged can be found at the top order of the bags, while the Apex, such as the MB and TCB, will be found towards the lower order where control and workability is needed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="eWDT6jf7P8WaHknKb6zvTP" name="Bridgeman-GettyImages-2286419858" alt="Jacob Bridgeman hits a utility iron" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eWDT6jf7P8WaHknKb6zvTP-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Bridgeman's TaylorMade TP UDI possesses lashings of lead tape </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Not far behind TaylorMade and Callaway is Srixon, which is part of eight different golf bags, including <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/scottie-scheffler-whats-in-the-bag-2026">World No.1 Scottie Scheffler's</a>, who has a Srixon ZU85 that dates back to 2018.</p><p>Ping has a respectable six in play, with four different sets that range from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/irons/ping-i240-iron-review">brand new i240</a>, all the way to the Ping S55 in <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/matt-fitzpatrick-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Matt Fitzpatrick's bag</a>, a set that is over 13-years-old.</p><p>Arguably, the biggest gear story of the year involved Justin Rose and his move to McLaren Golf. </p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/justin-rose-joins-mclaren-golf">The US Open winner signed with the Formula 1 brand at the end of April</a>, with Rose helping to develop the new irons, which are called the Series 1 and Series 3.</p><p>Since moving to the company, he registered a top 10 at the PGA Championship, as well as four other top 25s, including a T11th at the US Open and a T12th at the Memorial Tournament.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ZjFExPTz9v6Wr4ZPjyo2de" name="Rose-GettyImages-2286543550" alt="Justin Rose watches his iron shot into the green" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZjFExPTz9v6Wr4ZPjyo2de-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Rose changed to McLaren irons at the end of April </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Rounding out the remaining brands is Cobra, with Gary Woodland using the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/buying-advice/best-cobra-golf-irons-year">King Tour and King MB</a> in his set-up. The American also has a Wilson Staff Model Utility 3-iron.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/chris-gotterup-winning-whats-in-the-bag-sony-open-in-hawaii-2026">Chris Gotterup</a>, who has three wins in 2026, is the only player using Bridgestone irons, specifically a set of Tour B 220 MB.</p>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>Matt Gogel has responded to the news that he has received a six-month suspension for violating the PGA Tour’s gambling policy.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The story was <a href="https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/08/26/exclusive-pga-tour-champions-player-suspended-for-betting-on-golf/91471681007/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">first reported by Golfweek’s Eamon Lynch</a>, and the 55-year-old has released a statement via the PGA Tour, where he admits to “placing small recreational wagers on golf,” in violation of the circuit’s policy. </p><p>The statement reads: "In 2024 and 2025, I unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy by placing small recreational wagers on golf.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2092638034508354035"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from Matt Gogel: pic.twitter.com/fYLSwmlpz0<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2092638034508354035">August 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"I want to be clear that these wagers were not placed on regular PGA Tour events, PGA Tour Champions events or any tournament in which I participated."</p><p>"I would never knowingly violate the integrity of the game of golf. I made an honest mistake and I look forward to playing in 2027 on the PGA Tour Champions."</p><p>The violation is covered in section two of the PGA Tour Integrity Program Manual with Betting on Professional Golf Events among the prohibited practices listed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="cQUwdKnZsvH3424ZxhHh2P" name="Kelly-2287092435" alt="Matt Gogel" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cQUwdKnZsvH3424ZxhHh2P-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Matt Gogel finished T2 at the ISPS Handa Senior Open </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It describes the violation as "Any Covered Person, directly or indirectly, Betting on the outcome or any other aspect of any PGA Tour Event, any other professional golf competition or any elite amateur golf competition (including Olympic Golf) anywhere in the world (“Professional Golf Event”). </p><p>"In this Manual, ”Betting” means placing any money or other thing of value on the occurrence of an uncertain outcome with the expectation of return. </p><p>"For clarity, for purposes herein, “Betting” includes betting or trading on any platform that the Tour determines to mimic sports betting (e.g., prediction markets, futures contracts)."  </p><p>The suspension relates to all PGA Tour-sanctioned events.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="nhb672Wsprb7Asf9mg6gQF" name="Gogel-2291003272" alt="Matt Gogel at the Rogers Charity Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nhb672Wsprb7Asf9mg6gQF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Gogel's most recent start came at the Rogers Charity Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Gogel turned professional in 1994 and won six times on the Nike Tour before his one PGA Tour title, which came when he beat <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-pat-perez">Pat Perez</a> by three shots at the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. </p><p>In recent seasons, he has been playing on the PGA Tour Champions. Gogel played 18 times on the circuit in 2026, making the cut in each start. He also placed T2 at the ISPS Handa Senior Open, behind winner Jerry Kelly.</p><p>His most recent PGA Tour Champions appearance came at last week's Rogers Charity Classic, where he placed T30.  </p><iframe allow="" height="600px" width="100%" id="" style="" class="position-center" data-lazy-priority="low" data-lazy-src="https://golfmonthly.kwizly.com/embed.php?code=O6mxVW"></iframe> ]]></dc:content>
