Another major, another mountain of cash for Scottie Scheffler. The 28-year-old phenom just added The Open Championship to his résumé, and while fans marvel at his clutch putting and robotic consistency, his bank account might be the best stat of all.
In a season that already felt like a coronation, Scheffler’s 2025 payday is soaring into historically elite territory. After his win at Royal Portrush, he’s pocketed $19.2 million in prize money this year alone, making him the PGA Tour’s money leader once again.
And yes, Rory McIlroy is within reach at $16.1 million, but nobody’s matching Scheffler’s relentless floor. Even in weeks he doesn’t win, he finishes high, and the checks keep cashing.
2025 Breakdown: Where the Millions Came From
Scheffler’s earnings includes wins at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the PGA Championship, the Memorial, and now The Open Championship. When you factor in a bunch of top-10s and a runner-up or two, and the numbers quickly get staggering:
- CJ CUP Byron Nelson (WIN) – $1.782 million
- PGA Championship (WIN) – $3.42 million
- The Memorial (WIN) – $4 million
- The Open Championship (WIN) – $3.1 million
- The Masters – $1.008 million
- Genesis Invitational – $1.2 million
- And more…
Even his less-flashy finishes like T-8 at the Travelers ($695K) or T-12 at the U.S. Open ($615K) keep piling onto the mountain.
The Money Trail: How He Stacks Up All-Time
To put this into perspective, Scheffler’s 2025 earnings would already rank third all-time in single-season PGA Tour prize money history — and he’s still got events left. That’s wild. But get this: he owns the record, too.
Last season, Scheffler raked in $27.7 million, shattering the PGA Tour’s single-season mark. That didn’t even include the $25 million bonus he grabbed by winning the FedEx Cup. Throw in some PIP bonuses, and you start wondering if he’s part cyborg.
Through his PGA Tour career, Scheffler has now earned $91 million in official prize money and nearly $156 million overall across bonuses and unofficial events. And again — he’s not even 30 yet.
Tiger Comparisons Are Real — and Not Just Metaphorical
Tiger Woods remains the standard in golf greatness, but Scheffler is quickly becoming the standard in golf dominance in the modern era of professional golf. And it’s not just the wins — it’s the consistency. He’s not showing up just to cash a check — he’s living on the first page of the leaderboard, every single week.
He’s the guy everyone expects to beat. And more often than not, they can’t. So when Scottie tees it up next time, just remember: he’s not just playing for trophies. He’s printing money — one smooth swing at a time.
