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Scottie Scheffler passes Tiger Woods at No. 1 on PGA Tour all-time money list
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler became the highest-earning player in PGA Tour history after winning the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup at East Lake Golf Club, earning $10 million and surpassing Tiger Woods' career earnings.
- Scheffler's career earnings now total $130.39 million, putting him over $11 million ahead of Rory McIlroy and well past Woods' previous record of nearly $121 million.
- Tiger Woods held the top spot on the all-time money list for nearly 25 years, benefiting from his era's growth in PGA Tour purses driven by his popularity and the introduction of the FedExCup Playoffs.
- With Scheffler only 30 years old and the upcoming PGA Tour Championship Series offering $20 million purses starting in 2028, he is poised to extend his earnings lead significantly in the coming years.
- Rory McIlroy is closing in on Woods' total and could soon move into second place with continued high finishes or victories.
