Scottie Scheffler has overtaken Tiger Woods and now sits atop the PGA Tour career earnings list – a record that stood for over 26 years and ushers in a new era of financial dominance in professional golf. Following his triumph at the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake and the hefty winner's check of $10 million, Scheffler has an incredible $130,390,661 in his account, leaving Woods behind with $120,999,166. A takeover that writes golf history.
What a spectacular round! Scheffler clinched victory at the Tour Championship with an impressive 4-under 66 in the final round. He overcame a three-stroke deficit to secure his second FedExCup title. The $40 million distributed at the tournament counts as official prize money and propelled Scheffler directly to the top.
New Financial Heights
This milestone powerfully illustrates how prize money on the PGA Tour has rapidly evolved, especially with increased prize pools and the FedExCup Playoffs. Woods' record came from a completely different era, which only underscores his long dominance. Scheffler's ascent is particularly striking: Before the Tour Championship, he was still about $608,505 behind Woods – after the victory, he was light-years ahead. His 2026 season earnings reached an incredible $30,937,525, marking a new record for the most earnings in a single PGA Tour season.
McIlroy in the Shadow of Legends
Rory McIlroy also competed and delivered a strong performance. He finished the Tour Championship T-4 and pocketed $1,695,000. Nevertheless, it wasn't enough to reclaim second place, which Scheffler had already snatched from him after the FedEx St. Jude Championship. McIlroy remains third on the all-time earnings list with over $117 million. He would have needed a solo fourth-place finish or better to overtake Woods. That's how business is done on the green.