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                                <p>Matt Gogel has responded to the news that he has received a six-month suspension for violating the PGA Tour’s gambling policy.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>The story was <a href="https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/08/26/exclusive-pga-tour-champions-player-suspended-for-betting-on-golf/91471681007/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">first reported by Golfweek’s Eamon Lynch</a>, and the 55-year-old has released a statement via the PGA Tour, where he admits to “placing small recreational wagers on golf,” in violation of the circuit’s policy. </p><p>The statement reads: "In 2024 and 2025, I unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy by placing small recreational wagers on golf.</p><div class="see-more see-more--clipped"><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet hawk-ignore" data-lang="en" cite="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2092638034508354035"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement from Matt Gogel: pic.twitter.com/fYLSwmlpz0<a href="https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2092638034508354035">August 26, 2026</a></p></blockquote></figure><div class="see-more__filter"></div></div><p>"I want to be clear that these wagers were not placed on regular PGA Tour events, PGA Tour Champions events or any tournament in which I participated."</p><p>"I would never knowingly violate the integrity of the game of golf. I made an honest mistake and I look forward to playing in 2027 on the PGA Tour Champions."</p><p>The violation is covered in section two of the PGA Tour Integrity Program Manual with Betting on Professional Golf Events among the prohibited practices listed.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.28%;"><img id="cQUwdKnZsvH3424ZxhHh2P" name="Kelly-2287092435" alt="Matt Gogel" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cQUwdKnZsvH3424ZxhHh2P-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1407" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Matt Gogel finished T2 at the ISPS Handa Senior Open </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>It describes the violation as "Any Covered Person, directly or indirectly, Betting on the outcome or any other aspect of any PGA Tour Event, any other professional golf competition or any elite amateur golf competition (including Olympic Golf) anywhere in the world (“Professional Golf Event”). </p><p>"In this Manual, ”Betting” means placing any money or other thing of value on the occurrence of an uncertain outcome with the expectation of return. </p><p>"For clarity, for purposes herein, “Betting” includes betting or trading on any platform that the Tour determines to mimic sports betting (e.g., prediction markets, futures contracts)."  </p><p>The suspension relates to all PGA Tour-sanctioned events.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.24%;"><img id="nhb672Wsprb7Asf9mg6gQF" name="Gogel-2291003272" alt="Matt Gogel at the Rogers Charity Classic" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nhb672Wsprb7Asf9mg6gQF-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2500" height="1406" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Gogel's most recent start came at the Rogers Charity Classic </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Gogel turned professional in 1994 and won six times on the Nike Tour before his one PGA Tour title, which came when he beat <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-pat-perez">Pat Perez</a> by three shots at the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. </p><p>In recent seasons, he has been playing on the PGA Tour Champions. Gogel played 18 times on the circuit in 2026, making the cut in each start. He also placed T2 at the ISPS Handa Senior Open, behind winner Jerry Kelly.</p><p>His most recent PGA Tour Champions appearance came at last week's Rogers Charity Classic, where he placed T30.  </p><iframe allow="" height="600px" width="100%" id="" style="" class="position-center" data-lazy-priority="low" data-lazy-src="https://golfmonthly.kwizly.com/embed.php?code=O6mxVW"></iframe>
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                                                                                                <dc:content><![CDATA[ <p>After months of action, the PGA Tour's season comes to an end at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">Tour Championship</a>, where 30 players will battle it out for the $40 million tournament purse.</p><p>Last year, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/tour-championship-leaderboard-pga-tour">Tommy Fleetwood claimed his first PGA Tour victory via a three stroke win</a>, with the Englishman taming East Lake Golf Club to produce one of the feel-good stories of the year.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>For 2026, Fleetwood returns after finishing ninth in the FedEx Cup standings, with the defending champion one of the headliners in a field that contains Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.