Scottie Scheffler passes Tiger Woods, becomes PGA Tour's all-time earnings leader after Tour Championship win
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler became the PGA Tour's all-time career earnings leader after winning the Tour Championship, surpassing Tiger Woods with career earnings of $130.39 million.
- Scheffler earned $10 million from the Tour Championship win, part of a $40 million purse, pushing him past Woods, who has career earnings of $120.99 million.
- Scheffler achieved this milestone faster than Woods, benefiting from larger prize purses in today's PGA Tour events, with signature tournaments now offering around $20 million.
- Woods, a 50-year-old golf legend with 82 PGA Tour wins and 15 major championships, is currently recovering from injuries and recent personal issues.
- At 30 years old, Scheffler has won 22 times on Tour, including four majors, and is on a strong trajectory in the modern era of golf, though he still has a way to go to match Woods' overall career success.
