Tiger Woods remains PGA Tour earnings leader at nearly $121 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

As of August 22, 2026, Tiger Woods has earned nearly $121 million in his PGA Tour career, leading all players. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are reportedly closing in on Woods' record, with Scheffler approximately $1 million shy and McIlroy about $4.5 million behind. Despite his hiatus from professional golf due to injury and a DUI incident, Woods remains a historic figure in golf. With increased tournament payouts, his earnings record may soon be surpassed, although his overall accomplishments set a high standard. The upcoming BMW Championship could potentially shift the standings further.
- •Woods' PGA Tour earnings total $120,999,166.
- •Scheffler trails Woods by about $1 million entering the BMW Championship.
- •McIlroy is approximately $4.5 million behind Woods' earnings.
- •Woods has a career total of 110 professional wins.
- •He is currently on hiatus from competitive golf.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tiger Woods career earnings record: How golf legend accumulated over $120 million in historic career
"While his earnings record will soon be passed, Woods has made a historic amount on the PGA Tour alone.
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