FedEx Cup Playoffs Field Guide- Who Made the Top 70

Dive into our full FedEx Cup Playoffs Field Guide: Who Made the Top 70 and learn, who is still alive in the race for the 2026 FedEx Cup. The PGA Tour regular season is over after the Wyndham Championship, so the 70-player postseason field is set. Scottie Scheffler heads the standings, Michael Brennan made the biggest final-week jump, and rookie Jackson Koivun grabbed the last qualifying place.

Daniel Berger qualified at No. 60 but will not play in Memphis, leaving a 69-player field for the opening event. If you are following the playoffs for the golf, the title race or the betting markets, this guide gives you the essential field, format, schedule, and players to watch in one place. The rankings below reflect the final regular-season order after the Wyndham Championship.

Who made the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs?

The top 70 players in the final FedExCup standings qualified for the postseason. That does not mean all 70 will tee it up in Memphis: Daniel Berger, ranked 60th, opted out of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He therefore cannot advance to the BMW Championship, while the remaining 69 players will compete at TPC Southwind.

The biggest story at the cutoff was Jackson Koivun. The 21-year-old newcomer secured No. 70 after finishing tied for 29th at the Wyndham Championship. Michael Brennan produced an even bigger swing in the standings: his Wyndham win lifted him from 105th to 47th, putting him safely into the playoffs.

2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs field: the top 70

Note: Daniel Berger is officially in the top-70 qualifying group at No. 60, but he has withdrawn from the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The opening playoff field is therefore 69 players.

The 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs schedule

The postseason field narrows from 69 starters at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to 50 for the BMW Championship and then to 30 for the Tour Championship. All three playoff events are 72-hole stroke-play tournaments.

How does the FedEx Cup Playoffs format work?

The FedExCup is a season-long points race that determines the playoff field and, through the first two playoff events, which players advance to the Tour Championship. Once the playoffs begin, finishing position matters because players can add more points and move up or down the standings.

In 2026, the St. Jude Championship and BMW Championship each award 750 FedExCup points to the winner. The top 50 after Memphis move on to Bellerive, while only the top 30 after the BMW Championship qualify for the Tour Championship.

The Tour Championship also continues the newer format introduced for the finale: all 30 players start at even par, with no staggered starting scores. That means the player who performs best over 72 holes at East Lake wins the tournament and the FedEx Cup.

Who are the biggest names in the FedEx Cup field?

You do not have to look far for star power. Scheffler enters the postseason at No. 1 after another highly consistent regular season, while Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and Chris Gotterup also arrive among the leading scorers.

Rory McIlroy sits 12th, with Xander Schauffele 11th and Ludvig Aberg 10th. Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns and Si Woo Kim round out a strong group immediately behind the leaders. Viktor Hovland, Justin Rose, Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, and Jordan Spieth add further major-championship pedigree to the field.

That depth matters if you are assessing the playoffs from a betting perspective. The highest-ranked or most recognizable player is not automatically the best outright option, and a limited field can create a very different odds board from a standard PGA Tour event.

Scottie Scheffler leads the way

Scheffler starts the postseason as the No. 1 player in the FedExCup standings. His regular season was built around consistency as much as winning, which gives you a useful starting point when assessing his outright chances: look beyond the headline ranking and consider recent form, course fit, and the quality of the field.

Michael Brennan made the biggest final-week move

Brennan entered the Wyndham Championship ranked 105th and needed a huge result to keep his season alive. He won the tournament by three shots and jumped to No. 47, making him one of the most interesting late-season stories in the field.

For betting analysis, Brennan is also a reminder that current form can change quickly. A player who arrives off a breakthrough win can attract market attention, but you should still assess whether that performance translates to the next course and a much stronger field.

Jackson Koivun grabbed the final spot

Koivun claimed the final qualifying position at No. 70. His place came at the expense of several established names who missed the postseason, making the cutoff one of the most dramatic parts of the regular season.

The rookie is particularly relevant to the 'bubble' story because his qualification shows how little margin there can be around the final playoff places. A few strokes in the final event can completely change a player's postseason.

Notable players who missed the top 70

The 2026 cutoff also ended playoff runs for some familiar names. Keegan Bradley, Jason Day, and Tony Finau all missed the field, while Brooks Koepka also failed to qualify. Steven Fisk dropped to No. 71 after Brennan's Wyndham win reshaped the standings.

For you as a reader, these omissions are worth watching because they add context to just how competitive the 70th-place line was. The playoff field is not simply a list of the 70 biggest names in golf; it is a snapshot of who accumulated enough FedExCup points across the season.

What should you look for when betting on the FedEx Cup Playoffs?

If you are using the field as the starting point for golf betting research, the most useful approach is to separate the season-long standings from the individual tournament. A player's FedExCup rank tells you how he performed over the wider season, but it does not automatically tell you who is best suited to TPC Southwind, Bellerive or East Lake.

