Xander Schauffele Faces Daunting Hurdle in Fight Against Scottie Scheffler as PGA Tour Season Nears End

As the 2024 FedEx Cup Playoffs heat up, the race for the PGA Tour’s top spot is intensifying. With only the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship left, a staggering $100 million purse is up for grabs. All eyes are on Scottie Scheffler, the reigning #1, but Xander Schauffele is gearing up for a final push to claim the crown.

The numbers are clear: for Schauffele to overtake Scheffler, he must win the BMW Championship, and Scheffler must finish outside the top 5. Currently, Scheffler leads with 6,533 points, while Schauffele trails with 5,037 points. A BMW win would catapult Schauffele to 7,037 points—enough to surpass Scheffler, provided he falters.

Mathematically, the only person who can overtake Scottie for the #1 spot heading to East Lake is Xander and that would require both Xander to win the BMW and Scottie to finish outside the top 5.

— TrackingScheffler (@SchefflerLegion) August 20, 2024

Scheffler’s season has been nothing short of legendary, with six wins, including the Masters and an Olympic gold. Schauffele, however, has had his own incredible run, becoming a two-time major winner this year. As the playoffs reach their climax, the battle between these two giants promises to be nothing short of epic. Will Schauffele unseat Scheffler, or will the current champ hold his ground? The next few weeks will decide.