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  "title": "Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/scottie-scheffler-captures-another-fedex-cup-and-moves-past-tiger-4511297",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/scottie-scheffler-tour-championship-fedex-cup-tiger-1b2aa76983df4cfb5b56db10019fe6c2"
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  "account": "Scottie Scheffler clinched the FedEx Cup and stepped ahead of Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Atlanta. After a dramatic comeback, the 29-year-old American golfer won the Tour Championship by a three-shot margin, marking his second FedEx Cup title. Scheffler's trajectory included a 4-under 66 in the final round to close a nearly 5-shot deficit, a crucial 25-foot birdie on the fourth hole, and a 25-foot birdie on the 25th to solidify his win. This season, Scheffler secured three victories, including two within three weeks, tying him with Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick, and U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark for most titles in 2026. He previously won the Jack Nicklaus Award for PGA Tour player of the year in 2024, making him tied with Woods for the most consecutive awards. With a $40 million purse at the Tour Championship, Scheffler's career earnings now total $130,390,661, surpassing Woods, who had been atop the list for nearly 26 years. This victory was a form of redemption for Scheffler, who faced a playoff loss to Hovland at the Travelers Championship, one of five runner-up finishes this year.",
  "summary": "ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler ended any conversation about who had the best season on Sunday when made up a three-shot deficit with a 4-under 66 to win the Tour Championship, claim a second FedEx Cup…",
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        "title": "Scottie Scheffler Breaks Tiger’s PGA Tour Earnings Record, Wins Second FedEx Cup",
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        "title": "Scottie Scheffler's clubs: New driver earns second win and FedEx Cup title",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/world-number-one-scheffler-claims-second-fedex-cup-title",
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        "outlet": "Sportico",
        "title": "Scheffler Wins Tour Championship, Tops Tiger for Career Prize Money",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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