FedEx Cup playoffs, explained: Updated standings, points format & more to know about golf's 2026 championship

The PGA Tour regular season has come and gone, which means its time to decide a season-long champion during the FedEx Cup playoffs.Determining a single champion in golf is complicated, as it is not a sport built on season-long competitions like team sports. Therefore, the PGA Tour has waffled at times while trying to find the right formulas to crown one champion at the end of the season.The tour has settled on the FedEx Cup playoffs in recent decades, with various paths to getting to the TOUR Championship. In some years, someone like Scottie Scheffler could dominate the season and get an advantage in the final tournament. However, by doing away with that idea, the PGA Tour has tried to create a more even playingfield in the FedEx Cup playoffs.Last year, Tommy Fleetwood capped off the seaso