13 Mind-Blowing Money Stats Behind Scottie Scheffler’s Historic 2024 Season
Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable 2024 season stands out not only for his on-course success but also for the staggering financial rewards he reaped. In a year marked by historic achievements, Scheffler’s ascent to the top of the golf world was accompanied by an unprecedented influx of earnings, reflecting the explosion of money in modern golf. The…
Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable 2024 season stands out not only for his on-course success but also for the staggering financial rewards he reaped. In a year marked by historic achievements, Scheffler’s ascent to the top of the golf world was accompanied by an unprecedented influx of earnings, reflecting the explosion of money in modern golf.
The $60 Million Season
Scheffler’s 2024 season was a masterclass in elite golfing, earning him a spot at the top of the World Golf Rankings. With eight victories, including a Masters win, an Olympic gold medal, and a dominant performance at the Tour Championship, his accomplishments were nothing short of extraordinary. Yet, the most jaw-dropping statistic of all was his earnings: over $62 million, the highest single-season earnings in PGA Tour history. This figure not only doubles the earnings of the next highest earner, Xander Schauffele ($29 million), but it also overshadows the most profitable seasons in the history of the sport.
A Payday Like No Other
Scheffler’s $25 million payout from the Tour Championship set a new benchmark for the most money ever won in a single season of competitive golf. While LIV Golf’s signing bonuses have been lucrative, even they pale in comparison to Scheffler’s total earnings from competing in actual tournaments.
The 13 Mind-Blowing Stats
1. **$62,228,357**: Scheffler’s official on-course earnings from the 2024 PGA Tour season.
2. **7**: The number of players in PGA Tour history who have earned more than Scheffler’s 2024 earnings across their entire careers. This elite group includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, Adam Scott, Justin Rose, and Jordan Spieth.
3. **$3,275,176.68**: Scheffler’s average earnings per tournament start in 2024.
4. **$818,794.11**: Scheffler’s average earnings per tournament round in 2024.
5. **$12,039.32**: Scheffler’s earnings per shot in 2024.
6. **$37,500**: The amount Scheffler earned from winning Olympic gold, courtesy of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
7. **$37,500**: The smallest paycheck Scheffler received from a tournament in 2024.
8. **190**: The number of players on the PGA Tour money list who earned less in 2024 than Scheffler’s average earnings per tournament.
9. **48**: The number of players on the PGA Tour money list who earned more in 2024 than Scheffler’s average earnings per tournament.
10. **$61,729,067**: The total combined earnings of the bottom 142 players on the PGA Tour money list in 2024, a figure Scheffler surpassed single-handedly.
11. **$5,734,031**: Jack Nicklaus’ career on-course earnings.
12. **476**: The number of shots it took Scheffler in 2024 to surpass Jack Nicklaus’ career earnings, when calculating based on Scheffler’s average earnings per shot.
13. **7**: The number of rounds it took Scheffler in 2024 to eclipse Jack Nicklaus’ career earnings, based on his average earnings per round.
Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 season was more than just a display of golfing prowess—it was a financial triumph that set new standards for earnings in the sport, highlighting the extraordinary growth of golf’s money era.
