The biggest movers on the FedEx Cup standings after 3M Open

Every morning, we dive deep into the latest happenings on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and other major professional golf tournaments. Today, we have plenty to discuss as we approach a pivotal moment in the golf season.

With only one regular season event remaining on the PGA Tour calendar—the Wyndham Championship—the stakes are high for players to earn FedEx Cup points. This tournament, however, is not on the docket this week. Instead, all eyes are on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where the golf competition is set to take place from Thursday at Le Golf National, the venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup.

 

Representing the United States at the Olympics will be a strong quartet: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Wyndham Clark. These top players will vie for Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with a week off from the PGA Tour allowing the rest of the field to watch and await their next chance at the Wyndham Championship.

 

Before delving into the implications of the upcoming Wyndham Championship and the FedEx Cup Playoffs, let’s take a look back at some key changes following the 3M Open.

 

### FedEx Cup Playoff Format Changes

 

First, a quick reminder about the changes to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Since 2019, the PGA Tour has altered the playoff structure. The field for the playoffs no longer consists of the Top 125 players; instead, it has been reduced to the Top 70.

 

The playoffs will kick off at TPC Southwind with the FedEx St. Jude Championship from August 15-18. The Top 70 will battle it out, and after this event, the field will be cut down to the Top 50 players. These 50 will then advance to the BMW Championship, held at Castle Pines Golf Course in Colorado from August 22-25. The final stage of the playoffs is the Tour Championship, taking place at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 28-September 1. Here, only the Top 30 players will compete.

 

Since 2019, the Tour Championship has employed a stroke-based system. The FedEx Cup points leader begins the final tournament at 10-under par, with subsequent players starting at progressively higher scores based on their standings.

 

### 2024 FedEx Cup Standings

 

Following the 3M Open, the FedEx Cup standings have shown some movement, particularly among the players near the bottom of the Top 30.

 

Here’s a look at the current standings for the Top 30 players:

 

1. **Scottie Scheffler**: 5,993 points

2. **Xander Schauffele**: 4,057 points

3. **Rory McIlroy**: 2,545 points

4. **Collin Morikawa**: 2,456 points

5. **Wyndham Clark**: 2,154 points

6. **Ludvig Åberg**: 2,092 points

7. **Sahith Theegala**: 1,945 points

8. **Hideki Matsuyama**: 1,899 points

9. **Sungjae Im**: 1,883 points

10. **Shane Lowry**: 1,867 points

11. **Patrick Cantlay**: 1,780 points

12. **Byeong Hun An**: 1,755 points

13. **Russell Henley**: 1,671 points

14. **Tony Finau**: 1,635 points (up 1 spot)

15. **Akshay Bhatia**: 1,610 points (down 1 spot)

16. **Matthieu Pavon**: 1,569 points

17. **Robert MacIntyre**: 1,535 points

18. **Sepp Straka**: 1,498 points

19. **Justin Thomas**: 1,445 points

20. **Tom Hoge**: 1,411 points

21. **Brian Harman**: 1,409 points

22. **Christiaan Bezuidenhout**: 1,370 points

23. **Jason Day**: 1,345 points

24. **Davis Thompson**: 1,333 points

25. **Taylor Pendrith**: 1,324 points (up 4 spots)

26. **Chris Kirk**: 1,318 points (down 1 spot)

27. **Billy Horschel**: 1,312 points (down 1 spot)

28. **Sam Burns**: 1,265 points (up 2 spots)

29. **Corey Conners**: 1,249 points (down 2 spots)

30. **Tommy Fleetwood**: 1,223 points (down 2 spots)

 

Taylor Pendrith made the most significant leap within the Top 30, jumping up four spots following a solo fifth-place finish at the 3M Open. Sam Burns, with a T12 finish last week, also moved up two spots in the standings.

 

### Movers Outside the Top 30

 

Beyond the Top 30, several players made notable gains in the FedEx Cup standings after the 3M Open:

 

– **41. Cam Davis**: 1,051 points (up 4 spots)

– **59. Taylor Moore**: 797 points (up 3 spots)

– **64. Max Greyserman**: 741 points (up 24 spots)

– **67. Jhonattan Vegas**: 680 points (up 82 spots)

– **113. Matt Kuchar**: 330 points (up 42 spots)

 

Jhonattan Vegas’ victory at the 3M Open was a major boost, propelling him into the Top 70. Max Greyserman also saw a substantial rise, moving up 24 spots to 64th place with his runner-up finish. Matt Kuchar, known for his consistent performances, made a significant jump of 42 spots and will need to continue his strong play to maintain his playoff streak.

 

As we look forward to the Wyndham Championship and the FedEx Cup Playoffs, these rankings and performances will set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the season progresses.