{
  "id": 4515506,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T22:38:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cx2zj8xngvdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, secured his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday at the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. At the outset, Scheffler trailed Viktor Hovland by three strokes. However, Scheffler displayed a metronomic performance as the final day approached, ultimately winning the championship. The prize money for winning the event is $10 million (£7.4 million).\n\nScheffler's performance was characterized by a consistent round of 66, the only one to break par among the final three pairings. Hovland, whose driving fell short and putter went cold as needed, posted a two-over 72 round and finished three strokes behind Scheffler. American debutant Ryan Gerard and English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick both ended the day at 12 under par after shooting a 72, placing them third and fourth overall respectively.\n\nNorthern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy failed to regain the momentum he had on Saturday, with a round of 69 containing four birdies, an eagle, and five bogeys. Despite this, Scottish golfer Martin McIlroy, McIlroy's elder brother, managed a tie for fourth place with six-time major winner Rory McIlroy, at 11 under par. This achievement occurred on the debut of the younger McIlroy, marking the end of a remarkable season that included winning his first DP World Tour event at the Indian Open and securing victory in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs event with his brother Matt.",
  "summary": "At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-30T21:48:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-30T21:53:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler Breaks Tiger’s PGA Tour Earnings Record, Wins Second FedEx Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/scottie-scheffler-breaks-tigers-pga-tour-earnings-record-wins-second",
        "published": "2026-08-30T22:00:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler wins second FedEx Cup title: Golf roundup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/scottie-scheffler-wins-second-fedex-cup-title-golf-roundup",
        "published": "2026-08-30T22:37:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Golf.com",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler's clubs: New driver earns second win and FedEx Cup title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/scottie-schefflers-clubs-new-driver-earns-second-win-and-fedex-cup",
        "published": "2026-08-30T22:37:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sportico",
        "title": "Scheffler Wins Tour Championship, Tops Tiger for Career Prize Money",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/scheffler-wins-tour-championship-tops-tiger-for-career-prize-money",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:14:05.000Z"
      }
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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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