Tour Championship Round One Tee Times: Scheffler, McIlroy Pairings
By Staff Writer
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The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings begin the Tour Championship on Thursday at East Lake Golf Club, with Thursday the only round using preset tee times. From Friday onward, groups go out in scoring order rather than a fixed schedule.
How are Tour Championship tee times set?
Thursday's order runs opposite to the FedEx Cup standings, so Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick, who finished first and second in the season standings, go off last at 2 p.m. ET. Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, who won last year after finishing ninth in the standings, is paired with fellow European Ryder Cup player Ludvig Aberg at 1:12 p.m.
| Tee time (ET) | Pairing |
|---|---|
| 12:54 p.m. | Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele |
| 1:12 p.m. | Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg |
| 1:24 p.m. | Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns |
| 1:36 p.m. | Si Woo Kim, Chris Gotterup |
| 1:48 p.m. | Wyndham Clark, Cameron Young |
| 2:00 p.m. | Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick |
What is the Tour Championship prize money?
The event carries a $40 million purse, and the winner takes home $10 million, the largest single-event payout in golf.
Frequently asked questions
When do Tour Championship tee times change from a set schedule?
Only Thursday's round uses preset tee times; Friday through Sunday, groups go out in scoring order.
Who is defending the Tour Championship title?
Tommy Fleetwood, who won in 2025 after finishing ninth in the FedEx Cup standings.
How much does the Tour Championship winner earn?
The winner receives $10 million from the event's $40 million purse.
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