{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/6a9536bccbb5391397f3d16e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scheffler Makes History at East Lake - August 31st, 2026","description":"<p>On August 31st, 2026, Scottie Scheffler erased a three-shot deficit at East Lake to win the FedEx Cup, breaking Tiger Woods' all-time career earnings record in the process.</p><p><br></p><h3>THE CHAMPION / SCHEFFLER'S HISTORIC SUNDAY</h3><ul><li>Scottie Scheffler fired a brilliant 4-under 66 to erase a three-shot deficit and capture the FedEx Cup. His round featured a 146-mph 5-iron tap-in and a spectacular sand wedge that inspired a live CBS tutorial from Johnson Wagner.</li><li>The $10 million prize pushed his career earnings to $130.3 million, breaking Tiger Woods' 26-year record—though Scheffler humbly called comparing eras \"apples and oranges.\"</li><li>Celebrating with his wife and sons, Scheffler skipped Atlanta's famous lemon pepper wings in favor of a \"well-earned beer\" and a \"big cheeseburger and fries.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>THE CHASE PACK / HOVLAND'S HEARTBREAK &amp; GERARD'S PAYDAY</h3><ul><li>Viktor Hovland suffered a tragic back-nine collapse, shooting a 2-over 72 to lose his grip on the title. Three brutal lip-outs and a costly lob wedge error on the 17th hole sealed his fate.</li><li>A frustrated Hovland lamented the missed opportunity, stating that just his \"normal ball striking\" would have been enough to win the tournament.</li><li>Rookie Ryan Gerard rallied from an opening double-bogey to finish third, pocketing $3.7 million and joking he'll replace his dining table with a putting green since he doesn't \"have a wife making furniture or decoration decisions.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>THE VETERANS / FATIGUE &amp; THE MODERN GAME</h3><ul><li>The Player of the Year debate seems settled, with Wyndham Clark conceding to Scheffler. Meanwhile, veterans Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott reflected on the grueling modern schedule and the influx of fearless young talent.</li><li>McIlroy (T-4) announced a new rule against playing four straight weeks, noting, \"once you start to lose your enthusiasm... it's time to take a break.\"</li><li>The 46-year-old Scott (T-11) noted that modern college kids skip the traditional five-year Tour \"apprenticeship,\" adding that if he relaxes for even a moment, he will \"plummet down the rankings.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Amanda Balionis calls the POY race \"not even close\" for Scheffler • Frank Nobilo briefly defends Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win • Ryan Gerard catches an immediate red-eye to the DP World Tour to impress Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}