Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour this month via a one-time Returning Member Program that imposes heavy penalties (estimated $51-85 million) and temporarily blocks equity and FedEx Cup earnings; eligible LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith must decide by Feb. 2, while Koepka can play full-field events starting with the Farmers Insurance Open (Jan. 29) and is committed to at least 15 events this year, with membership through 2028 and potential majors and playoffs depending on results; no sponsor exemptions and several other restrictions apply.
The PGA TOUR has expanded its Player Equity Program to include the top 50 players in the 2026 FedExCup standings, granting them recurring equity in PGA TOUR Enterprises, with the goal of aligning interests and reinvesting in the sport.
Starting in 2026, the Masters Tournament will revise its qualification criteria by removing automatic invites for winners of fall PGA Tour events and instead granting exemptions to winners of specific national opens, emphasizing international representation and aligning with the R&A's Open Championship qualifying process.
Tommy Fleetwood secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the Tour Championship and the FedExCup at East Lake, overcoming past near-misses and demonstrating resilience and skill throughout the tournament.
Scottie Scheffler, after dominating the FedExCup season with five wins and a record-breaking points lead, will start the Tour Championship at even par for the first time since 2019, ending the tradition of starting strokes. He expresses satisfaction with the simplified format and acknowledges the challenge of sleeping on a lead, but feels confident heading into the final tournament of the season.
The first round of the 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta begins on Thursday, featuring top players like Scheffler and McIlroy, with tee times from 11:16 AM to 2:00 PM EDT, and can be watched on Golf Channel and NBC Sports App.
The top 30 players in the FedExCup standings have qualified for the PGA Tour's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, from August 21-24, with the event featuring 72 holes of stroke play and no starting strokes, and the FedExCup points resetting to zero.
Scottie Scheffler will be using Chris Kirk's caddie, Mike Cromie, at the BMW Championship as his regular caddie Ted Scott is unavailable due to a family matter. Cromie filled in for Kirk during a recent event, and Scheffler remains the FedExCup leader, with a chance to earn a $5 million bonus if he maintains his top position after the tournament.
Scottie Scheffler leads the FedExCup top 50 heading into the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, which has undergone significant renovations, including course lengthening and redesigns, making it a challenging and dynamic venue for the tournament. The event offers top players exemptions into major tournaments and features a field of 49 golfers competing for a prestigious title and FedExCup points.
The article discusses the upcoming FedEx St. Jude Championship, highlighting course details, key player stats, and four potential DFS sleepers—Wyndham Clark, Nick Taylor, Chris Kirk, and Ryan Fox—who could perform well in this playoff event at TPC Southwind.
Kurt Kitayama won the 2025 Wyndham Championship with a strong iron play, securing his spot in the FedExCup Playoffs. The event features a challenging course at Sedgefield Country Club, with key stats like approach shots and greens in regulation influencing betting odds. Top contenders include Matt Fitzpatrick, Lucas Glover, and other players with recent form and course familiarity, with various betting markets available for golf enthusiasts.
Nicolai Hojgaard leads the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship, the season-ending event at Sedgefield Country Club, which serves as a crucial qualifier for the FedExCup Playoffs. The tournament features a competitive field aiming to secure top rankings, with weather and course conditions influencing play. The event also impacts players' standings and future eligibility for PGA TOUR events, with various objectives for different players based on their rankings.
Sam Burns leads the 3M Open Power Rankings after a strong season, with only two tournaments remaining to qualify for the 2025 FedExCup Playoffs. The TPC Twin Cities course offers a fair, scoring-friendly challenge that favors long hitters and those who can make putts, with weather conditions expected to be favorable for the event.
At the Rocket Classic, several top players including Max Homa and Cam Davis missed the cut as the PGA TOUR season nears its end, intensifying the race for FedExCup points and postseason spots, with notable performances from Will Gordon and others providing some hope for the weekend.
The PGA TOUR returns to Detroit for the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, a course known for its favorable scoring conditions and upcoming restoration project to restore its Donald Ross design. The event marks the start of a six-week playoff qualification race, with weather and course conditions playing significant roles in player strategies and outcomes.
