FedExCup Leaders: Chris Kirk challenges for America’s best

As the PGA Tour season progresses, several tournaments have already been completed, with the most recent event culminating in an exhilarating victory. Currently topping the FedExCup rankings, Matthieu Pavon from France maintains his lead with 975 points from five events, including three top-ten finishes and one notable victory. On the American front, Scottie Scheffler leads as the highest-ranking USA player at second position in the FedExCup, amassing 848 points with four top-ten finishes in his five PGA Tour appearances this season. Overall, the American presence is robust, with 56 players from the USA within the top 100 FedExCup rankings, signifying their dominance in the golf landscape.

Staying on the American players, besides Scottie Scheffler at second, Chris Kirk stands out as the next best American player in the FedExCup rankings. Kirk has climbed to third position with 840 points, improving from his previous fourth place. He achieved this through consistent performances over six events, including finding victory once and securing a place in the top ten once.

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama holds the fourth spot with 825 points from six PGA Tour events, which includes a victory and a top-ten finish. Following closely is a cohort of American players starting with Jake Knapp, who has rocketed to fifth place with 776 points fueled by three top-ten finishes and a win across six events. Wyndham Clark, in sixth, and Xander Schauffele, occupying the eighth rank, are part of this esteemed group looking to challenge for the top spot as the season unfolds.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.