Scottie Scheffler passes Tiger Woods, becomes PGA Tour's all-time earnings leader after Tour Championship win
Scottie Scheffler has become the PGA Tour's all-time career earnings leader following his victory at the Tour Championship. He surpassed Tiger Woods' record, reaching the milestone significantly faster than his predecessor.
Why it matters
This marks a significant statistical shift in professional golf history, highlighting the rapid increase in prize money and the dominance of current top-tier athletes.
The PGA Tour has a new all-time money leader.
Scottie Scheffler surpassed Tiger Woods and became the Tour's all-time career earnings leader with his win at the Tour Championship at East Lake Country Club in Atlanta . Scheffler posted a 4-under 66 in the final round to claim the win, which wrapped up the FedExCup Playoffs.
The win earned Scheffler a $10 million check to go with the FedExCup title. That was part of a larger $40 million purse. He's now earned $130,390,661 playing on the PGA Tour in his career.
Scheffler's win was more than enough to push him past Woods on the all-time list, something he's pulled off way quicker in his career than Woods did. Woods has earned $120,999,166 throughout his career, and is one of just three players who has earned more than $100 million.
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