</p><p>Like any golf course, to excel at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedex-cup-bonus-money-payouts-2026">East Lake</a> you need a good all-round game but, interestingly, Fleetwood's victory in 2025 went against the grain in terms of statistics off the tee.</p><p>Since 2021, when Patrick Cantlay lifted the coveted title, every player has ranked inside the top five when it comes to Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, with Viktor Hovland and Scheffler leading the statistic for their wins in 2023 and 2024.</p><p>When it comes to Fleetwood, though, he bucked the trend with numbers that had him 23rd in the 30-man field.</p><p>In fact, over the four rounds in Atlanta, Georgia, the Ryder Cup star lost over a shot off the tee, with the putter saving Fleetwood, as he gained eight shots to rank first in that aspect.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Bwszj7tcLrYauywPeucrBY" name="Fleetwood-GettyImages-2231892892" alt="Tommy Fleetwood hits a driver off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bwszj7tcLrYauywPeucrBY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Fleetwood during the final round of the 2025 Tour Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But despite that, driving is still a crucial skill to have at East Lake and will play a key role in success at the Tour Championship, which is why we have taken a look at what <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-golf-drivers-65086">drivers</a> the world's best will be using off the tee at the final event of the 2026 season.</p><p>Check out the table and full breakdown below...</p><h2 id="every-driver-players-are-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Every Driver Players Are Using At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Driver</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Shaft</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSi3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 65 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Project X Titan Yellow 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana PD 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond </p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tommy Fleetwood</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ludvig Aberg</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSR2</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSi3</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Rogue ST</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD FI 8 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Cobra OPTM Max K</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 8 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS4</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT3</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Smalley</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Robert MacIntyre</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS2</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT2</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Atmos Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ 6 TX</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="top-brands-used-at-the-2026-tour-championship-2">Top Brands Used At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist</p></td><td  ><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cobra</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>In total, a third of the field will be using <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-titleist-drivers-164770">Titleist drivers</a>, with the brand not only the most successful during the 2026 PGA Tour season, but also the most popular when it comes to the Tour Championship.</p><p>Although 10 Titleist drivers are present, there are a total of seven different heads represented. </p><p>The new <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/titleist-gts3-driver-review-the-brutally-honest-distance-machine">GTS3</a> is being used by Cameron Young and Tom Kim, the GT3 by Ryan Gerard and JJ Spaun, while the TSi3, which was released in 2020, is in the bag of Matt Fitzpatrick and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/russell-henley-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Russell Henley</a>. </p><p>Rounding out the remaining Titleist drivers are the GTS2, GTS4, GT2 and the TSR2.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="SGxdBAW2jKPMFXm5HtTx28" name="C-Young-GettyImages-2291462975" alt="Cameron Young hits a tee shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SGxdBAW2jKPMFXm5HtTx28-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young recently put in the GTS3 driver at the BMW Championship last week </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>TaylorMade and Callaway have six players using its drivers each, with the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/i-used-a-taylormade-qi4d-driver-for-10-rounds-heres-how-it-helped-my-scoring">Qi4D Core and the LS</a> the two TaylorMade drivers of choice for the PGA Tour's top 30.</p><p>Callaway, interestingly, have four different heads in play, ranging from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/callaway-quantum-triple-diamond-driver-review">brand new Quantum Triple Diamond</a>, all the way to the Rogue ST, which Akshay Bhatia has had in his set-up since 2022.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/why-every-golfer-should-be-excited-about-the-new-ping-g440-range">Ping's G440 LST and Max models</a> are used by five players, while Srixon's ZXi RKT LS+ is in the bag of two players - Hideki Matsuyama and Ryan Fox.</p><p>Cobra rounds out the last brand represented in East Lake, as Gary Woodland wields the Cobra OPTM Max K.</p><h2 id="what-is-the-most-popular-driver-model-at-the-2026-tour-championship">What Is The Most Popular Driver Model At The 2026 Tour Championship?