Rory rallies to FedExCup title

Rory McIlroy overcame a six-stroke deficit to earn his third FedExCup title [View in browser]( [PGA TOUR Wire to Wire]() [RoryW2WTC.jpg]() Rory McIlroy became the first to win three FedExCup titles with a comeback win at the TOUR Championship. (Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR) TEEING OFF [RORY MCILROY OVERCOMES SIX-STROKE DEFICIT TO EARN THIRD FEDEXCUP TITLE]() Rory McIlroy has contended week-in and week-out throughout the PGA TOUR season, finishing top-25 in all but three of his starts and ranking No. 1 in scoring average. The Northern Irishman put the final stamp on a banner season with [a dramatic comeback victory at the TOUR Championship for his third FedExCup title]() (2016, 2019) and[$18 million in FedExCup bonus money](). McIlroy carded a final-round 66 at East Lake Golf Club for a one-stroke win over [Scottie Scheffler](), who led by six into the final round but struggled to a closing 3-over 73. McIlroy began the week at 4 under in the Starting Strokes format, six back of Scheffler, and carded the week’s low aggregate (17-under 263) for a 21-under total, one clear of Scheffler and Sungjae Im for the [FedExCup title](). McIlroy earns his third TOUR title of the season and 22nd overall, as he becomes the first player to earn three FedExCup titles. McIlroy, 33, entered the FedExCup Playoffs at No. 6 on the standings; he fell to ninth after missing the cut at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, then moved to No. 7 with a T8 at the BMW Championship. Undaunted, he produced fireworks down the stretch in Atlanta to earn the TOUR’s season-long title. “To be the first to do anything in the game that you love so much, it’s an incredibly proud moment,” said McIlroy of winning his third FedExCup. “To even just give myself the opportunity to do that today, and playing the golf you needed to get the job done … incredibly satisfying.” [TOP PLAYERS MAKE 'UNPRECEDENTED COMMITMENT' TO TOUR]() PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan announced further enhancements to the TOUR and its schedule in a press conference at the TOUR Championship. Four key items highlighted the announcement, which built upon [innovations introduced earlier this year](). Set to take effect in 2023 will be the addition of four Elevated Events, bringing the total to 12, and a commitment from top players to compete in at least 20 PGA TOUR events per year which will see the game’s top stars compete together more often. “Our top players are firmly behind the TOUR, helping us deliver an unmatched product to our fans, who will be all but guaranteed to see the best players competing against each other in 20 events or more throughout the season,” Monahan said at East Lake Golf Club. Other key announcements included an expanded Player Impact Program effective this year which will double the award to $100 million among 20 players who resonate the most with fans. The introduction of the Earnings Assurance Program was also announced, replacing the previously-announced “Play15” program creating a guaranteed league-minimum earnings for full TOUR members. VIDEO OF THE WEEK [video-rory.jpg]() During the final round of the TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy pours in an electrifying 31-footer for birdie on No. 17. THE TURN MIC CHECK “I believe in the game of golf. I believe in this TOUR, in particular. I believe in the players on this TOUR. It's the greatest place in the world to play golf, bar none, and I've played all over.” - Rory McIlroy after winning the TOUR Championship and a record third FedExCup trophy BY THE NUMBERS 422 The TOUR Championship final round marked Sungjae Im's 422nd round since the start of the 2018-19 PGA TOUR season. This totals 54 more rounds than the next most played on the PGA TOUR over this time frame. Next best is Brian Stuard with 368 rounds. T5 Max Homa (71-62-66-66) finished tied for fifth and recorded the best finish by a first-time player at the 2022 TOUR Championship. Homa was one of nine players making their first TOUR Championship appearance in 2022. 2 Wins on PGA TOUR Champions by [Steve Stricker, who claimed The Ally Challenge on Sunday.]() 2 Shots [David Lingmerth won by on the Korn Ferry Tour’s Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship]() to earn his way back onto the PGA TOUR. GET CONNECTED TO THE PGA TOUR [FB]() [TW]() [YT]() [IG]() [TT]() [SNAP]() [PHONE]() [FB MSG]() You are receiving this email advertisement because you registered to receive updates and promotional offers from the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR is not responsible for the advertiser's content and makes no warranties or guarantees about the products or services advertised. To remove yourself from all future PGA TOUR communications (including, but not limited to, tournament offers, partner promotions and/or television tune-in or special event updates), please click here to [unsubscribe]() at any time. PGA TOUR 1 PGA TOUR Boulevard Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 Attn: Marketing, Fan Engagement