Tommy Fleetwood enters the Tour Championship with momentum and stands among the top contenders looking to challenge World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at East Lake Golf Club. The Englishman has posted consecutive top-5 finishes while ranking third in true strokes gained tee-to-green and fifth in putting among the elite 30-player field.
The final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs carries significant weight beyond its massive $40 million purse. For several players, including Sam Burns, this represents one of the final opportunities to impress captain selectors for Ryder Cup consideration.
Russell Henley brings impressive East Lake credentials to Atlanta, having secured two top-5 finishes and two additional top-15 results in just four appearances at the venue. His Sunday 62 in last year's tournament highlighted his comfort on the course, propelling him to a T4 finish. Currently, Henley ranks second in tee-to-green play and fifth on approaches among the field.
Match-up specialists might look toward Ben Griffin, who has outperformed Hideki Matsuyama in three consecutive events. Griffin's putting prowess—ranking sixth in the field—contrasts sharply with Matsuyama's struggles (26th). Griffin's gutsy final round at the BMW Championship, where he recovered from being six-over after three holes to finish one-under for the day, demonstrated remarkable resilience.
Sam Burns appears positioned for another strong showing following his T4 at the BMW Championship. Last year at East Lake, he finished T12 while ranking ninth in true strokes gained tee-to-green and second on approaches. With Ryder Cup selection hanging in the balance, Burns has extra motivation to perform.
The betting markets still favor Scottie Scheffler (+150) as the outright winner, followed by Rory McIlroy (+850) and Fleetwood (+1400). But could this finally be Tommy's breakthrough moment on the PGA Tour? His game appears dialed in, and with five previous trips to East Lake under his belt, the timing seems right for that elusive victory.
Interestingly, despite Scheffler's dominance, McIlroy has bested him in eight of their past 16 rounds at this event—making their first-round matchup particularly intriguing for viewers and bettors alike.
