who cares about the fedex cup in golf?

Ryan Ballengee at Sports Central has a column with an interesting premise: that the PGA Tour doesn’t really care about the Fedex Cup. The cynic in me has seen this trend and it has led me to an even scarier question — does the PGA Tour even care about the FedEx Cup? Think about it for a moment.

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What are the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs?

The PGA Tour regular season concludes with the 2021 Wyndham Championship, and that means the field is determined for the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs, a three-event series which culminates in crowning the Tour Championship winner and the winner of the season-long FedEx Cup race.

What is the FedEx Cup and how does it work?

The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. Its introduction marked the first time that men's professional golf had a playoff system. Announced in November 2005, it was first awarded in 2007.

When was the FedEx Cup first awarded in golf?

Announced in November 2005, it was first awarded in 2007. Patrick Cantlay is the 2021 champion. This competition is sponsored by FedEx . The PGA Tour adjusted the rules around the FedEx Cup in each of the two years after its introduction in 2007.

How do you qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs?

The PGA Tour players who qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs are the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup points standings at the end of the regular season. As part of the 2021 FedEx Cup playoffs format, no one else qualifies, even if a player has to withdraw due to injury or other issues.

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What is the point of the FedEx Cup?

The FedEx Cup is the trophy given to the player who accrues the most points in a progressive set of post-season playoffs. But the race for the Cup actually begins in January.

How much does the winner of the 2021 FedEx Cup get?

$18millionThe PGA Tour increased the bonus pool for the FedEx Cup for the 2021-2022 season to $75million. That means that the winner will receive a whopping $18million, up by $3million after Patrick Cantlay secured golf's richest prize at East Lake last season.

Is the FedEx Cup a major?

After a hectic 2020-21 "superseason" that involved 47 tour stops, five players winning for the first time in more than seven years, six players winning multiple times and one player becoming the game's oldest major champion, we've arrived at the finish—the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

How much does a golfer get for winning the FedEx Cup?

Top 30 FedExCup bonus money distributionPlaceCashTotal1$17,000,000$18,000,00025,500,0006,500,00034,000,0005,000,00043,000,0004,000,00026 more rows•Oct 5, 2021

How much do caddies make?

Caddies can range from $1,500-$3,000 a week. However, some caddies opt for a higher weekly paycheck in exchange for a lower percentage of winnings. "No caddie and player has the same deal," Collins said. "Everyone negotiates themselves."

Does the winner of the FedEx Cup get all the money at once?

Playoff rewards As of 2019, the player with the most points after the Tour Championship wins the FedEx Cup itself and $15 million of a $70 million bonus fund. The runner-up gets $5 million, 3rd place $4 million, 4th place $3 million, 5th place $2.5 million, and so on down to $70,000 for 126th through 150th place.

How is FedEx Cup money paid out?

The winner gets $17 million of that in cash up front, with $1 million deferred into their retirement account, which is a pension managed by the PGA Tour (very well, we might add). The top 30 players earn some cash from the prize pool, while other players receive money deferred into their retirement pension.

Does the Masters count towards FedEx Cup?

Masters, PLAYERS, US Open, Open Champ. & PGA Champ. Note: Positions 71-85 are shown to represent possible ties for 70th position.

How Much Is Tiger Woods worth?

$1 billionForbes is now estimating that Woods' net worth is at least $1 billion, which would make him one of only three athlete billionaires in the world.

How rich is Dustin Johnson?

Dustin Johnson Net WorthNet Worth:$100 MillionDate of Birth:Jun 22, 1984 (38 years old)Gender:MaleHeight:6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)Profession:Golfer1 more row

Is FedEx Cup money an annuity?

It is not an annuity. Sometime after the Tour Championship, the winner of the FedEx Cup will have $10 million placed in his tour-based retirement account. That's tax free. And the money can be invested in as many as 15 different options.

What is Dustin Johnson's career earnings?

