Scheffler wins Tour Championship to secure second FedEx Cup in three years
Scottie Scheffler closed with a 4-under 66 to hold off Viktor Hovland and win the Tour Championship at East Lake by three strokes, capturing his second FedEx Cup in three years. He began the final round three strokes behind Hovland, birdied late holes including 16, and overcame a bogey at 14 to seal the win. Scheffler collected the $10 million winner's purse and became the PGA Tour's all-time on-course earnings leader at about $130.4 million, surpassing Tiger Woods, and is likely to be named player of the year for a fifth consecutive season.
Scheffler became the PGA Tour's all-time on-course earnings leader.
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Scheffler entered the playoffs after a season of many top finishes. He had won the opening playoff leg two weeks earlier and played through illness. Next the PGA Tour will announce the player of the year in December.
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