World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler captured the Tour Championship and his second FedEx Cup title on Sunday in Atlanta, securing a $10 million bonus and surpassing Tiger Woods atop the PGA Tour career money list, according to reports from the Associated Press and Golf Digest.
How Scottie Scheffler Won the 2026 Tour Championship
Entering Sunday’s final round at East Lake Golf Club three shots off the lead, Scheffler fired a 4-under-par 66 to finish at 16-under 264, overtaking Viktor Hovland by three strokes, as reported by Golf Digest. According to the Associated Press, Scheffler’s comeback started with a 5-iron that stopped inches from the cup on the 211-yard second hole, followed by a 25-foot birdie putt at the fourth.
The victory marked Scheffler’s third win of the year, alongside eight top-two finishes and 13 top-five placings, cementing his status as the frontrunner for a fifth straight Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year, according to Golf Digest. “Coming from behind and being able to win the tournament is a really cool feeling,” Scheffler said, as quoted by Golf Digest.
Surpassing Tiger Woods on the All-Time Money List
The $10 million top prize pushed Scheffler’s career PGA Tour earnings to $130,390,661, moving him past Tiger Woods on the all-time money list, according to Associated Press data. Woods previously held the top spot with approximately $120 million in career earnings, a milestone aided by elevated purses introduced in response to the LIV Golf League, as noted by Golf Digest.
“Three wins, five runner-ups and finishing the season No. 1. Those are some numbers to be proud of,” Tiger Woods wrote in a post on X, according to Golf Digest.
Shielding Family Celebrations From the CBS Broadcast
Following the victory, Scheffler slipped away to celebrate with his family while a television camera continued rolling through an open doorway, according to the Associated Press. Upon noticing the lens, Scheffler removed his cap and placed it directly over the camera to block the shot, carving out a private moment with his wife, Meredith, and their children, Bennett and Remy.
The scene echoed a similar moment two weeks earlier at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which marked the first time 4-month-old Remy attended one of his father’s tournament wins, the Associated Press reported. Scheffler has frequently stated that golf trophies lose their significance once he returns home, emphasizing that he prioritizes being a father over a professional golfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Scottie Scheffler win at the Tour Championship?
Scheffler earned $10 million for winning the Tour Championship, adding to a $23 million bonus he secured for leading the FedEx Cup points standings after the previous week’s BMW Championship, according to Golf Digest.
What are Scottie Scheffler’s total career earnings?
Following his Tour Championship victory, Scheffler’s career earnings reached $130,390,661, surpassing Tiger Woods for first place on the PGA Tour all-time money list, according to the Associated Press.
How many FedEx Cup titles does Scottie Scheffler have?
Scheffler has won two FedEx Cup titles, first claiming the season-long race two years prior and adding his second title at East Lake, according to Golf Digest.
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