Why Scottie Scheffler will be at a disadvantage at the Tour Championship if he's still FedEx Cup leader

Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, currently leads the FedEx Cup standings heading into the final stretch of the PGA Tour season. The 30-year-old has recorded one win, 11 top-5 finishes in 17 starts, and five runner-up results in 2026, despite not being at his absolute best. He faces a potential structural disadvantage at the Tour Championship at East Lake later in August, as the tournament's scoring format can work against the FedEx Cup points leader.