Scottie Scheffler passes Tiger Woods on PGA Tour career money list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Scottie Scheffler became the new leader of the PGA Tour career money list following his victory at the Tour Championship. With the $10 million first-place prize from the event, Scheffler reached $130 million in career earnings, moving past the $121 million mark held by Tiger Woods. Woods occupied the top spot on the list for 26 years prior to this result. While Scheffler continues to accumulate earnings and titles, observers noted the historical significance of the benchmark Woods held throughout his career. The change in the standings arrives as Scheffler further solidifies his standing in the sport relative to his peers. Future discourse will focus on whether Scheffler can match the long-term on-course accomplishments and influence that characterized the career of Woods.
- •Scottie Scheffler surpassed Tiger Woods on the all-time PGA Tour money list.
- •Scheffler reached $130 million in earnings after winning the Tour Championship.
- •Tiger Woods held the top position on the money list for 26 years.
- •The official career earnings for Woods stand at $121 million.
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