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Scottie Scheffler edges closer to Tiger Woods's career earnings at FedEx St. Jude

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Scottie Scheffler edges closer to Tiger Woods's career earnings at FedEx St. Jude

Summary

Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, finishing at -17, eight strokes ahead of Si Woo Kim. This victory earned him $3.6 million, bringing his total PGA Tour career earnings to $119.96 million, just shy of Tiger Woods's record of nearly $121 million. Scheffler had a strong performance after a bogey early in the round and aims to surpass Woods in earnings at next week's BMW Championship, where a similar prize is up for grabs. The final qualifying spots for the top 50 PGA Tour golfers for the playoffs are also now set after this tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 16, 2026.
•He finished at -17, eight strokes ahead of Si Woo Kim.
•Scheffler's total earnings now stand at $119.96 million.
•Woods holds the record close to $121 million.
•The BMW Championship offers a $3.6 million prize next week.

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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler Just Passed Rory McIlroy — Now Tiger Woods’ Record Is in His Sights
10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler Nears Tiger Woods’s Career Earnings As He Laps FedEx Field

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