The 2026 Tour Championship brings the PGA Tour season to a conclusion with the top 30 in the FedExCup standings heading to East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 27-30.
East Lake will play as a 7,440-yard par 70, with all 30 qualifiers starting level at even par under the new 72-hole stroke-play format.
Starting Strokes are no longer used, meaning the player with the lowest four-round total will win both the Tour Championship and the FedExCup.
Scottie Scheffler is the clear betting favourite, followed by Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark and Sam Burns.
With no cut and no starting advantage, every player has four rounds to make their case for the season-long prize as 2026 PGA Tour champion.
Current 2026 Tour Championship Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 4.33 (13/3) |
| Rory McIlroy | 8.50 (17/2) |
| Xander Schauffele | 11.00 (11/1) |
| Patrick Cantlay | 15.00 (15/1) |
| Collin Morikawa | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Ludvig Åberg | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Wyndham Clark | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Sam Burns | 19.00 (19/1) |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 19.00 (19/1) |
| Cameron Young | 21.00 (21/1) |
| Chris Gotterup | 21.00 (21/1) |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 23.00 (23/1) |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 26.00 (26/1) |
| Russell Henley | 26.00 (26/1) |
| Si Woo Kim | 26.00 (26/1) |
| Viktor Hovland | 26.00 (26/1) |
| Adam Scott | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Gary Woodland | 46.00 (46/1) |
| J.J. Spaun | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Justin Rose | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Robert MacIntyre | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Ryan Gerard | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Tom Kim | 46.00 (46/1) |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 51.00 (51/1) |
| Alex Smalley | 61.00 (61/1) |
| Min Woo Lee | 61.00 (61/1) |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 71.00 (71/1) |
| Akshay Bhatia | 81.00 (81/1) |
| Alex Fitzpatrick | 81.00 (81/1) |
| Ryan Fox | 111.00 (111/1) |
Leading Contenders for the 2026 Tour Championship
Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat and enters East Lake as the FedExCup No.1, although the removal of Starting Strokes means that standing gives him no on-course advantage when play begins on Thursday.
Scheffler’s elite tee-to-green game remains perfectly suited to East Lake’s long par-70 examination as he looks to add to his FedEx Cup win in the FedEx St Jude Championship two weeks ago.
If he produces even an average putting week, he has a compelling chance of ending another dominant season with both the Tour Championship and FedExCup crown.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy has been consistently priced as the closest challenger to Scheffler and enjoyed an upturn in fortunes when third in last week’s BMW Championship.
His length from the tee and ability to separate himself with the driver make him especially dangerous on a 7,440-yard course.
McIlroy will need crisp iron play to take advantage of that power, but he has the experience and scoring ceiling to win a low-starting, four-round shootout.
The absence of staggered scores should particularly help players of his attacking profile.
Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele brings one of the most dependable big-event records in the field and is firmly among the front-line challengers.
Schauffele’s complete game and calm decision-making make him an excellent fit for the pressure of a 30-man finale.
If he starts well, he has the consistency to turn the week into a genuine head-to-head challenge with the market leaders.
Patrick Cantlay
Patrick Cantlay produced his best effort for some time when second last week and arrives as one of the most experienced FedExCup Playoffs competitors in the field.
He has the measured all-round game and course-management discipline required at East Lake, where avoiding unforced errors can be just as valuable as making birdies.
At his price, Cantlay offers a credible alternative to the more prominent favourites.
If the tournament becomes difficult or windy, his patient approach and ability to manage his way around a par 70 could prove highly effective.
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa remains one of the elite iron players in the 30-man field and is excellent each-way value.
East Lake rewards quality approaches and exact distance control, which gives Morikawa a strong technical profile for the week.
The question, as often, will be whether he can turn ball-striking into enough converted birdie chances. If the putter co-operates, he has every tool to produce the lowest 72-hole total in Atlanta.
Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg’s combination of driving distance and high-level control gives him a powerful case on a long, championship-standard course.
If he gets comfortable with East Lake’s greens early, he has the firepower to make a serious charge at the title.
Wyndham Clark
Wyndham Clark has emerged into the picture after winning the BMW Championship last week to secure the No.3 seed in the final FedExCup standings.
His powerful driving and renewed confidence give him a strong platform heading into the finale, particularly with the win last week still fresh.
Clark’s route to victory will depend on continuing that sharp approach play and avoiding a post-win letdown.
If he maintains the same rhythm, he arrives as one of the most dangerous challengers outside Scheffler and McIlroy.
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