Scottie Scheffler Wins Second FedExCup: Final Round 66, $10M Prize, and a Place in History

Scottie Scheffler did it again.

The world No. 1 came from three shots behind on Sunday to win the Tour Championship and secure his second #FedExCup title in three years. He shot a 4-under 66 at East Lake, held off Viktor Hovland, and walked away with $10 million.

But this win was bigger than the paycheck. Scheffler also passed Tiger Woods for the most career earnings in #PGATour history.

Here's how he did it, what it means, and why this season cements his legacy.

How Scottie Scheffler Won the 2026 Tour Championship

Scheffler started the final round three strokes behind Viktor Hovland. He erased that deficit in four holes.

On the par-3 second, Scheffler hit a 5-iron from 211 yards to within two inches of the cup. Tap-in birdie. That sent a message.

He tied Hovland at 14-under with a 25-foot birdie on the fourth. Then he made the turn at 2-under for the day and kept pushing.

The back nine had everything.

Scheffler drained an 8½-foot birdie on the 10th to get back even with Hovland. Then came the 13th — a 5-foot birdie putt that gave him a one-shot lead.

He gave one back on the 14th, a long par-4 where he made bogey. That moved him back into a tie with Hovland. 

Then came the 16th. Scheffler smashed a 317-yard drive into a left fairway bunker.  His approach stopped 11 feet from the hole. He made the birdie putt. 

That put him up by two with two holes to play.

Hovland's chances ended on the 17th. He sailed his approach from 103 yards over the green into deep rough. Bogey. 

Scheffler parred the 17th and 18th. Final score: 66. Total: 16-under 264. Victory margin: three shots. 

The Turning Point — A 5-Iron to 2 Inches

That shot on the second hole wasn't just a birdie. It was a statement.

Scheffler had started the day three back. Most players would have played conservatively. Not him. He went straight at the pin with a 5-iron from 211 yards and nearly holed it. 

That's the difference between Scheffler and the rest of the field. He doesn't wait for things to happen. He makes them happen.

The Back Nine Drama — Birdie on 13, Bogey on 14, and the 16th Finish

The 13th was the real separator. Scheffler hit his approach to five feet and dropped the birdie.  That gave him the lead for the first time all day.

The bogey on 14 could have cracked him. It didn't. He answered with the birdie on 16 and never looked back.

That's the Scottie Scheffler formula. Boring golf with moments of brilliance. And it works every time.

Scottie Scheffler's 2026 Season: A Year of Consistency and Comebacks

Here's the thing about Scheffler's 2026 season — it didn't start the way it finished.

He went six months and 22 days without a win.  From January to July, he piled up runner-ups and top-5s but couldn't close. Five second-place finishes. Eleven top-5s in his first 17 starts. 

Then something clicked.

He won the American Express in January. Then he went cold. Then he won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August. Then he won the Tour Championship two weeks later. 

Three wins total in 2026.  Twenty-two career wins in 170 starts. That's a 13 percent win rate. 

Here's the number that matters most: 13 top-5 finishes. That's not luck. That's consistency. Scheffler didn't have his best ball-striking season, but he still finished in the top five more than two-thirds of the time.

That's why he's world No. 1. Not because he wins every week. Because he's always there.

Records Broken: Passing Tiger Woods and Joining Elite Company

The $10 million winner's check pushed Scheffler's career earnings to $130,390,661. 

That puts him ahead of Tiger Woods, who held the top spot for nearly 26 years with $120,999,166. 

Think about that. Tiger Woods dominated golf for two decades. Scheffler passed him in career earnings in just seven years on Tour.

Scheffler also joined some exclusive company:

• Multiple FedExCup champions: Tiger Woods (3), Rory McIlroy (3), and now Scottie Scheffler (2). 

• Multiple Tour Championship winners: Woods (3), McIlroy (3), Phil Mickelson (2), and Scheffler (2). 

• Five consecutive Player of the Year awards: Only Tiger Woods has done that (1999–2003). Scheffler is about to join him. 

This isn't just a good season. It's a historically great one.

The $10 Million Prize: Full FedExCup Payout Breakdown

The Tour Championship purse was $40 million.  Scheffler took home the biggest share, but the rest of the field cashed in too.

Here's the full top-5 payout:

Sources: 

Scheffler's total FedExCup-related payout now sits at $33 million across his two titles. 

That's not just winning. That's building a legacy — and a bank account.

What This Win Means for Scheffler's Legacy and Player of the Year

Here's my take: this was Scheffler's most impressive season, and he only won three times.

I know that sounds crazy. He won seven times in 2024. Six times in 2025. Three wins feels like a down year.

But look at the context. He went six months without a win. He battled hand, foot and mouth disease during the BMW Championship.  He had blisters on his hands. He still finished 12th.

He had five runner-up finishes. He was in contention every single week. That's harder than winning seven times in a year when you're playing your best.

Scheffler is about to win his fifth consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year award.  Only Tiger Woods has done that.

If you're keeping score at home: Scheffler has now won Player of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. That's a full half-decade of dominance.

Is he the best player of his generation? Yes. And it's not close.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Scottie Scheffler win today in the FedEx Cup?

Scottie Scheffler won $10 million for his victory at the 2026 Tour Championship. That's the first-place prize from the $40 million total purse.  He also surpassed Tiger Woods in career earnings, pushing his total to over $130 million.

Has Scottie Scheffler ever won the FedEx Championship?

Yes. Scheffler won his first FedExCup in 2024 and his second in 2026.  He joins Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as the only players with multiple FedExCup titles. 

What does Scottie Scheffler have to do to win the FedEx Cup?

To win the FedExCup, Scheffler had to win the Tour Championship, which is the final event of the FedExCup playoffs. He started the final round three shots behind Viktor Hovland and shot a 4-under 66 to win by three strokes.  The FedExCup is awarded to the winner of the Tour Championship under the current format.

Why is Bryson DeChambeau suspended from the PGA?

Bryson DeChambeau is not currently suspended from the PGA Tour. The question may stem from confusion about his status. DeChambeau resigned his PGA Tour membership in 2022 to join LIV Golf and was subsequently suspended by the PGA Tour for participating in unauthorized events. He has not been reinstated and remains ineligible for PGA Tour events. The suspension is not active in the sense of a temporary ban — it's a consequence of his LIV Golf commitment.

The Bottom Line on Scheffler's Second FedExCup

Scottie Scheffler didn't have his best season. He still won the FedExCup.

That's the mark of a true champion. When the ball-striking isn't perfect, when the putter goes cold, when the wins aren't coming — he still finds a way.

He passed Tiger Woods in career earnings. He joined the multiple FedExCup club. He's about to win his fifth straight Player of the Year.

And he's only 30 years old.

The scary part? He's still getting better.

Want to know how Scheffler's putting grip helps him stay so consistent under pressure? Check out our breakdown of Scottie Scheffler's putting technique.