🗓🏌🏽♂️August 2025: the Must-See Competitions on the PGA Tour🏆(*post updated with the Winners)
- clairebambino
- Jul 29
- 8 min read
Updated: Aug 25
Last update: August 25, 2025
🇺🇸 🏌🏽♂️ Wyndham Championship – July 31- Aug 3, 2025 – Sedgefield Country Club,
Greensboro, North Carolina • USA
The Wyndham Championship is held annually at the historic Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. It's one of the oldest events on the Tour, dating back to 1938. The tournament boasts a storied past, with many legendary golfers, including Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Seve Ballesteros, having etched their names on the winner's list.
⛳️ The tournament is played on the Donald Ross-designed Sedgefield Country Club, a classic course renowned for its challenging layout and beautiful scenery.
As the last event of the PGA Tour's regular season, the Wyndham Championship is crucial for players vying for spots in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Aaron Rai made history at the 2024 Wyndham Championship, claiming his first PGA Tour victory in dramatic fashion. The tournament was marked by inclement weather, leading to a condensed schedule and a thrilling final round played under the lights. Rai's bogey-free round of 64 on the final day propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. His stellar performance, combined with the pressure of the situation, showcased his exceptional golfing skills and mental fortitude. With a two-stroke victory over 🇺🇸Max Greyserman, Rai not only secured his maiden PGA Tour win but also secured his place in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
💰 Purse: $8,200,000
💯 FedExCup: 500 pts
Previous winner: 🏴 Aaron Rai ($1,422,000)
🏆 Winner 2025: 🇺🇸 Cameron Young ($1,476,000) - Age: 28 - Turned Pro in 2019
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Cameron Young finally secured his first career PGA Tour victory, winning the Wyndham Championship in commanding fashion. After seven previous runner-up finishes, the 28-year-old New Yorker, a Wake Forest alum, left no doubt, posting a final score of 22-under 258. This impressive performance at Sedgefield Country Club tied the tournament scoring record and resulted in a six-stroke victory over 🇺🇸 Mac Meissner. The win was a milestone, not only for Young, but for the PGA Tour as well, as he became the 1,000th unique winner in the Tour's history.
💡 Did you know that...
🧬 Cameron Young's father is a PGA professional. David Young is the long-time head professional at the prestigious Sleepy Hollow Country Club in New York. Cameron grew up immersed in the game and has credited his father for his access to golf and his early development. His aunt was also a teaching professional.
💪🏽 He won two professional events while still an amateur. Before turning pro, he became the first amateur to win the prestigious New York State Open in 2017. He also won the Westchester Open in 2018.
🎬 He's a fan of the sports documentary series "Full Swing" on Netflix. He appeared in the series, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his life on Tour.
🇺🇸 🏌🏽♂️ FedEx St. Jude Championship – August 7-10, 2025 – TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee • USA
The FedEx St. Jude Championship finds its origins in the St. Jude Classic, a tournament created in 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially known as the Memphis Open, the tournament has evolved over the years to become a regular fixture on the PGA Tour calendar.
A significant turning point occurred in 1970 when St. Jude Children's Research Hospital became the tournament's primary beneficiary, thanks to the partnership with St. Jude founder Danny Thomas. This marked the beginning of a long and impactful charitable relationship.
In 1989, the tournament moved to⛳️ TPC Southwind, where it has been held ever since. Architects: Ron Prichard, with consultation from PGA TOUR players Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller.
In 2019, FedEx became the title sponsor of the tournament, which was renamed the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. In 2022, the tournament became part of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the first playoff event on the PGA Tour, under the name FedEx St. Jude Championship.
💰 Purse: $20,000,000
💯 FedExCup: 2,000 pts
Previous winner (2024): 🇯🇵 Hideki Matsuyama ($3,600,000)
🏆 Winner 2025: 🏴 Justin Rose ($3,600,000) - Age: 45 - Turned Pro in 1998
At 45 years old, Justin Rose delivered a stunning performance to claim the title at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs. Held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, he overcame a three-shot deficit with just five holes remaining by firing four consecutive birdies, rallying to 16-under and forcing a playoff with J.J. Spaun. In the third extra hole, Rose calmly sank a decisive birdie to clinch his first PGA Tour victory since February 2023 and the 12th of his career.
💡 Did you know that...
🌍 Justin Rose was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1980, but moved to England at age 5, growing up in Hampshire.
🥇 Rose won the gold medal in men’s golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Olympic men’s golf champion since 1904.
👑 He reached World No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in September 2018 and held the position for 13 weeks.
🔧 Rose is known for testing new golf equipment right before big events; he even won the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship with a driver he’d only tested for a few days.
🇺🇸 🏌🏽♂️ BMW Championship – August 14-17, 2025 – Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, Maryland • USA
The BMW Championship has its origins in the Western Open, a tournament created in 1899 by the Western Golf Association (WGA). Initially known as the Western Open, the tournament has evolved over the years to become a fixture on the PGA Tour calendar.
In 2007, BMW became the main sponsor of the tournament, which was renamed the BMW Championship. Since then, the tournament has been an integral part of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, attracting the best players in the world.
Unlike many tournaments tied to a specific course, the BMW Championship moves around, showcasing different top-tier courses across the United States. ⛳️ The architect of Caves Valley Golf Club is Tom Fazio.
As the penultimate event in the FedExCup Playoffs, the BMW Championship is a high-stakes affair. Players are fighting to secure a spot in the final TOUR Championship, making every shot crucial. The tension is palpable!
