Gotterup Leads FedEx Cup Race Ahead of WM Phoenix Open

Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose close behind as top players vie for points in volatile tournament

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:31am

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Chris Gotterup has risen to the top of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup points list after a tie for 18th at the Farmers Insurance Open, breaking a tie with the idle Scottie Scheffler. However, with 20 of the top 25 players in the field this week at the WM Phoenix Open, the leaderboard is expected to see a lot of movement as players vie for valuable FedEx Cup points.

Why it matters

The FedEx Cup race is heating up as players jockey for position heading into the season's biggest events. With the WM Phoenix Open drawing a star-studded field, the tournament could have a major impact on the overall standings and who emerges as the frontrunner for the lucrative FedEx Cup title.

The details

Chris Gotterup currently leads the FedEx Cup points race with 1,000 points after his tie for 18th at the Farmers Insurance Open. He is followed closely by Ryan Gerard in second with 996 points, and Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose tied for third with 958 points each. Scheffler and Gotterup are both in the field this week at the WM Phoenix Open, while Gerard and Rose are not playing. With 20 of the top 25 players in the field, the leaderboard is expected to see significant changes over the course of the tournament.

  • Gotterup took over the FedEx Cup points lead after the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5, 2026.
  • The WM Phoenix Open is taking place this week, February 6-9, 2026.

The players

Chris Gotterup

The current FedEx Cup points leader after a tie for 18th at the Farmers Insurance Open.

Scottie Scheffler

Tied for third in the FedEx Cup standings and playing in the WM Phoenix Open this week.

Justin Rose

Tied for third in the FedEx Cup standings but not playing in the WM Phoenix Open this week.

Ryan Gerard

In second place in the FedEx Cup standings but not playing in the WM Phoenix Open this week.

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What they’re saying

“The FedEx Cup race is really heating up, and the WM Phoenix Open is going to be a pivotal tournament. With so many of the top players in the field, we're sure to see a lot of movement on the leaderboard.”

— Garry Smits, Sports Writer

What’s next

The winner of the WM Phoenix Open this week will receive a significant boost in FedEx Cup points, potentially shaking up the overall standings. All eyes will be on the tournament as players jockey for position heading into the season's biggest events.

The takeaway

The FedEx Cup race is wide open heading into the WM Phoenix Open, with several players in contention for the top spot. This week's tournament could have a major impact on the overall standings and who emerges as the frontrunner for the lucrative FedEx Cup title.