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The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition that culminates in a playoff consisting of three events to determine the FedEx Cup champion. The top 70 golfers in the standings move on to the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with the field shrinking to 50 after the first playoff event, and to 30 after the second. The remaining 30 players compete for the FedEx Cup at the third and final playoff event. The FedEx Cup Playoffs events feature a progressive cut, with fields of 70 for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, 50 for the BMW Championship, and 30 for the Tour Championship. The winner of the FedEx Cup receives a five-year Tour exemption and a large cash prize.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2007 |
| Number of events | 3 |
| Number of players eligible | 70 |
| Events | FedEx St. Jude Championship, BMW Championship, TOUR Championship |
| Number of players in each event | 70, 50, 30 |
| Format | Progressive cut |
| TOUR Championship format | 72-hole stroke-play event, all players start at even par |
| Bonus pool | $100 million |
| FedExCup champion earnings | $25 million |
| Number of official FedExCup events in 2025 | 36 |
| Events awarding 700+ FedExCup points | THE PLAYERS Championship, majors (5), FedExCup Playoffs events (2), Signature Events (8) |
| Number of golfers qualifying for 2024 Tour Championship | 30 |
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What You'll Learn
The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition
Throughout the season, TOUR members earn FedEx Cup points based on their finish at each tournament, with an emphasis placed on wins and high finishes. There are a total of 15 events that award 700 or more FedEx Cup points to the winner. These include THE PLAYERS Championship and majors (five), FedEx Cup Playoffs events (two), and Signature Events (eight).
The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings are eligible for the Playoffs, which feature a progressive cut with fields of 70 (FedEx St. Jude Championship), 50 (BMW Championship), and 30 (TOUR Championship). The TOUR Championship is played as a 72-hole stroke-play event, with all players starting the tournament at even par.
The best performer over the four rounds at the TOUR Championship wins the FedEx Cup. The FedEx Cup champion earns $25 million, and the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings are fully exempt for the following season.
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The top 70 golfers qualify for the playoffs
The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition that culminates in the FedExCup Playoffs. The Playoffs are a series of three events that determine the FedExCup champion. The top 70 players in the FedExCup standings qualify for the Playoffs, with the number of points awarded for winning each playoff event being 2000—four times the amount awarded for a typical regular-season tournament.
Players earn points in each event they play, with an emphasis on wins and high finishes. For all regular-season PGA Tour events, 500 FedEx Cup points are awarded to the winner, with points also being earned by every player making the cut. In "'signature events', 700 FedEx Cup points go to the winner, while 750 points are given to the champion of the four majors and the Players Championship.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs feature progressive cuts, with fields of 70 (FedEx St. Jude Championship), 50 (BMW Championship), and 30 (TOUR Championship). The TOUR Championship is played as a 72-hole stroke-play event, with all players starting the tournament at even par. The best performer over the course of four rounds at the TOUR Championship wins the FedExCup.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs offer a total bonus pool of $100 million, with the FedExCup champion earning $25 million. The top 50 players in the FedExCup standings are fully exempt for the following season, including the Players Championship and all eight Signature Events.
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The field shrinks to 50 after the first playoff event
The FedExCup is a season-long points competition that culminates in the FedExCup Playoffs, a series of three events to determine the FedExCup champion. The top 70 players in the FedExCup standings are eligible for the Playoffs, with the first event—the FedEx St. Jude Championship—featuring a field of 70 players.
Following the conclusion of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the field size for the Playoffs decreases to 50 players for the BMW Championship. This means that only the top 50 players in the standings after the first Playoff event will advance to the second event.
In the 2024 FedEx Cup Playoffs, three players outside the top 50 managed to play their way into the BMW Championship. Hovland improved his ranking from 57th to 16th, Eric Cole moved up from 54th to 46th, and Nick Dunlap jumped from 67th to 48th. Unfortunately, three players who started within the top 50 rankings failed to maintain their positions. Tom Kim dropped from 43rd to 51st, Mackenzie Hughes fell from 48th to 52nd, and Jake Knapp's ranking declined from 50th to 59th.
The BMW Championship is played without a second-round cut, and the golfers who finish in the top positions can significantly improve their rankings. In 2024, Keegan Bradley won the tournament by one stroke and advanced from 50th to 4th place in the standings. Adam Scott, Tommy Fleetwood, and Chris Kirk also played their way into the Tour Championship, with Scott climbing from 41st to 14th place.
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The remaining 30 golfers compete for the FedEx Cup
The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition, with golfers earning FedEx Cup points based on their finish at each tournament. The FedEx Cup Playoffs are a series of three events that determine the FedEx Cup champion. The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings are eligible for the Playoffs, with 30 golfers eventually qualifying for the final event, the TOUR Championship.
The three events feature progressive cuts, with fields of 70 (FedEx St. Jude Championship), 50 (BMW Championship), and 30 (TOUR Championship). The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the opening event of the Playoffs. The TOUR Championship is played as a 72-hole stroke-play event, with all players starting the tournament at even par.
The remaining 30 golfers at the TOUR Championship compete to become the FedEx Cup champion. The best performer over the course of four rounds at the TOUR Championship wins the FedEx Cup. The FedEx Cup champion earns $25 million out of a total bonus pool of $100 million. The FedEx Cup champion distinguishes the player who performs well during the Regular Season and excels through the Playoffs.
In 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the FedEx Cup champion. He was the world number one and FedEx Cup points leader before the Playoffs. He held the number one seed into the TOUR Championship and won his first FedEx Cup title.
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The winner takes home a large cash prize
The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition, offering a total bonus pool of $100 million, with the FedEx Cup champion taking home a massive $25 million. The competition features 36 official events, including THE PLAYERS Championship, major championships, Signature Events, Full-Field Events, and Additional Events.
Players earn FedEx Cup points based on their finish at each tournament, with wins and high finishes emphasised. There are 15 events that award 700 or more points to the winner, including THE PLAYERS Championship and majors (5), FedEx Cup Playoffs events (2), and Signature Events (8).
The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings are eligible for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, which consists of three events: the FedEx St. Jude Championship (70 players), the BMW Championship (50 players), and the TOUR Championship (30 players). The TOUR Championship is played as a 72-hole stroke-play event, with all participants starting at even par.
The player who performs the best over the four rounds at the TOUR Championship wins the FedEx Cup and the substantial cash prize. The FedEx Cup champion also earns exemptions for the following season, including entry into prestigious events such as THE PLAYERS Championship and Signature Events.
In 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the FedEx Cup champion, joining an illustrious list of past winners that includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Dustin Johnson.
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Frequently asked questions
The top 70 golfers qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
The top 50 golfers after the FedEx St. Jude Championship move on to the BMW Championship.
The top 30 golfers after the BMW Championship advance to the Tour Championship.
