In under five seasons, Scottie Scheffler has transformed from a win‑less rookie on the PGA Tour into the golfer who eclipsed Tiger Woods' 26‑year‑old career earnings record. While direct monetary comparisons are tricky—prize purses have swelled dramatically since Woods’ heyday—the speed with which Scheffler has overtaken that benchmark underscores the sheer dominance he has displayed on the Tour. Woods still sits atop the official PGA Tour career money list with $120,999,166, a figure that reflects his final competitive appearances in 2024.
Scheffler, however, vaulted past the $130 million threshold after his commanding triumph at the Tour Championship held at East Lake, sealing his place among the sport’s all‑time earners. A three‑stroke victory over Viktor Hovland not only gave Scheffler his third PGA Tour win of the season but also placed him alongside Woods and Rory McIlroy as the only players to capture multiple FedExCup titles. "Coming from behind to win feels amazing," Scheffler said after the tournament.
"There were a lot of talented guys ahead of me on the leaderboard, but I got off to a good start and put myself in the mix." That win bookended a remarkable year that began with a victory at The American Express and included a seven‑month stretch without a win despite consistently high finishes. During that stretch Scheffler logged ten top‑four finishes, including a runner‑up finish to Rory McIlroy at The Masters and five additional second‑place results.
He entered the FedExCup playoffs as the No. 1 seed for the fifth straight season. His playoff performance was equally impressive. Scheffler opened the FedExCup playoffs with an eight‑stroke win at the FedEx St.
Jude Championship, then capped the series with his East Lake triumph, becoming only the 31st player in PGA Tour history to reach 22 career victories. "I felt like I had underperformed in some of the previous playoffs," Scheffler reflected. "In 2022 and 2023 I had leads but couldn’t close. This year I came in, won two of the three playoff events, and that’s a great way to finish the season." Scheffler’s five‑year streak of multiple PGA Tour wins matches Woods' best run and makes him the first player since Dustin Johnson (2016‑18) to notch three or more victories in three consecutive seasons.
Tiger Woods himself praised Scheffler on social media, noting, "Three wins, five runner‑ups and finishing the season No. 1 — those are numbers to be proud of. Incredible consistency all season long.
Congrats on a historic season, Scottie." Statistically, Scheffler was nearly a full shot better per round than his nearest rival across the season, leading in key categories such as tee‑to‑green, greens‑in‑regulation, and scoring average. Hovland, his closest competitor at the Tour Championship, observed, "He doesn’t have to do anything crazy.
He can play smart, pick his spots and stay in the mix. On the final day most of the field struggled, but he kept his composure and posted a solid score that did the job." Only Greg Norman and Tiger Woods have spent more weeks as world No. 1 than Scheffler, who has held the top spot since May 2023.
To eclipse Woods' record of 281 consecutive weeks at No. 1, Scheffler would need to remain world leader until October 2028—a goal the four‑time major champion is clearly intent on pursuing.
When asked about the pressure of maintaining such a high standard, Scheffler admitted, "I hold myself to a very high bar, which can be both good and bad. Sometimes I can be a bit of a pain when things aren’t going right. I don’t take days off; I’m highly competitive and proud of the consistency I’ve shown over the years." He continued, "I try to give my all every day, because playing on the PGA Tour feels like a gift.
I don’t want to look back and wonder if I could have done more. Years like this remind me how important it is to give everything I have." Having a 15‑time major champion describe his season as "incredible" and "historic" is a clear sign that Scheffler is operating at a generational level, reminiscent of Woods at his peak.
As the PGA Tour heads into a two‑week break before launching its FedExCup Fall schedule—with the inaugural Biltmore Championship set for September 17‑20 in Asheville, North Carolina—Scheffler’s momentum shows no signs of waning. Soon after, he will represent Team USA in the Presidents Cup, which returns to Medinah next week as the United States seeks an 11th straight victory in the biennial competition. Fans can follow the latest Sky Sports deals or stream the action without a contract on the NOW platform. Overall, Scheffler’s 2024‑25 campaign has been a masterclass in consistency, resilience, and elite performance.
From breaking a long‑standing earnings record to securing multiple FedExCup titles and maintaining world‑number‑one status, he has cemented his place among golf’s modern greats while setting the stage for an even more ambitious pursuit of the sport’s historic milestones.