Scottie Scheffler has done it: The man has surpassed Tiger Woods in official PGA Tour career prize money – a true game-changer in the golf pantheon! With his triumph at the 2026 Tour Championship, he not only claimed the victory and his second FedExCup title, but also a hefty 10 million dollars. This propelled him to an incredible $130,390,661 in total prize money.
He thus leaves behind the legend Tiger Woods, whose career prize money mark stands at $120,999,166. Tiger, of course, remains an icon, but on the official PGA Tour prize money list, Scheffler is now at the top. This season alone, he raked in over 30 million dollars – truly impressive and a statement that underscores his dominance in 2026.
Clash of the Titans: Scheffler vs. McIlroy
It's interesting to look at Rory McIlroy, who, along with Scheffler, forms the current pinnacle of top earners. McIlroy boasts an impressive 30 PGA Tour wins and six Majors, while Scheffler, with 22 wins and four Majors, also has a stellar record to show. These two are currently the absolute best on the Tour and are engaging in a thrilling battle for supremacy on the green.
A Record with an Asterisk
It's important to put this milestone into perspective: This is purely about official PGA Tour prize money. Sponsorship deals, advertising revenue, and other earnings are not included here. Nevertheless, with this record, Scheffler has proven that he not only sweeps Majors and gives his all off the tee, but also makes the cash registers ring – and at a historic level.