Start with course fit. Check how players perform on similar layouts, particularly in areas such as approach play, driving accuracy, strokes gained and putting. Then consider current form, strength of field, weather and whether the player has performed well under pressure.

You should also remember that the playoff structure creates different incentives. Players near the top may be protecting a strong position, while players around the top-50 line have more reason to chase a high finish in Memphis. That can make the middle of the field particularly interesting when you compare outright and placement markets.

Golf betting markets to watch at Sportsbet.io

Sportsbet.io's golf offering gives you several ways to follow the playoff events, subject to market and event availability. Outright markets are useful if you want to pick a tournament winner before the first tee shot, while tournament and in-play markets can give you different ways to approach the action as the event develops.

For tournament futures, visit the Sportsbet.io golf outrights page to see available outright markets and odds.

You can also check the Sportsbet.io men's golf tournaments page for available golf events and markets.

If you prefer to react during the round, the Sportsbet.io men's golf in-play page is the place to check available live markets.

Outright betting

An outright bet asks you to predict the tournament winner. In a playoff event, you can compare the leading contenders with players further down the field and decide whether the odds accurately reflect their chances. Remember that an outright bet can remain open for several days, so set your budget before placing it.

In-play golf betting

In-play betting lets you reassess a tournament once the players are on the course. A player's position on the leaderboard is only one part of the picture: you can also consider remaining holes, scoring conditions, tee times, course difficulty and how the player is striking the ball.

Live markets can move quickly. If you use them, decide in advance how much you are prepared to spend and avoid increasing your stake simply because a previous bet has been lost.

Head-to-head and player markets

Depending on the event and markets available, golf betting can also include player-v-player or performance-based markets. These can be useful if you prefer to compare two golfers rather than predict the entire tournament winner. When evaluating them, compare course suitability, recent form, and the player's underlying statistics rather than relying only on reputation.

Why the FedExCup standings matter for your betting research

The standings are useful context, not a prediction. A top-10 player can be priced short because of reputation, while a lower-ranked golfer may have a stronger statistical profile for a particular course. You should therefore treat the rankings as one data point alongside recent results, strokes-gained numbers, course history, and the available odds.

The playoff field is also unusually concentrated. With only 69 starters at the opening event, you are looking at a much stronger field than you would typically see on the PGA Tour. That can make the outright market more competitive and means you should compare players carefully before deciding where your interest lies.

Responsible gambling

Golf betting should remain entertainment, not a way to make money or recover losses. Before you place a bet, decide how much you can comfortably afford to spend and stick to that amount. Avoid chasing losses, increasing stakes to make back money, or betting funds you need for everyday expenses.

It can also help to set limits on your betting time and spend, take regular breaks, and keep a record of your activity. If betting stops feeling enjoyable or starts affecting your finances, relationships or day-to-day life, stop and seek appropriate support. You should only bet where gambling is legal and available to you and always check the rules and restrictions that apply in your jurisdiction.

FedEx Cup Playoffs FAQs

Who qualified for the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs?

The top 70 players in the final 2026 FedExCup standings qualified for the postseason. Jackson Koivun took the final spot at No. 70.

Who is No. 1 in the 2026 FedEx Cup standings?

Scottie Scheffler finished the regular season No. 1 in the FedExCup standings and enters the playoffs as the leading points scorer.

Is the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship a 70-player field?

The qualifying field contains 70 players, but Daniel Berger, ranked No. 60, opted out. That leaves 69 players in the actual starting field for the St. Jude Championship.

How many players advance to the BMW Championship?

The top 50 players after the FedEx St. Jude Championship advance to the BMW Championship.

How many players make the Tour Championship?

The top 30 players after the BMW Championship advance to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

Where is the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship played?

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is played at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, from August 13 to 16, 2026.

Who made the biggest jump into the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs?

Michael Brennan made the biggest final-week move, winning the Wyndham Championship and jumping from No. 105 to No. 47 in the standings.

Who missed the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs?

Notable players outside the top 70 include Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, Jason Day, and Tony Finau. Steven Fisk finished No. 71.

Can you bet on the FedEx Cup Playoffs at Sportsbet.io?

Sportsbet.io offers golf betting markets, including outright and in-play markets, where available. Market availability can change by event and location, so check the relevant golf betting page before placing a wager.

Does the Tour Championship still use starting strokes?

No. The 2026 Tour Championship uses a 72-hole stroke-play format in which all 30 players start at even par rather than receiving staggered starting scores.

Follow the FedEx Cup Playoffs with Sportsbet.io

The FedExCup Playoffs give you three weeks of high-level golf, a rapidly shrinking field and plenty of storylines to follow. Use the top-70 list as your starting point, then assess form, course fit, player statistics, and the specific markets available for each event.

Check the latest available golf markets on Sportsbet.io and compare the available tournament, outright and in-play options before you decide whether to place a bet.