The 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin August 7-10 with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. This comprehensive guide covers the revolutionary new playoff format, complete field of 69 players, massive prize money changes, and everything you need to know about the PGA Tour's ultimate championship chase worth $100 million in total bonuses.
2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs Complete Guide: New Format, Prize Money & Full Field List
🚀 Revolutionary Changes to the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs Format
🎯 Major Format Changes
Starting Strokes System Eliminated
The most significant change to the FedEx Cup Playoffs is the elimination of the controversial "Starting Strokes" system at the Tour Championship. All 30 players will now begin the season finale at even par, creating a level playing field for the ultimate showdown.
Prize Money Redistribution
The $100 million bonus pool remains the same, but distribution has been completely restructured. The FedEx Cup champion now receives $10 million (down from $25 million), with additional bonuses distributed throughout the playoff season to reward consistent performance.
Three-Event Playoff Structure
- FedEx St. Jude Championship: 69 players → Top 50 advance
- BMW Championship: 50 players → Top 30 advance
- Tour Championship: 30 players compete for FedEx Cup
📅 Complete 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs Schedule
| Event | Dates | Venue | Field Size | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx St. Jude Championship | Aug 7-10 | TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN | 69 players | $20M |
| BMW Championship | Aug 14-17 | Caves Valley Golf Club, MD | 50 players | $20M |
| Tour Championship | Aug 21-24 | East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, GA | 30 players | $40M |
💰 Complete Prize Money and Bonus Structure
FedEx St. Jude Championship Prize Money
| Position | Prize Money | FedEx Cup Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $3,600,000 | 2,000 points |
| 2nd Place | $2,180,000 | 1,200 points |
| 3rd Place | $1,380,000 | 760 points |
| Total Purse | $20,000,000 | - |
New FedEx Cup Bonus Distribution
💎 Three-Stage Bonus System
- Regular Season Leader (after Wyndham Championship): $10 million
- BMW Championship Leader: Additional $5 million
- FedEx Cup Champion (Tour Championship Winner): $10 million
- Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10: $40 million distributed to top 10 regular season performers
Total Bonus Pool: $100 million (unchanged from 2024)
🎯 Qualification Requirements for Each Playoff Event
📊 Progressive Cut System
FedEx St. Jude Championship
- Qualification: Top 70 in FedEx Cup standings after Wyndham Championship
- Field Size: 69 players (Rory McIlroy opted out)
- Advancement: Top 50 players advance to BMW Championship
- Format: 72-hole stroke play, no cut
BMW Championship
- Qualification: Top 50 from FedEx St. Jude Championship
- Field Size: 50 players maximum
- Advancement: Top 30 players advance to Tour Championship
- Format: 72-hole stroke play, no cut
Tour Championship (Season Finale)
- Qualification: Top 30 from BMW Championship
- Field Size: 30 players maximum
- New Format: All players start at even par (Starting Strokes eliminated)
- Winner: Lowest 72-hole score wins both Tour Championship and FedEx Cup
🏆 Complete Field List: All 69 Players
TOP 30 - Qualified for All Three Playoff Events
| Rank | Player Name | FedEx Cup Points | Playoff Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | 4,806 | All Events |
| 2 | Rory McIlroy | 3,444 | Withdrew |
| 3 | Sepp Straka | 2,595 | All Events |
| 4 | Russell Henley | 2,391 | All Events |
| 5 | Justin Thomas | 2,280 | All Events |
| 6 | Ben Griffin | 2,275 | All Events |
| 7 | Harris English | 2,232 | All Events |
| 8 | J.J. Spaun | 2,144 | All Events |
| 9 | Tommy Fleetwood | 1,783 | All Events |
| 10 | Keegan Bradley | 1,749 | All Events |
| 11 | Maverick McNealy | 1,672 | All Events |
| 12 | Andrew Novak | 1,625 | All Events |
| 13 | Corey Conners | 1,620 | All Events |
| 14 | Ludvig Åberg | 1,559 | All Events |
| 15 | Robert MacIntyre | 1,488 | All Events |
| 16 | Cameron Young | 1,464 | All Events |
| 17 | Shane Lowry | 1,438 | All Events |
| 18 | Nick Taylor | 1,438 | All Events |
| 19 | Collin Morikawa | 1,427 | All Events |
| 20 | Brian Harman | 1,413 | All Events |
| 21 | Hideki Matsuyama | 1,309 | All Events |
| 22 | Chris Gotterup | 1,306 | All Events |
| 23 | Patrick Cantlay | 1,275 | All Events |
| 24 | Sam Burns | 1,266 | All Events |
| 25 | Justin Rose | 1,220 | All Events |
| 26 | Viktor Hovland | 1,210 | All Events |
| 27 | Lucas Glover | 1,191 | All Events |
| 28 | Sam Stevens | 1,182 | All Events |
| 29 | Sungjae Im 🇰🇷 | 1,172 | All Events |
| 30 | Daniel Berger | 1,167 | All Events |