Dustin Johnson's $200 Million in Career Earnings Poised for LIV Boost.

What are the payouts for the Tour Championship?

Players 2022: Here's the record prize money payout for each golfer at TPC SawgrassMasters: $11.5 million/$2.070 million.PGA Championship: $12 million/ $2.16 million.U.S. Open: $12.5 million/$2.25 million.Open Championship: $11.5 million/$2.070.

How much did the winner of the FedEx Cup win today?

$15 million2021 Tour Championship: Purse, Prize Money, FedEx Cup Payouts at East Lake. Patrick Cantlay earned $15 million in prize money with his win at the 2021 Tour Championship and is the 2021 FedEx Cup champion. Jon Rahm pockets $5 million for his second-place finish.

How rich is Dustin Johnson?

Dustin Johnson Net WorthNet Worth:$100 MillionDate of Birth:Jun 22, 1984 (38 years old)Gender:MaleHeight:6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)Profession:Golfer1 more row

How much money did the golfers win today?

The winner of LIV Golf Portland will receive a winner's share of $4 million. That represents 16 percent of the event's total purse. The four winning members of the team portion of the competition will receive an extra $750,000 on top of their payouts.

How much money does FedEx give to the winner of the 2019 FedEx Cup?

As of 2019, the player with the most points after the Tour Championship wins the FedEx Cup itself and $15 million of a $70 million bonus fund. The runner-up gets $5 million, 3rd place $4 million, 4th place $3 million, 5th place $2.5 million, and so on down to $70,000 for 126th through 150th place. Beginning with the 2013 season, non-exempt players who finish 126th-150th in the FedEx Cup are given conditional PGA Tour status, but can attempt to improve their priority rankings through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Previously, conditional status was earned through the money list.

When did the FedEx Cup change rules?

The PGA Tour adjusted the rules around the FedEx Cup in each of the two years after its introduction in 2007. Each set of changes was introduced to address issues that arose the previous year, particularly with the playoffs portion of the FedEx Cup:

How much money does FedEx make in 2019?

In 2019, the total bonus pool was increased by $25 million to $70 million, with the FedEx Cup champion earning $15 million. Among that $70 million is a $10 million Regular Season bonus pool, sponsored by Wyndham, tied to the final Regular Season FedEx Cup standings.

What channel is Tiger Woods on?

Tiger Woods (69 titles) TV partner (s) CBS Sports. NBC Sports / Golf Channel. Official website. PGATour.com. The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. Its introduction marked the first time that men's professional golf had a playoff system. Announced in November 2005, it was first awarded in 2007.

Is FedEx Cup starting strokes?

Also in 2019, the FedEx Cup Playoff s finale, the Tour Championship, instituted a strokes-based system, FedEx Cup Starting Strokes. As of 2019, at the conclusion of the regular season (after the Wyndham Championship ), the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings become eligible to play in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, ...

manku

Jay Monahan has said one reason for the changes to the Fedex Cup is to keep fans engaged etc...

2putttom

from the first tee shot @ Kapalua to the last hole out @ Le Golf National I'm in for the long haul. Then again I'm a betin' man, one tournament for 10 mill has my attention. So if the winning score is 240, whats that equate to per stroke ?

cardoustie

I could give a flying F, ohhh rich athletes with a chance to get more rich with a fake title from a big freight company .. arghhhh

snizzle

I think many people care if their favorite player wins the FedEx Cup. Wouldn't Tiger fans care if it were Tiger? Sure they would.

Markrip

I really don’t care but it is a chance to watch the top 30 players from this year so I guess that’s something.

bladehunter

Translation of his words are that he hopes new viewers care. True fans would care if it was a bracketed Match play deal with winner taking all. But that’s boring to non golf fans. That’s why it isn’t formattted that way. True golf fans would love a top 30 or 40 qualifying bracket that ended in a $15mil winner.

Vindog

I don't, and to be quite honest I don't care who wins the Majors either, so long as the golf is good.