Scottie Scheffler on the cusp of breaking a PGA Tour mark Tiger Woods has held for 26 years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of a PGA Tour record Tiger Woods has held for more than 26 years, one that means next to nothing to the world’s No. 1 player because of so many…
Scottie Scheffler, the current world's No. 1 golfer, is tantalizingly close to breaking Tiger Woods' PGA Tour record of 82 wins, a mark Woods has held for over 26 years. The 32-year-old American is on a winning streak, having claimed his 21st career PGA Tour victory in the St. Jude Championship held in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 16, 2026.
Scheffler's latest triumph earned him a hefty sum of $3.6 million, making him the fifth player this year to earn $2 million or more. This has brought him within $1,034,756 of surpassing Woods' career earnings record.
Scheffler acknowledges that the record holds no special significance to him, given the factors that have inflated purses in recent years. The rise in prize money is largely attributed to the success of Tiger Woods and the emergence of LIV Golf. Despite the increased earnings, Scheffler does not seem overly concerned about the record.
"That has a lot to do with the purses and all that," Scheffler stated, emphasizing that his focus remains on his performance rather than the financial aspect. Meanwhile, other top players such as Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, and Adam Scott are also eyeing the BMW Championship and the opportunity to advance to the second FedEx Cup playoffs event at East Lake, where a $40 million purse awaits.
For Gary Woodland, a chance to return to the Tour Championship for the first time in six years is a significant milestone, especially given his recent brain surgery recovery.
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