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Golf – The 152nd Open Championship – Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain – July 15, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
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Golf – The 152nd Open Championship – Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain – July 15, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
The 2024 season of the PGA Tour will come to an end by the next weekend! From Hideki Matsuyama’s scintillating win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 18—where he defeated World No. 2 Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland by 2 strokes—to Keegan Bradley’s heroic on-course presence on Sunday, defeating Sam Burns, Ludvig Aberg, and Adam Scott, the top-30 players in the FedEx Cup standings have been finalized.
Scottie Scheffler will be entering the field with his lead, getting a 10-under-par benefit. While Xander Schauffele is following him in the second position. The ultimate battle is scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 1. The winner will get the title of Player of the Year.
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Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele will be teeing off together
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The opening round of the Tour Championship will be held at East Lake in Atlanta on Thursday. The field will be opened by Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Justin Thomas at 11:16 a.m. ET. All 15 players will be teeing off from the front nine.
Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 5
Who do you think will dominate the Tour Championship this year?
Rory McIlroy
Scottie Scheffler
Jon Rahm
Patrick Cantlay
Do you think Stewart Cink's tease about the President's Cup team is justified?
Absolutely
Not at all
Maybe, but it's harsh
I don't care
Whats your Perspective on:
Can Rory McIlroy outshine Scottie Scheffler in this Tour Championship showdown? Who's your pick?
Have an interesting take?
What do you think about Keegan Bradley's confession on Phil Mickelson's gambling habits?
Shocking
Expected
Disappointing
Amusing
Do you think the new format for the Tour Championship is fair?
Yes
No
Not sure
Needs improvement
Well, the final tournament in Georgia has the best saved for last. The World No. 1 and No. 2 will be teeing off together, and their pair will be the final one. It is scheduled to occur at 2:00 p.m. ET, given that there are no interruptions. Here’s what the final field will look like on August 29:
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Hole 1
| Time | Players |
| 11:16 AM ET | Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Justin Thomas |
| 11:27 AM ET | Aaron Rai, Tom Hoge |
| 11:38 AM ET | Chris Kirk, Taylor Pendrith |
| 11:49 AM ET | Sepp Straka, Matthieu Pavon |
| 12:00 PM ET | Tommy Fleetwood, Billy Horschel |
| 12:16 PM ET | Akshay Bhatia, Robert MacIntyre |
| 12:27 PM ET | Russell Henley, Viktor Hovland |
| 12:38 PM ET | Byeong Hun An, Tony Finau |
| 12:49 PM ET | Shane Lowry, Adam Scott |
| 1:00 PM ET | Sahith Theegala, Sungjae Im |
| 1:16 PM ET | Patrick Cantlay, Sam Burns |
| 1:27 PM ET | Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark |
| 1:38 PM ET | Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg |
| 1:49 PM ET | Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley |
| 2:00 PM ET | Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler |
The final weekend will indeed be epic, with all the top 30 players trying to win the prestigious title after their hard work throughout the season. This is the only week that counts, after all. If you have already grabbed your tickets for the live-action, you are in for a treat; if not, you can still enjoy the show in the comfort of your house.
Catch the Tour Championship on the Golf Channel
The Tour Championship, the final stop for the PGA Tour 2024 season, will be streaming on the Golf Channel for all four days. For the first two rounds, stream in from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For Saturday, they will broadcast the match from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., while for the finale, the timing is 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m..
On Saturday and Sunday, even NBC will be broadcasting the tournament. If you have easier access to it, you can watch the weekend show from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, if you wish to be a part of all the madness, from the main feed to the featured group and the featured hole, you can catch it live on ESPN+. Are you excited for the showdown? Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments section below!
Debate
Can Rory McIlroy outshine Scottie Scheffler in this Tour Championship showdown? Who's your pick?