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PGA Tour POY Race Heats Up!
27 Aug
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are leading contenders for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award.
- The award is determined by a vote of PGA Tour members.
- Victory at the Tour Championship could significantly influence the final decision.
The 2026 PGA Tour Player of the Year award is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, is seeking his fifth consecutive win, maintaining remarkable consistency with two victories and five runner-up finishes this season. Rory McIlroy is also a strong contender, having successfully defended his Masters title and showcasing impressive performances throughout the year, including a third-place finish at the BMW Championship.
Other notable contenders include Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, and Chris Gotterup, all multiple winners this season. Fitzpatrick has secured three victories, while Clark recently won the BMW Championship. Young claimed two wins, including The Players, and Gotterup also boasts three wins. The PGA Tour season culminates with the Tour Championship at East Lake, where strong performances could sway the final vote among PGA Tour members for the coveted Jack Nicklaus Award.