The winner of the BMW Championship receives the prestigious J.K. Wadley Trophy, symbolising the excellence and tradition of the tournament. J.K. Wadley devoted a considerable portion of his life to serving the Western Golf Association.🧐He has played a significant role in the history of golf, notably as a pioneer of motorised golf carts. In 1932, he was one of the first to consider the use of motorised carts on golf courses after observing three-wheeled electric trolleys being used in Los Angeles to transport the elderly to grocery shops. Although his first attempt was not successful on the golf course, his idea laid the foundations for the evolution of modern golf carts.
💰 Purse: $20,000,000
💯 FedExCup: 2,000 pts
Previous winner (2024): 🇺🇸 Keegan Bradley ($3,600,000)
🏆 Winner 2025: 🇺🇸 Scottie Scheffler ($3,600,000) - Age: 29 - Turned Pro in 2018
Trailing defending leader Robert MacIntyre by four shots going into the final round, Scheffler launched a late charge, highlighted by a sensational 82-foot chip-in birdie on the par-3 17th, one of the tournament’s most unforgettable shots, which propelled him into the lead and sealed a two-stroke victory at -15 (265). This win marked Scheffler’s fifth PGA Tour victory of the 2025 season and the 18th of his career, reinforcing his dominance on tour. He took home $3.6 million from the $20 million purse and also secured a $5 million bonus for leading the FedEx Cup standings heading into the Tour Championship.
💡 Did you know that...
🏆 Scheffler won the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, putting his name on the same trophy as Tiger Woods (1991-93).
🇺🇸 In the 2021 Ryder Cup, Scheffler stunned the golf world by defeating World No. 1 Jon Rahm in singles, helping Team USA to a record victory (19-9 at Whistling Straits).
⏱️ Scheffler became World No. 1 on March 27, 2022, just 42 days after his first PGA Tour win (Phoenix Open, Feb 13, 2022). One of the fastest ascents ever.
👟 Scheffler often wears Nike TW ’20 golf shoes, originally designed for Tiger Woods, saying he loves the fit and stability.
🇺🇸 🏌🏽♂️ TOUR Championship – August 21-24, 2025 – East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia • USA
This is the ultimate showdown! The TOUR Championship is the grand finale of the FedExCup Playoffs, where the top 30 players battle it out for the season's biggest prize. To make the event more exciting and to reflect the FedExCup standings, the players start the tournament with staggered scores based on their position. The leader begins at -10, and the rest follow accordingly. This creates a dramatic chase from the very first round.
The TOUR Championship was created in 1987 as a spectacular finale to the PGA Tour season. Initially, the tournament brought together the season's top 30 players based on their earnings. In 2007, the format was changed to become the culminating event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, determining the FedEx Cup champion.
⛳️ The East Lake Golf Club has been the host course for the TOUR Championship since 2004. The original course was designed by Tom Bendelow in 1904, but it was Donald Ross's 1913 redesign that shaped the course's enduring character. Over the years, East Lake has undergone restorations, most notably by Rees Jones in 1994, to maintain its challenging layout and preserve its historical integrity.
The financial stakes are incredibly high. The winner takes home a massive prize, making it one of the most lucrative events in golf.
🏆 The winner of the TOUR Championship receives the prestigious Calamity Jane Trophy, a sterling silver replica of Bobby Jones' original putter. 🧐 Bobby Jones, a legendary figure in golf, was an American amateur who achieved a feat unparalleled in the sport: the Grand Slam in 1930, winning all 4 major championships of his era (British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur) in a single year. Beyond his on-course brilliance, Jones was known for his sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. He retired from competitive golf at the peak of his career at age 28, dedicating himself to his law practice and co-founding Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. His legacy extends beyond his victories, embodying the spirit of integrity and passion that defines the game.
💰 Purse: $40,000,000
Previous winner (2024): 🇺🇸 Scottie Scheffler
🏆 Winner 2025: 🏴 Tommy Fleetwood ($10,000,000) - Age: 34 - Turned Pro in 2010
Tommy Fleetwood delivered one of the most heartwarming victories in recent golf history, claiming his 1st PGA Tour win at the 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and securing the coveted FedEx Cup title. After 164 PGA Tour starts and 30 top-five finishes without a win, the 34-year-old Englishman finally broke through with a composed final-round 68, finishing at 18 under par (262), clinching a three-stroke victory over 🇺🇸Russell Henley and 🇺🇸Patrick Cantlay. Fleetwood’s perseverance was rewarded with a massive $10 million prize, the largest in Tour history up to that point.
Scottie Scheffler, the 2024 TOUR winner, posted a solid final result, finishing in tie for fourth place at 14 under par (266). Over four rounds, he carded scores of 63-69-66-68, demonstrating steady play throughout the tournament. Despite a strong effort, his pursuit of a historic win was derailed when he incurred a costly double-bogey on the 15th hole, which ultimately prevented him from mounting a serious challenge for the title.
💡 Did you know that...
🇬🇧 Fleetwood grew up in Southport, England, the same seaside town that produced several golf greats, and he honed his game at Royal Birkdale, an Open Championship venue.
#3️⃣ Before turning professional in 2010, Fleetwood was ranked #3 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and played in the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland.
💇 Fleetwood’s long, flowing hair has become almost as iconic as his golf swing, earning him the nickname “The Hair” among fans.
🌍 Fleetwood is beloved for his Ryder Cup performances, particularly the 2018 “Moliwood” partnership with Francesco Molinari, where they went 4–0 together in Paris.
🥈Fleetwood represented Team Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to COVID), finishing tied for 16th place.
