With the FedEx Cup Playoffs just weeks away, Scottie Scheffler continues to hold onto the top spot in the standings after another top-five finish at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Scheffler has been the PGA Tour’s most consistent performer all year, rarely finishing outside the top ten and leading the Tour in strokes gained tee-to-green.
Behind him, the race is tightening. Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg both made significant moves up the leaderboard with strong July finishes, setting the stage for a compelling final stretch. McIlroy’s return to form has been particularly notable, with his iron play and confidence looking sharper than at any point since 2022.
The big surprise has been Åberg, who has quickly become one of the most talked-about players on Tour. With elite driving and a fearless approach, he’s vaulted into the top five in the FedEx Cup and is now considered a legitimate contender to win it all. His performance in the final weeks will be closely watched.
Veterans like Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, and Tony Finau are still within striking distance, and a win in any of the next few tournaments could shake up the standings dramatically. The format of the Tour Championship gives every playoff-eligible player a shot, but positioning will be key for starting strokes at East Lake.
As the countdown to the postseason begins, the spotlight will remain on Scheffler. If he can maintain this level of play through the FedEx Cup finale, he’ll likely lock in not just Player of the Year honors but a place among the most dominant single-season runs in modern PGA Tour history.