Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler clinched the FedEx Cup and stepped ahead of Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Atlanta. After a dramatic comeback, the 29-year-old American golfer won the Tour Championship by a three-shot margin, marking his second FedEx Cup title. Scheffler's trajectory included a 4-under 66 in the final round to close a nearly 5-shot deficit, a crucial 25-foot birdie on the fourth hole, and a 25-foot birdie on the 25th to solidify his win.

This season, Scheffler secured three victories, including two within three weeks, tying him with Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick, and U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark for most titles in 2026. He previously won the Jack Nicklaus Award for PGA Tour player of the year in 2024, making him tied with Woods for the most consecutive awards.

With a $40 million purse at the Tour Championship, Scheffler's career earnings now total $130,390,661, surpassing Woods, who had been atop the list for nearly 26 years. This victory was a form of redemption for Scheffler, who faced a playoff loss to Hovland at the Travelers Championship, one of five runner-up finishes this year.