The 2026 Tour Championship field is set. The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club have earned their spots at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for the season-ending event.
A $40 million purse makes this the richest PGA Tour event of the year, with the winner taking home $10 million and the FedEx Cup title. Scottie Scheffler enters as the world No. 1 and defending BMW champion, but the field is packed with proven winners and rising stars.
Here is the complete 2026 Tour Championship field, along with the key storylines heading into East Lake.
Complete 2026 Tour Championship Field (FedEx Cup Top 30)
| Rank | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler |
| 2 | Matt Fitzpatrick |
| 3 | Wyndham Clark |
| 4 | Cameron Young |
| 5 | Si Woo Kim |
| 6 | Chris Gotterup |
| 7 | Collin Morikawa |
| 8 | Sam Burns |
| 9 | Tommy Fleetwood |
| 10 | Ludvig Åberg |
| 11 | Rory McIlroy |
| 12 | Xander Schauffele |
| 13 | Jacob Bridgeman |
| 14 | Russell Henley |
| 15 | Akshay Bhatia |
| 16 | Hideki Matsuyama |
| 17 | Ryan Gerard |
| 18 | Gary Woodland |
| 19 | Patrick Cantlay |
| 20 | Kristoffer Reitan |
| 21 | Min Woo Lee |
| 22 | J.J. Spaun |
| 23 | Alex Smalley |
| 24 | Alex Fitzpatrick |
| 25 | Robert MacIntyre |
| 26 | Viktor Hovland |
| 27 | Justin Rose |
| 28 | Adam Scott |
| 29 | Tom Kim |
| 30 | Ryan Fox |
Key Moves Into the Field
Patrick Cantlay delivered one of the biggest surges of the week. He birdied his final three holes to shoot 2-under 68 on Sunday at the BMW Championship, jumping from No. 43 to No. 19. It marks his sixth straight appearance at East Lake and eighth in the last nine years.
Robert MacIntyre also climbed significantly. After withdrawing from the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a knee issue, he closed with a 65 at Bellerive and finished tied for seventh. That moved him from No. 36 to No. 25 and secured his spot in the finale.
Notable Players Who Missed Out
Sungjae Im saw a long streak end. He entered the final round at No. 30 but shot 1-over 71 and dropped to No. 37, snapping a seven-year run of qualifying for East Lake.
Others who made strong pushes but fell short included Kurt Kitayama and J.T. Poston. Rickie Fowler’s three-putt on the 18th hole contributed to a 70 and a tie for 37th, leaving him outside the top 30.
What’s at Stake for the 30 Players
Making the Tour Championship carries significant rewards beyond the $40 million purse:
- Large FedEx Cup bonus payouts for all 30 players
- Multi-year PGA Tour exemptions
- Invitations to the Masters and likely exemptions into the U.S. Open and Open Championship
- Strong positioning for the following season’s priority list
The winner claims the FedEx Cup trophy and the $10 million first-place check, the largest single payout of the PGA Tour season.
Storylines to Watch at East Lake
Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear favorite after a dominant season that included another win at the BMW Championship. Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Viktor Hovland provide proven championship pedigree.
Several players are making their first or second trips to East Lake and will look to make an early statement. The starting strokes format means the top-ranked players begin with an advantage, but history has shown that big moves are possible over four rounds.
The 2026 Tour Championship field represents the strongest group of the season. These 30 players have earned their place through a full year of FedEx Cup points, and only one will leave Atlanta as the FedEx Cup champion.
FAQ
How many players are in the 2026 Tour Championship field?
The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the BMW Championship qualify.
Who is the top seed in the 2026 Tour Championship?
Scottie Scheffler enters as the No. 1 seed.
What is the purse for the 2026 Tour Championship?
The total purse is $40 million, with the winner earning $10 million.
Where is the 2026 Tour Championship being played?
East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
