The **FedEx Cup** is the championship trophy and season-long points competition for the PGA Tour, established in 2007 as the first playoff system in men's professional golf[1][3]. Sponsored by FedEx, the competition rewards players for consistent performance across the PGA Tour season, culminating in a high-stakes playoff series that determines the overall champion. Throughout the regular season, players earn FedEx Cup points based on their finishing positions in PGA Tour events, with higher points awarded for major championships and signature events. The points system incentivizes consistent excellence, as players accumulate points to qualify for the playoffs[2][6]. At the end of the regular season, the top 70 players advance to the playoffs, which consist of three progressively selective tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship, and the Tour Championship[3][5]. The playoffs narrow the field from 70 to 50, then to 30 players for the final Tour Championship. Since 2025, the Tour Championship employs a new format where all 30 finalists start at even par, eliminating the previous staggered scoring system, to increase fairness and excitement. The player with the lowest score after four rounds is crowned FedEx Cup champion and receives a $10 million prize from the $100 million FedEx Cup bonus pool, one of the largest prize purses in golf[1][4][5]. Notable champions include Rory McIlroy, who holds the record with three FedEx Cup titles, and Tiger Woods with two. The competition has evolved to enhance drama and engagement, including a strengthened partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, highlighted by the addition of the FedEx St. Jude Championship as a designated charity event[1]. The FedEx Cup has transformed the PGA Tour by creating a climactic season finale that blends business innovation, athlete performance metrics, and fan engagement, marking a significant development in professional golf’s competitive and commercial landscape[7].