Scottie Scheffler’s phenomenal 2024 shows no signs of slowing down, as the Olympic gold medallist continues to amass substantial earnings with a potentially lucrative end to the season on the horizon.
Already having secured six PGA Tour victories this year, Scheffler’s triumph at the Olympics last weekend, though not significantly boosting his net worth, has highlighted his exceptional form. His total prize money for 2024 stands at an impressive $28,148,691 (£22,115,582).
Adding to this, Scheffler is poised to receive an additional $8 million (£6.2 million) bonus, thanks to his guaranteed top finish in the Comcast Business Top 10. This initiative, which started in 2021, distributes a $20 million sum among the top ten finishers in the FedEx Cup regular season standings. With Scheffler’s dominant performance, he is untouchable in this ranking, providing him further opportunities to increase his lead.
Looking ahead, there are still two major $20 million purse events remaining: the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the BMW Championship, both scheduled for later this month. Victories in these events could each bring in $3.6 million (£2.8 million). Following these, Scheffler will compete in the season-ending Tour Championship, where the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings vie for the title of FedEx champion.
Entering the Tour Championship as the top seed, Scheffler will start ahead of his competitors at 10-under par, a strokes-based advantage designed to reward the best performers of the season. Given his current form, he is a strong contender for the top prize of $25 million (£20 million).
Additionally, Scheffler stands to benefit from the Player Impact Program, introduced in the 2020/21 season to reward players who generate significant positive influence on the tour. This program, which factors in internet searches and social media reach, has seen its prize pool reduced from $100 million (£79 million) for the top 20 players to $50 million (£39 million) for the top 10. The winner now receives $10 million (£8 million), down from the $15 million Rory McIlroy received in 2023.
In total, Scheffler could still compete for an additional $42.2 million (£33.2 million) this year. He has already shattered his previous record from the 2022/23 PGA Tour season, where he earned $21 million (£16 million), and his earnings could reach unprecedented levels by the end of 2024.