Tommy Fleetwood launched a spectacular final-day assault on the Tour Championship title, but ultimately fell just short as American Scottie Scheffler clinched a historic victory and the largest payday in golf history at East Lake.
The Southport native, starting the day five shots adrift, electrified the Atlanta course with a blistering charge up the leaderboard. A flawless display of iron play and clutch putting saw Fleetwood card a superb five-under-par 65, applying intense pressure on the world number one.
Despite Fleetwood's heroics, Scheffler's relentless consistency proved insurmountable. The Masters champion held his nerve with a composed final-round 68, finishing at 11-under for the tournament and securing the colossal $25 million FedEx Cup bonus.
A Season of Near Misses for Fleetwood
The result marks another agonisingly close call for Fleetwood in a season filled with near misses. His phenomenal Sunday performance, however, sends a powerful message to European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald with the biennial contest against the United States fast approaching.
Fleetwood's runner-up finish, which earned him a staggering $5.25 million, caps off his most financially successful season on the PGA Tour. More importantly, it showcases the world-class form he will bring to Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome next month.
Scheffler's Monumental Payday
For Scheffler, the victory is the exclamation point on a season of unparalleled ball-striking dominance. His win at East Lake, coupled with four other victories this season, solidifies his position as the game's undisputed top player.
The $25 million prize pushes his season earnings to an almost incomprehensible $26.5 million in official prize money alone, not including the lucrative bonuses from his other wins. This financial haul sets a new benchmark for single-season earnings in professional golf.
The golfing world now turns its attention to the Ryder Cup, where Fleetwood will be a central figure in Europe's quest to reclaim the trophy.
