Memphis, Tennessee- The FedExCup is the PGA TOUR’s definitive season-long points competition, culminating in a high-stakes playoff series designed to crown the year’s champion. This system guides players through the regular season and into a thrilling postseason format.
Playoff Structure and Progressive Cuts
The FedExCup Playoffs consist of a series of three progressively challenging events:
- Eligibility: The top 70 players in the FedExCup standings at the end of the regular season qualify for the first Playoff event.
- FedEx St. Jude Championship: This opening event features a field of 70 players.
- BMW Championship: Following the St. Jude Championship, the field is cut to the top 50 players.
- Tour Championship: The final event sees only the top 30 players compete for the ultimate title.
The Tour Championship: A Straightforward Final
The climax of the FedExCup season is the Tour Championship. This final event will be played as a standard 72-hole stroke-play competition. A significant change from recent years is that all participating players will start the tournament at even par, ensuring a direct competition based solely on their performance over the four rounds at the Tour Championship. The player who performs best during these four rounds will be crowned the FedExCup champion.
Prize Money and Exemptions
The FedExCup competition offers substantial rewards for its top performers:
- Total Bonus Pool: The total FedExCup bonus distribution amounts to an impressive $100 million.
- Champion’s Payout: The ultimate FedExCup champion takes home a grand prize of $10 million.
- Exemptions for Top 50: Beyond the financial incentives, the top 50 players in the final FedExCup standings earn full exemptions for the following PGA TOUR season. This coveted status includes entry into The Players Championship and all eight signature events, providing significant security and opportunity for elite competition.
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