World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title

Scottie Scheffler captured his second FedEx Cup crown with a commanding victory at the PGA Tour’s season‑ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. The world‑ranked No. 1 finished at 16‑under par, three strokes clear of Norway’s Viktor Hovland, who settled for second place at 13‑under. American debutant Ryan Gerard claimed third at 12‑under after a final‑round 72. A cluster of players finished at 11‑under: England’s Alex Fitzpatrick, C Gotterup of the United States, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Russell Henley (US), MW Lee (Australia) and J Bridgeman (US). Additional contenders included Tommy Fleetwood, Cameron Young, Adam Scott and Ludvig Åberg, all at 10‑under; Collin Morikawa at 9‑under; Justin Rose at 7‑under; Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Clark at 5‑under; and Robert MacIntyre at even par. Scheffler’s winning round was a four‑under 66, the only sub‑par score among the final three pairings. Hovland’s round deteriorated to a two‑over 72 after erratic driving and a cold putter left him three shots behind the champion. Gerard, who began the day one shot behind Hovland, matched the Norwegian’s 72 to lock up third place. McIlroy could not replicate his Saturday momentum, carding a 69 that comprised four birdies, an eagle and five bogeys. The only notable flash of brilliance came from Justin Rose, who holed a hole‑in‑one on the ninth hole, though he ultimately finished seven under overall. Alex Fitzpatrick equaled Scheffler’s 66, the day’s lowest round, to vault into a tie for fourth with McIlroy at 11‑under. The 27‑year‑old earned a necktie for a fourth‑place finish on his Tour Championship debut. Earlier in the season Fitzpatrick secured his first DP World Tour title at the Indian Open before pairing with his elder brother, Matt Fitzpatrick – the 2022 US Open champion – to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs event. After the victory Scheffler reflected, “To travel from down and beryllium capable to triumph tourney is simply a truly chill feeling.” He added, “There were a batch of talented guys successful beforehand of maine connected the leaderboard. I was fortunate to get disconnected to a bully commencement and enactment myself successful the mix. It's a acquisition to beryllium retired present connected tour. Each and each time I'm going to effort to springiness it my best.” The win marks Scheffler’s 22nd career PGA Tour triumph and nets him a $10 million (£7.4 million) bonus. He now joins Tiger Woods (2007, 2009) and Rory McIlroy (2016, 2019, 2022) as multiple FedEx Cup champions.