Scottie Scheffler is within striking distance of surpassing Tiger Woods for the most career earnings in PGA Tour history. Following his dominant eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, Scheffler has accumulated $119,964,411 in on-course prize money, leaving him just over $1 million behind Woods' record of $120,999,166.
With two high-purse events remaining on the schedule, the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship, Scheffler is poised to take the top spot in career earnings. The BMW Championship is a no-cut event with a $20 million purse, while the Tour Championship in Atlanta features a $40 million purse, also with no cut. The winner of the Tour Championship will earn $10 million, and the top eight players will secure at least $1 million.
Scheffler's recent win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship added $3.6 million to his career total. The financial landscape of professional golf has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly as the PGA Tour transitioned from a non-profit to a for-profit entity. This era has seen increased purses, with Scheffler benefiting from the current financial boom.
For comparison, Woods' 2019 Masters win earned him $2.07 million, while Scheffler's first Masters victory three years later yielded $2.7 million. Woods achieved his career earnings total of $120.9 million over 378 starts and 82 wins. Scheffler, who has fewer than 168 starts on the tour, is on the cusp of matching that figure.
Currently, Woods leads the PGA Tour's all-time money list, with Scheffler in second place. Rory McIlroy holds the third position with $116.4 million in career earnings. Justin Rose is fourth, with less than $79 million.
