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Scottie Scheffler earns $10M but remains behind Tiger Woods on money list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Scottie Scheffler earns $10M but remains behind Tiger Woods on money list

Summary

Scottie Scheffler concluded the regular PGA Tour season with a $10 million bonus for finishing atop the money standings for the fourth time in five years. Despite this achievement, his total career earnings of $116.4 million still place him behind Tiger Woods, who holds the record with $121 million. Rory McIlroy also ranks close with $116.4 million. The upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs offer substantial prize money, potentially impacting the career earnings leaderboard. The first two playoff events will feature $20 million purses each, with additional opportunities to increase total payouts at the Tour Championship.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler's earnings as of August 10, 2026, total $116.4 million.
•Woods leads the career money list with $121 million.
•McIlroy matches Scheffler's earnings at $116.4 million.
•The PGA Tour Playoffs feature nearly $100 million in total prize money.
•The first two playoff events each have $20 million purses.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler chasing Tiger Woods on career money list, but new $10M payday doesn't help

What they're saying

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Scottie Scheffler is rapidly closing in on Tiger Woods for the top spot on the PGA career money list. But this $10M payday won't help.
— Yahoo Sports

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