Scottie Scheffler Addresses Potential for Breaking Major Tiger Woods Record

Scottie Scheffler, the golfer currently leading the FedEx Cup standings, recently addressed the possibility of breaking a major record set by former golfing icon Tiger Woods. The record pertains to the highest amount of money earned on the PGA Tour, which has seen significant fluctuations over the years, largely influenced by Woods' arrival and impact on the sport.

Scheffler, when asked about this, did not claim to be close to the record, but estimated he is around a fourth of the way there. He acknowledged Woods' substantial contributions to golf, stating that the financial landscape has drastically improved since Woods entered the sport. Scheffler highlighted the stark contrast between the purses in the early days of Woods' career and the current financial scenarios.

The St. Jude Championship, Scheffler's most recent win, added $3.6 million to his career earnings, bringing his total to $119,964,411. The BMW Championship, the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, offers a $3.6 million prize for the winner, which would significantly boost Scheffler's earnings. The PGA Tour website lists Tiger Woods' career earnings on the PGA Tour at just under $121 million.