Scottie Scheffler captures second FedEx Cup title with dominant finish

Scottie Scheffler produced another remarkably composed performance to win his second FedEx Cup title, overcoming a three-shot deficit to overnight leader Viktor Hovland at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.

The world number one began the final round behind Hovland but steadily worked his way into contention as his rivals struggled to maintain their momentum.

Scheffler's four-under-par 66 proved decisive, with the American's trademark consistency on the greens and ability to repeatedly find the putting surface giving him a crucial advantage.

His victory delivered a $10 million (£7.4m) payday and the 22nd PGA Tour title of his career.

The triumph also propelled Scheffler to the top of the PGA Tour's all-time career money list, with his earnings reaching $130.4m. He moved beyond Tiger Woods, who accumulated $120.9m during a career that saw him lead the financial standings for 25 years.

Scheffler, who also won the FedEx Cup in 2024, becomes only the third player to claim the title more than once. He joins Woods, who won in 2007 and 2009, and Rory McIlroy, who lifted the trophy in 2016, 2019 and 2022.

"To come from behind and be able to win the tournament is a really cool feeling," Scheffler said.

"There were a lot of talented guys in front of me on the leaderboard. I was fortunate to get off to a good start and put myself in the mix.

"It's a gift to be out here on tour. Each and every day I'm going to try to give it my best."

Scheffler's 66 was the only under-par score among the players in the final three groups, underlining the difference between the champion and his closest challengers.

Hovland struggled to reproduce his earlier form, with his driving becoming increasingly inconsistent while his putting deserted him at crucial moments. The Norwegian carded a two-over 72 to finish three shots behind Scheffler in second.

American Ryan Gerard, making his debut at the Tour Championship, also posted a 72. Having started the day just one stroke behind Hovland, he finished third on 12 under par.

McIlroy, meanwhile, could not rediscover the sensational form that had pushed him into contention during Saturday's round. His 69 featured an eagle, four birdies and five bogeys as the Northern Irishman finished on 11 under.

One of the day's standout moments came from Justin Rose, who produced a spectacular hole-in-one on the par-three ninth. The Englishman was unable to build on the achievement, however, and finished the tournament on seven under.

Fellow Englishman Alex Fitzpatrick provided one of the biggest moves up the leaderboard, matching Scheffler's 66 to finish on 11 under. The 27-year-old shared fourth place with McIlroy and five other players on his Tour Championship debut.

Fitzpatrick's result capped an impressive season in which he won his first DP World Tour title at the Indian Open before partnering his older brother Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, to victory in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs event.

Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood began the final round too far off the pace to mount a serious challenge. His three-under 67 lifted him to a tie for 11th on 10 under overall.

But the day ultimately belonged to Scheffler, whose calm and clinical display secured another major milestone in an already outstanding PGA Tour career.