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Scottie Scheffler moves past Tiger Woods as career money leader
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler surpassed Tiger Woods to become the all-time leader in PGA Tour career earnings, reaching $130.39 million after winning the Tour Championship and its $10 million official prize.
- Tiger Woods had held the top spot in career earnings since February 2000, accumulating $120.99 million before his last PGA Tour cut at the 2024 Masters.
- The dramatic increase in prize money is due to the sport's growth sparked by Woods' popularity and the PGA Tour's response to Saudi-funded LIV Golf, with multiple tournaments now offering purses of $20 million or more.
- Scheffler, world No. 1 since May 2023, has earned over $72.7 million in his last 50 tournaments, highlighting the rapid financial growth in modern golf compared to Woods' peak years.
- Despite the earnings milestone, Scheffler emphasized that breaking Woods' record is more a reflection of Woods' impact on golf rather than a personal achievement, noting his focus remains on winning, with 22 victories compared to Woods' 82 PGA Tour wins.