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3266px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="rzGrzWQeBTxCLbTqXHKjmZ" name="IMG_E6575" alt="Photo of the TaylorMade Qi4D Driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rzGrzWQeBTxCLbTqXHKjmZ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3266" height="1837" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Titleist may be the most popular brand, but it's the TaylorMade Qi4D Core that is the most popular model, as Scheffler, McIlroy, Wyndham Clark and Jacob Bridgeman use the driver.</p><p>Callaway's Quantum Triple Diamond is used by three players, while the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/ping-g440-lst-driver-review">Ping G440 LST</a> is also used by the same number.</p><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  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                                <p>After months of action, the PGA Tour's season comes to an end at the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/betting/bazzas-best-bets-at-the-tour-championship-2026">Tour Championship</a>, where 30 players will battle it out for the $40 million tournament purse.</p><p>Last year, <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/live/tour-championship-leaderboard-pga-tour">Tommy Fleetwood claimed his first PGA Tour victory via a three stroke win</a>, with the Englishman taming East Lake Golf Club to produce one of the feel-good stories of the year.</p><iframe src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/cIIts6LM.html" id="cIIts6LM" title="GMTI Ep18.mp4" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>For 2026, Fleetwood returns after finishing ninth in the FedEx Cup standings, with the defending champion one of the headliners in a field that contains Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.</p><p>Like any golf course, to excel at <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/fedex-cup-bonus-money-payouts-2026">East Lake</a> you need a good all-round game but, interestingly, Fleetwood's victory in 2025 went against the grain in terms of statistics off the tee.</p><p>Since 2021, when Patrick Cantlay lifted the coveted title, every player has ranked inside the top five when it comes to Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, with Viktor Hovland and Scheffler leading the statistic for their wins in 2023 and 2024.</p><p>When it comes to Fleetwood, though, he bucked the trend with numbers that had him 23rd in the 30-man field.</p><p>In fact, over the four rounds in Atlanta, Georgia, the Ryder Cup star lost over a shot off the tee, with the putter saving Fleetwood, as he gained eight shots to rank first in that aspect.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="Bwszj7tcLrYauywPeucrBY" name="Fleetwood-GettyImages-2231892892" alt="Tommy Fleetwood hits a driver off the tee" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bwszj7tcLrYauywPeucrBY-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Fleetwood during the final round of the 2025 Tour Championship </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>But despite that, driving is still a crucial skill to have at East Lake and will play a key role in success at the Tour Championship, which is why we have taken a look at what <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-golf-drivers-65086">drivers</a> the world's best will be using off the tee at the final event of the 2026 season.</p><p>Check out the table and full breakdown below...</p><h2 id="every-driver-players-are-using-at-the-2026-tour-championship">Every Driver Players Are Using At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Player</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Driver</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Shaft</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Scottie Scheffler</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Matt Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSi3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 65 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Wyndham Clark</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Project X Titan Yellow 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cameron Young</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana PD 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Si Woo Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Chris Gotterup</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Collin Morikawa</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Sam Burns</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond </p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tommy Fleetwood</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ludvig Aberg</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSR2</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Rory McIlroy</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Xander Schauffele</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Jacob Bridgeman</p></td><td  ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Russell Henley</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist TSi3</p></td><td  ><p>Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Akshay Bhatia</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Rogue ST</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Hideki Matsuyama</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD FI 8 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Gerard</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT3</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Gary Woodland</p></td><td  ><p>Cobra OPTM Max K</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 8 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Patrick Cantlay</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS4</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Kristoffer