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Scheffler wins Tour Championship, surpasses Tiger Woods’ earnings

8/31/2026

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Scheffler Surpasses Woods

Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship, earning $10 million.
His victory moved him past Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour career earnings list.
Scheffler’s season earnings reached $30,937,525, breaking the single-season record.
He finished 16-under 264, three strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland.
Scheffler’s career earnings rose to $130,390,661, surpassing Woods’ $120,999,166.

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Scheffler Switches

Scottie Scheffler switched to a TaylorMade Qi4D driver two weeks before the Tour Championship, citing backup concerns.
He credited the Qi4D’s blue face for better feel and used it to win in Memphis and at East Lake.
Scheffler battled hand, foot and mouth disease during the BMW Championship yet finished tied for 12th.
Viktor Hovland’s disputed bunker incident triggered a rule inquiry with no penalty assessed.

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Scheffler Surpasses Woods

Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship, earning $10 million.
His victory moved him past Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour career earnings list.
Scheffler’s season earnings reached $30,937,525, breaking the single-season record.
He finished 16-under 264, three strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland.
Scheffler’s career earnings rose to $130,390,661, surpassing Woods’ $120,999,166.

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