Positions 31-50 - BMW Championship Eligible
| Rank | Player Name | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Ryan Gerard | 1,158 | BMW Eligible |
| 32 | Ryan Fox | 1,126 | BMW Eligible |
| 33 | Jacob Bridgeman | 1,111 | BMW Eligible |
| 34 | Brian Campbell | 1,104 | BMW Eligible |
| 35 | Thomas Detry | 1,080 | BMW Eligible |
| 36 | Michael Kim | 1,080 | BMW Eligible |
| 37 | Jason Day | 1,070 | BMW Eligible |
| 38 | Taylor Pendrith | 1,035 | BMW Eligible |
| 39 | Denny McCarthy | 1,034 | BMW Eligible |
| 40 | Tom Hoge | 1,026 | BMW Eligible |
| 41 | Matt Fitzpatrick | 1,017 | BMW Eligible |
| 42 | Xander Schauffele | 953 | BMW Eligible |
| 43 | Aldrich Potgieter | 941 | BMW Eligible |
| 44 | Harry Hall | 929 | BMW Eligible |
| 45 | Akshay Bhatia | 909 | BMW Eligible |
| 46 | Si Woo Kim 🇰🇷 | 882 | BMW Eligible |
| 47 | Jake Knapp | 871 | BMW Eligible |
| 48 | Jordan Spieth | 865 | BMW Eligible |
| 49 | Wyndham Clark | 853 | BMW Eligible |
| 50 | Min Woo Lee | 851 | BMW Eligible |
Positions 51-70 - First Event Only (Survival Mode)
| Rank | Player Name | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | J.T. Poston | 850 | Must Advance |
| 52 | Kurt Kitayama | 842 | Must Advance |
| 53 | Bud Cauley | 831 | Must Advance |
| 54 | Joe Highsmith | 828 | Must Advance |
| 55 | Aaron Rai | 811 | Must Advance |
| 56 | Jhonattan Vegas | 783 | Must Advance |
| 57 | Max Greyserman | 768 | Must Advance |
| 58 | Stephan Jaeger | 726 | Must Advance |
| 59 | Mackenzie Hughes | 704 | Must Advance |
| 60 | Tony Finau | 690 | Must Advance |
| 61 | Chris Kirk | 682 | Must Advance |
| 62 | Nico Echavarria | 672 | Must Advance |
| 63 | Patrick Rodgers | 668 | Must Advance |
| 64 | Rickie Fowler | 665 | Must Advance |
| 65 | Davis Riley | 652 | Must Advance |
| 66 | Kevin Yu | 645 | Must Advance |
| 67 | Emiliano Grillo | 637 | Must Advance |
| 68 | Erik van Rooyen | 634 | Must Advance |
| 69 | Cam Davis | 625 | Must Advance |
| 70 | Matti Schmid | 620 | Last Qualifier |
🔥 Key Storylines and Players to Watch
🏆 Historic FedEx Cup Pursuit
Scottie Scheffler's Back-to-Back Bid
The reigning FedEx Cup champion enters the 2025 playoffs as the overwhelming favorite, attempting something that has never been accomplished in PGA Tour history - consecutive FedEx Cup titles. Scheffler's dominant 2025 season included four victories and 13 top-10 finishes in just 16 starts.
Defending Champion's Challenge
Hideki Matsuyama (21st) returns to TPC Southwind as the defending FedEx St. Jude Championship winner, seeking to become the first repeat winner at the venue since Daniel Berger in 2016-17. Matsuyama has recorded four consecutive top-20 finishes at TPC Southwind.
Asian Golf Excellence
Sungjae Im (29th) brings special significance to the FedEx Cup Playoffs as the holder of the best-ever Asian finish in FedEx Cup history - a T2 at the 2022 Tour Championship. Fellow Korean Si Woo Kim (46th) joins Im in representing Asian golf at the highest level of the PGA Tour.
Notable Absence
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship marks a strategic choice, as the three-time FedEx Cup champion opted for schedule management over the first playoff event. His absence creates additional opportunities for the 69-player field.
🏌️♂️ TPC Southwind: The Playoff Stage
Course Details
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Par/Yardage: 70 / 7,288 yards
- Designer: Ron Prichard (with consultation from Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller)
- Opened: 1988
- Course Record: 61 (shared by Jay Delsing 1993 and Bob Estes 2001)
- FedEx Cup Playoffs Host: Since 2022
⚡ What's at Stake in the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs
🎯 Beyond the Prize Money
- PGA Tour Exemptions: Top 50 earn full exemption for 2026, including all Signature Events
- Major Championship Status: Enhanced qualification for 2026 majors
- Signature Event Access: Top 50 guarantee spots in all 2026 Signature Events
- Historical Significance: Opportunity to join elite FedEx Cup champion list
- Career Defining Moment: Three weeks that can transform careers and legacies
The 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs represent the culmination of an entire season's work, with the new format ensuring maximum drama and fairness in determining golf's ultimate champion.
🏆 The Ultimate Championship Awaits
The 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin with revolutionary changes that promise the most competitive and fair championship in PGA Tour history. With 69 elite players, $100 million in bonuses, and a completely revamped format, the next three weeks will determine not just the season's champion, but golf history itself. From TPC Southwind to East Lake, witness the pursuit of greatness unfold.
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