Scottie Scheffler moves past a Tiger Woods money standard that stood for nearly 26 years

Tiger Woods attempted to claim his seventh consecutive PGA Tour victory but found himself tied for second at Torrey Pines. On February 13, 2000, the golfer earned $264,000, which positioned him at the top of career tour earnings. This record remained untouchable for nearly 26 years until Sunday, when Scottie Scheffler claimed the Tour Championship victory and $10 million prize, raising his career total to $130,390,661.

Woods had been at $120,999,166 since the 2024 Masters. The rise in prize money, particularly with the introduction of the $10 million purse, was a direct result of Woods' influence and impact on the sport. Scheffler acknowledged the positive effects of Woods on the game of golf and indicated that his focus now lies on his victories rather than the record numbers.