The field is officially set for next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, and 30 of the PGA Tour’s best will battle it out for season-ending glory. Unlike in previous years, this year’s edition will feature a level playing field with no starting strokes—every player begins at even par.
The 30-Man Field
The 2025 lineup showcases a mix of veterans, rising stars, and first-time qualifiers. Here are the players who earned their way into East Lake:
- Scottie Scheffler
- Rory McIlroy
- J.J. Spaun
- Justin Rose
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Ben Griffin
- Russell Henley
- Sepp Straka
- Robert MacIntyre
- Maverick McNealy
- Harris English
- Justin Thomas
- Cameron Young
- Ludvig Åberg
- Andrew Novak
- Keegan Bradley
- Sam Burns
- Brian Harman
- Corey Conners
- Patrick Cantlay
- Collin Morikawa
- Viktor Hovland
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Shane Lowry
- Nick Taylor
- Harry Hall
- Jacob Bridgeman
- Sungjae Im
- Chris Gotterup
- Akshay Bhatia
This group reflects the depth of the PGA Tour—world No. 1s, major champions, and newcomers all set to compete for one of golf’s most prestigious prizes.
Notable Casualties: Fowler Falls Short
While the spotlight shines on those who qualified, the heartbreak stories are just as telling. Chief among them is Rickie Fowler, who looked poised to clinch a spot for much of Sunday at the BMW Championship.
Fowler was projected inside the cutoff line deep into the final round, but late mistakes proved costly. A bogey at the 14th and a double bogey on the 15th from the fairway dropped him down the leaderboard and, ultimately, out of East Lake. Needing a birdie on the final hole to sneak back in, his putt slid just by, sealing his fate.
For Fowler and others who came up short, it’s a painful reminder of how slim the margins are on the PGA Tour.
What’s Next at East Lake
With no staggered scoring this year, the Tour Championship promises a pure head-to-head test of skill and endurance. All 30 players will start on equal footing, making this one of the most open championships in recent memory.
Expect drama from start to finish as the PGA Tour season comes to its conclusion in Atlanta.