We’re getting to the business end the FedEx Cup, but how does it all work?
Talk of cut-offs, no cut events and the scoring system in the Tour Championship can be slightly confusing, but we’ve broken it down to make it easier to digest. Here’s all the details you need to know.
What are the FedEx Cup playoffs?
The FedEx Cup playoffs are the end of season events on the PGA Tour. This year, they consist of the FedEx St Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.
For PGA Tour players, they mark a chance to turnaround their season, such is the money and ranking points on offer. Come the conclusion of the Tour Championship, the top player in the rankings will be $18m better off.
Why does the size of the field change?
After each event, players who don’t make a certain rank won’t be eligible for the following week. Players ranked in the top-125 of the FedEx Cup made it into the FedEx St Jude Classic, the top-70 make it to the BMW Championship, and the top-30 make it to the Tour Championship. Both the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship are 72-hole events, but don’t feature a halfway cut.
How much do FedEx Cup playoff winners make?
A lot. The FedEx St Jude champion pockets $2.7m, the same as the winner of the BMW Championship. Compare that to the $2.5m that Cam Smith won at St Andrews this year, and it’s clear there’s a lot of cash at stake.
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