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Scheffler Tops Woods in Earnings After Tour Championship Win
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Scheffler Tops Woods in Earnings After Tour Championship Win

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, securing a $10 million prize and surpassing Tiger Woods as the all-time leader in PGA Tour earnings. The 30-year-old finished three strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland, bringing his career total to $130.4 million. Scheffler celebrated his victory with a beer and a cheeseburger, marking his fifth consecutive year atop the tour money list.

Scheffler Breaks 26-Year Woods Earnings Record After Tour Championship Win
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Scheffler Breaks 26-Year Woods Earnings Record After Tour Championship Win

Scottie Scheffler has officially surpassed Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour’s all-time career money leader. By winning the 2026 PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta, Scheffler secured a $10 million prize and the FedEx Cup, pushing his total career earnings to $130,390,661. This milestone ends a nearly 26-year streak where Woods held the top spot, a record that had stood since 2000. The shift highlights the significant growth in tour purses and bonuses over the past two decades.

Scheffler Erases Deficit to Claim Second FedEx Cup, Toppling Woods in Earnings
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Scheffler Erases Deficit to Claim Second FedEx Cup, Toppling Woods in Earnings

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship by three strokes, securing his second FedEx Cup title and moving to the top of the PGA Tour career money list. The world number one overcame a three-shot deficit against Viktor Hovland, earning $10 million and surpassing Tiger Woods' all-time earnings record. Hovland finished second after a poor final round, while a disputed bunker shot controversy did not alter the final standings.

Scheffler Overtakes Woods for Top Spot on PGA Tour Career Earnings List
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Scheffler Overtakes Woods for Top Spot on PGA Tour Career Earnings List

Scottie Scheffler has become the highest-earning player in PGA Tour history, surpassing Tiger Woods' long-standing record. The milestone was achieved following his second FedEx Cup and Tour Championship victory at East Lake Golf Club. Scheffler's career earnings now total approximately $130.4 million, placing him ahead of Woods, who held the record for nearly 25 years. The win also solidifies Scheffler's position as the likely recipient of the PGA Tour Player of the Year award for the fifth consecutive time.

Scheffler Overtakes Woods on PGA Tour Earnings List After Tour Championship Win
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Scheffler Overtakes Woods on PGA Tour Earnings List After Tour Championship Win

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, finishing at 16-under par to claim his second FedEx Cup title. The victory pushed his career earnings to $130,390,661, surpassing Tiger Woods' record of $120,999,166. Rory McIlroy finished tied for fourth, narrowly missing the chance to overtake Woods for second place on the all-time money list.

Scheffler Overtakes Woods for Top PGA Tour Earnings After Tour Championship Win
sports1 month ago

Scheffler Overtakes Woods for Top PGA Tour Earnings After Tour Championship Win

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship by three strokes, securing his second FedEx Cup title and 22nd PGA Tour victory. The win added $10 million to his career total, pushing him to $130,390,661 and surpassing Tiger Woods for the most career earnings in PGA Tour history. Woods had held the record for 26 years. Scheffler also finished the season with five runner-up finishes, while Viktor Hovland placed second.

Scheffler claims second FedEx Cup as rule debate erupts over Gerard's lucky drop
golf1 month ago

Scheffler claims second FedEx Cup as rule debate erupts over Gerard's lucky drop

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup at East Lake, finishing at 16-under par to claim a $10m prize and surpass Tiger Woods in career earnings. Viktor Hovland finished second, while Ryan Gerard placed third after a controversial embedded ball drop on the 17th hole during the third round. The incident sparked fan outrage over the current relief rules, with many calling for stricter placement requirements.