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After 163 PGA Tour starts and countless near-misses, Tommy Fleetwood finally broke through in spectacular fashion, winning the Tour Championship for his first PGA Tour title and the $10 million FedEx Cup prize.

The 34-year-old Englishman shot 18-under 262 at East Lake, finishing three strokes ahead of Patrick Cantlay and Russell Henley. Fleetwood's victory ended one of golf's most compelling storylines – he had previously recorded 30 top-5 finishes without a win, the most in PGA Tour history over the past century.

The emotional triumph came with the new tournament format that eliminated starting strokes, creating a true stroke-play championship where all 30 players began at even par. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler provided Sunday's most jaw-dropping moment by hitting his opening tee shot out of bounds, then sticking his fourth shot from 201 yards to three feet for an improbable "bogey."

Brooke Henderson delivered a hometown victory at the CPKC Women's Open, capturing her 14th LPGA title with a one-stroke win at 15-under 269. The Canadian star earned $412,500 at Mississauga Golf & Country Club while ending a title drought of over 2½ years. Henderson's highlight came Saturday with a stunning hole-out eagle from the bunker on the 17th hole that electrified the home crowd.

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Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley faces his biggest decision Tuesday when he announces his six captain's picks for Bethpage Black. Bradley's own inclusion remains in question after finishing T4 at East Lake, potentially making him the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. The European team already has their 12-man roster set, with the matches scheduled for September 26-28 on Long Island.

WEEKEND WRAP

Format Revolution: The PGA Tour's decision to eliminate starting strokes at the Tour Championship created the most dramatic season finale in years. Scottie Scheffler's opening-hole disaster (out of bounds to miraculous recovery) proved that even the world's best can't rely on cushions. This format change could signal a shift for future playoff events.

Canadian Records: Henderson's victory marks the highest prize money ever won by a Canadian golfer on home soil ($412,500). Her weekend crowd of 25,000+ was the largest for an LPGA event in Canada since 2001. The CPKC Women's Open also set a new attendance record, showing the power of hometown heroes.

LIV's Team Format Pays Off: Legion XIII's playoff victory at The Cardinal showcased why LIV's team championship concept works. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton's leadership in the clutch moment proved that chemistry matters as much as individual skill in team golf. The $14 million purse split four ways still dwarfs most PGA Tour wins.

Champions Tour Playoff Streak: Stewart Cink's second playoff victory this season highlights a fascinating trend - the 51-year-old is thriving in sudden-death situations while younger players often falter. His victory over Ernie Els continues a career renaissance that began when he turned 50, proving age brings wisdom in pressure moments.

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