Tour Championship Features Scheffler, Schauffele Showdown

The 2024 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club concludes the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele as the main contenders for the $25 million first prize. Scheffler starts with a two-shot lead at 10-under due to the staggered scoring system. Notable pairings include 2023 winner Viktor Hovland with Russell Henley and three-time champion Rory McIlroy with Ludvig Aberg. Keegan Bradley vaulted into fourth place after winning the BMW Championship, and Hideki Matsuyama is in third, though neither can surpass Scheffler. The tournament promises intense competition among the top 30 golfers, all vying for substantial bonuses based on their final positions. The staggered scoring system, introduced in 2019, continues to give top-ranked players a starting advantage.