Reitan</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Min Woo Lee</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>JJ Spaun</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT3</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Smalley</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Alex Fitzpatrick</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X </p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Robert MacIntyre</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS2</p></td><td  ><p>Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Viktor Hovland</p></td><td  ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Justin Rose</p></td><td  ><p>Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Adam Scott</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GT2</p></td><td  ><p>Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Tom Kim</p></td><td  ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Atmos Black 6 X</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ryan Fox</p></td><td  ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ 6 TX</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 id="top-brands-used-at-the-2026-tour-championship-2">Top Brands Used At The 2026 Tour Championship</h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver Brand</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist</p></td><td  ><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade</p></td><td  ><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping</p></td><td  ><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Cobra</p></td><td  ><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>In total, a third of the field will be using <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/best-golf-deals/best-titleist-drivers-164770">Titleist drivers</a>, with the brand not only the most successful during the 2026 PGA Tour season, but also the most popular when it comes to the Tour Championship.</p><p>Although 10 Titleist drivers are present, there are a total of seven different heads represented. </p><p>The new <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/titleist-gts3-driver-review-the-brutally-honest-distance-machine">GTS3</a> is being used by Cameron Young and Tom Kim, the GT3 by Ryan Gerard and JJ Spaun, while the TSi3, which was released in 2020, is in the bag of Matt Fitzpatrick and <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/russell-henley-whats-in-the-bag-2026">Russell Henley</a>. </p><p>Rounding out the remaining Titleist drivers are the GTS2, GTS4, GT2 and the TSR2.</p><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1600px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="SGxdBAW2jKPMFXm5HtTx28" name="C-Young-GettyImages-2291462975" alt="Cameron Young hits a tee shot" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SGxdBAW2jKPMFXm5HtTx28-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1600" height="900" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">Young recently put in the GTS3 driver at the BMW Championship last week </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Getty Images)</span></figcaption></figure><p>TaylorMade and Callaway have six players using its drivers each, with the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/i-used-a-taylormade-qi4d-driver-for-10-rounds-heres-how-it-helped-my-scoring">Qi4D Core and the LS</a> the two TaylorMade drivers of choice for the PGA Tour's top 30.</p><p>Callaway, interestingly, have four different heads in play, ranging from the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/callaway-quantum-triple-diamond-driver-review">brand new Quantum Triple Diamond</a>, all the way to the Rogue ST, which Akshay Bhatia has had in his set-up since 2022.</p><p><a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/why-every-golfer-should-be-excited-about-the-new-ping-g440-range">Ping's G440 LST and Max models</a> are used by five players, while Srixon's ZXi RKT LS+ is in the bag of two players - Hideki Matsuyama and Ryan Fox.</p><p>Cobra rounds out the last brand represented in East Lake, as Gary Woodland wields the Cobra OPTM Max K.</p><h2 id="what-is-the-most-popular-driver-model-at-the-2026-tour-championship">What Is The Most Popular Driver Model At The 2026 Tour Championship?</h2><figure class="van-image-figure  inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3266px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="rzGrzWQeBTxCLbTqXHKjmZ" name="IMG_E6575" alt="Photo of the TaylorMade Qi4D Driver" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rzGrzWQeBTxCLbTqXHKjmZ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3266" height="1837" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Titleist may be the most popular brand, but it's the TaylorMade Qi4D Core that is the most popular model, as Scheffler, McIlroy, Wyndham Clark and Jacob Bridgeman use the driver.</p><p>Callaway's Quantum Triple Diamond is used by three players, while the <a href="https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/drivers/ping-g440-lst-driver-review">Ping G440 LST</a> is also used by the same number.</p><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Driver</strong></p></td><td  ><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D Core</p></td><td  ><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping G440 LST</p></td><td  ><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Ping G440 Max</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Srixon ZXi RKT LS+</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>TaylorMade Qi4D LS</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist GTS3</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist GT3</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Titleist TSi3</p></td><td  ><p>2</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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