Scheffler, who won six tournaments on the PGA Tour in 2025 including two majors, is well placed to win in his first start of the new season. He’s one shot behind Kim after his four under par round on the Pete Dye course.

The 2026 PGA Tour schedule shifts to California with The American Express 2026 tournament set to begin on Thursday. It's the first mainland

The 20th FedEx Cup began last week at the Sony Open in Honolulu, and Chris Gotterup's two-shot victory over Ryan Gerard ensured that he would be the first leader of the season, with 500 points. Gerard got 300 points for his solo second and Patrick Rodgers 190 for finishing alone in third.

Scheffler went wire to wire just outside his home in Dallas to pick up his first win of the season and 14th of his PGA Tour career