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Scottie Scheffler earns $23 million FedEx Cup bonus ahead of Tour Championship

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Scottie Scheffler earns $23 million FedEx Cup bonus ahead of Tour Championship
Summary

Scottie Scheffler secured a $23 million payout as part of the 2026 FedEx Cup bonuses awarded after the BMW Championship. The $100 million bonus pool distributed significant funds to the top players, with Scheffler's consistent performance throughout the season earning him the highest payout. Wyndham Clark's recent victory at the BMW Championship propelled him to third in the standings, increasing his bonus from $5.4 million to $8 million. The final event of the season, the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, carries a $40 million purse and will determine the FedEx Cup champion, an honor Tommy Fleetwood aims to defend.

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  • •Scheffler tops the FedEx Cup standings with $23 million bonus
  • •Clark moves to third in standings after BMW Championship win
  • •Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club is upcoming
  • •Total $180 million awarded over three-week span
  • •Bonuses include cash and deferred pension payments
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  • 2:55 PMCBS Sports — 2026 FedEx Cup bonus money breakdown: Scottie Scheffler earns $23 million payout from $100 million pool
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Scheffler earning the top spot in the season-long standings nets him a massive check

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