Scheffler, a top seed in the regular season, has successfully made it to the playoffs and now faces the challenge of rewriting history. Historically, only a select few golfers, such as Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, have won the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. Can Scheffler join their ranks and claim the coveted title? With his impressive performance this season, leading the chart with 5993 points, Scheffler certainly has the potential. However, the odds may not be in his favor.
Scheffler’s dominance this season is undeniable, with six wins and two runner-up finishes. He currently holds a substantial lead over his competitors, Xander Schaueffle and Rory McIlroy, who sit in 2nd and 3rd positions with 4057 and 2545 points respectively. Scheffler’s success has earned him a significant sum of $28.15 million so far, and if he were to win the Tour Championship, his earnings would skyrocket with a $25 million share from the $100 million FedExCup Playoffs pool.
Despite Scheffler’s impressive track record, there is a lingering question of whether he will succumb to the FedEx Cup curse. In the past two playoffs, Scheffler entered as the top seed but fell short of victory. Will 2024 be his year? While fans are starting to believe in Scheffler’s potential, his previous experiences cast doubt on his chances. In the 2022 Tour Championship, Scheffler delivered a remarkable performance but was outshined by Rory McIlroy, who secured the trophy with a score of 21 under par. Similarly, in the 2023 Tour Championship, Viktor Hovland’s exceptional score of 27 under par denied Scheffler the title.
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