This one is for all the marbles.

The final 30 golfers—those who made it through the first two weeks of the FedEx Cup Playoffs—will tee it up this week at East Lake, about five miles east of downtown Atlanta.

Whoever wins is the TOUR Champion.

On its face, that sounds meaningful. But the PGA TOUR has long had a major problem with how its season ends—namely, that fans and players don’t assign the same importance to the FedEx Cup Playoffs that they do to the major championships, which the PGA TOUR does not own or operate.

If you’ve watched the Playoffs over the years, it’s easy to understand why new CEO Brian Rolapp announced the changes he did yesterday.

They even put out a handy little video to break it all down:

Breaking down how the @TOURChamp is changing in 2028, with @_SportsBall_. pic.twitter.com/VTPDfArdxa

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 25, 2026

That makes this the penultimate TOUR Championship at East Lake. After next year, things will look much different—and, hopefully, feel more meaningful to fans and players.

For now, it’s all eyes on East Lake and the final 30.

Key Stats for the TOUR Championship

Based on the 2025 tournament at East Lake.

• Back the elite: East Lake separated the best players more than a typical TOUR course, so this is not the week to reach too far down the board.
• Favor bombers: Distance was rewarded more than accuracy, giving longer hitters a clear advantage over shorter, fairway-first players.
• Prioritize putting and approach play: Those two categories accounted for 84.4% of the scoring variance, while driving contributed just 8.5%. Target strong iron players with a hot putter.

The Details

Previous Winners

How to Watch

Featured Groups

ESPN+ has featured-group coverage for the TOUR Championship.

All featured groups and tee times are available here.

Weekly Bets: TOUR Championship

Last week, we gave out our sixth winner of the season, with Keith Stewart picking Wyndham Clark.

Join Keith’s private golf community here.

Use code CADDYSHANKS2026 for 20% off.

Keith Stewart’s Picks

Wyndham Clark (+1600, DraftKings)

In two starts at East Lake, Wyndham Clark has finished third and eighth.

Multiple winners are a significant trend in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. In 19 editions, 12 players have won twice during the same playoff year. Five of them finished their FedEx Cup championship run by winning the final two events—a feat that has happened twice in the last five years.

Power and touch. Clark is your Player of the Year, and he’ll solidify that statement Sunday in Atlanta.

Gary Woodland (+4800, DraftKings)

It might be viewed as a sentimental pick, but Gary Woodland has the skill set required to win at East Lake.

Fresh off a fourth-place finish at the BMW Championship, Woodland learned a thing or two about his game while in contention. With smaller crowds and a better course fit, don’t be surprised if his dream season continues.

Gary gained on the field in all four major strokes-gained categories last week. That’s the type of well-rounded play that suits the TOUR Championship.

Caddyshanks Picks

Chris Gotterup (+2200, FanDuel)

Gotterup is having the best season of his career, with three wins so far. He also finished T4 last week at the BMW Championship, so unlike someone like Matt Fitzpatrick, we know his recent form is solid.

He finished T10 last year at East Lake. In a limited field, let’s trust Gotterup to get it done.

J.J. Spaun (+4000, DraftKings)

Spaun won the Valero back in April, and he’s added a few top-10 finishes since then. Admittedly, there aren’t any stats that jump off the page.

Last week, he played two great rounds to start but faltered over the weekend. He’s a grinder, and I think he finds a way to keep himself in the thick of things this weekend.

Scottie Scheffler (+350, DraftKings)

You know what’s funny?

If you had bet Wyndham Clark every single week he played this season, you’d be in the black—big time.

Not so much with Scottie. But the captain—that’s me—will go down with his ship.

The Truist Championship was wide open on Sunday.

Plenty of names were within striking distance. Alex Fitzpatrick had the overnight lead. Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Nicolai Højgaard, Tommy Fleetwood, and a handful of others were all close enough to make things interesting.

But it was Kristoffer Reitan, the 28-year-old from Norway, who stepped up, closed the deal, and walked away with the trophy and the signature-event check.

Not bad for a guy still getting settled on the PGA TOUR.

Reitan’s Breakthrough Came Fast

Reitan’s road here has not exactly been smooth.

He had a brief stop at Texas before choosing the professional route, then went through the grind of trying to establish himself in Europe. He has spoken openly about the ups and downs, but eventually found his footing again.

Last year, he finished inside the top 10 on the Race to Dubai, earned his PGA TOUR card, yet hadn’t finished in the Top 10 in a single event this year.

Then came Quail Hollow.

Reitan began Sunday one shot behind Alex Fitzpatrick, but stayed steady while the leaderboard around him got chaotic. He closed with a 2-under 69, finished at 15-under, and beat Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard by two shots.

That is a life-changing week – good for him.

Alex Fitzpatrick Was Right There

Alex Fitzpatrick started the day with a one-shot lead and had a real chance to win his first solo PGA TOUR event.

Instead, Sunday got away from him.

He shot 2-over on the day and finished solo fourth, which is still a great result, but it will probably sting considering where he stood entering the final round.

Still, Fitzpatrick has been playing well since getting his PGA TOUR card, and this feels more like a sign of things to come than a collapse to worry about.

Meanwhile, his brother Matt cooled off with a T52 finish after his own ridiculous run of three wins in three starts.

Rickie And Nicolai Made Their Sunday Push

Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard both finished T2, two shots behind Reitan.

For Fowler, it was another reminder that he still has plenty left when the putter cooperates and the ball-striking shows up.

For Højgaard, it was another strong week from a player who keeps looking more and more comfortable on big stages.

Neither one got the trophy, but both made Reitan earn it.

Cam Young Gave Us All A Putting Reminder

Cameron Young has been one of the hottest players on the planet lately.

And yet, on Sunday, he missed multiple putts inside four feet.

You know, just in case you think you should make every four-footer.

Young still finished T10, but the round was a good reminder that even the best players in the world can look human at times.

Other Notable Finishes

• Tommy Fleetwood: T5
• Ludvig Åberg: T8
• Cameron Young: T10
• Rory McIlroy: T19
• Matt Fitzpatrick: T52

What’s Next?

The PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Odds For The 2026 PGA Championship

Odds are subject to change and may vary by sportsbook.

We’ll see you Wednesday with our PGA Championship picks.