How to Bet the FedEx Cup
To bet the FedEx Cup well, you first need to know how the playoffs work and which product you are actually backing. This guide covers the structure and the two betting routes. New to the sport? Read how to bet on golf first.
How the playoffs work
The FedEx Cup is a season-long points race that climaxes in a three-event playoff series, each one shrinking the field. The FedEx St. Jude Championship takes roughly the top 70, the BMW Championship the top 50 with no cut, and the Tour Championship the final 30 at East Lake in Atlanta in late August. From 2025 the finale is straight 72-hole stroke play from level par — all 30 start even and the tournament winner wins the Cup. The old staggered "starting strokes" system was dropped; tours can adjust, so check the current terms.
The two betting products
There are two ways to bet it. The season-long FedEx Cup outright is a futures bet placed before or during the playoffs, settling on the overall Cup result. The Tour Championship is a single-tournament bet on the 30-man finale, with its own outright, top-5, top-10 and match-up markets. The first rewards backing a player early at a longer price; the second is a tighter, well-defined event. You can also trade the finale live — see in-play betting. For the priced markets in detail, see the odds and markets guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I bet the whole season or just the finale?
Either. The season-long outright settles on the FedEx Cup result and rewards backing a player early. The Tour Championship is a single 30-man event you can bet on its own. They are separate markets, so check which one your bet slip refers to.
What changed about the Tour Championship format?
From 2025 the PGA Tour scrapped the staggered "starting strokes" system. The finale is now straight 72-hole stroke play from level par, so whoever wins the tournament wins the Cup. Formats can change, so confirm the current terms.