Memorial prize money: Scottie Scheffler sets new single-season money record before U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler has once again made history on the PGA Tour by breaking his own single-season earnings record with a resounding victory at the Memorial Tournament. This latest triumph, his fifth win of the season, earned him a staggering $4 million, bringing his total earnings for the season to an unprecedented $24,024,553. This achievement surpasses…
Scottie Scheffler has once again made history on the PGA Tour by breaking his own single-season earnings record with a resounding victory at the Memorial Tournament. This latest triumph, his fifth win of the season, earned him a staggering $4 million, bringing his total earnings for the season to an unprecedented $24,024,553. This achievement surpasses his previous record of $21,014,342 set just last season, highlighting his extraordinary consistency and dominance on the tour.
Scheffler’s victories this season have come at high-profile events, each contributing significantly to his earnings. His wins include the Masters, The Players Championship, and three of the tour’s signature events: the Memorial, RBC Heritage, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. These victories, each accompanied by substantial prize money, underscore Scheffler’s prowess in some of golf’s most competitive and lucrative tournaments.
With this latest success, Scheffler has also climbed the ranks on the PGA Tour’s all-time money list, moving from ninth to seventh place with career earnings totaling $66,589,782. This leap is a testament to his exceptional performance and consistent presence at the top of the leaderboard.
The prize distribution for the Memorial Tournament, held at Muirfield Village, was as follows:
1. **Scottie Scheffler**: 700 FedEx Cup points, $4,000,000.
2. **Collin Morikawa**: 400 points, $2,200,000.
3. **Adam Hadwin**: 350 points, $1,400,000.
4. **Christiaan Bezuidenhout**: 325 points, $1,000,000.
5. **Ludvig Ã…berg**: 275 points, $766,666.67.
5. **Matt Fitzpatrick**: 275 points, $766,666.67.
5. **Sepp Straka**: 275 points, $766,666.67.
8. **Tony Finau**: 191.25 points, $579,000.
8. **Sungjae Im**: 191.25 points, $579,000.
8. **Hideki Matsuyama**: 191.25 points, $579,000.
8. **Xander Schauffele**: 191.25 points, $579,000.
12. **Nick Dunlap**: 145 points, $430,333.33.
12. **Victor Perez**: 145 points, $430,333.33.
12. **Sahith Theegala**: 145 points, $430,333.33.
15. **Sam Burns**: 115 points, $329,000.
15. **Billy Horschel**: 115 points, $329,000.
15. **Viktor Hovland**: 115 points, $329,000.
15. **Si Woo Kim**: 115 points, $329,000.
15. **Rory McIlroy**: 115 points, $329,000.
20. **Corey Conners**: 97.5 points, $259,500.
20. **Tommy Fleetwood**: 97.5 points, $259,500.
22. **Byeong Hun An**: 80 points, $200,200.
22. **Akshay Bhatia**: 80 points, $200,200.
22. **Max Homa**: 80 points, $200,200.
22. **Alex Noren**: 80 points, $200,200.
22. **J.T. Poston**: 80 points, $200,200.
27. **Emiliano Grillo**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
27. **Russell Henley**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
27. **Seamus Power**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
27. **Adam Svensson**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
27. **Nick Taylor**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
27. **Davis Thompson**: 52.5 points, $143,500.
33. **Jason Day**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
33. **Brian Harman**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
33. **Matt Kuchar**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
33. **Peter Malnati**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
33. **Taylor Pendrith**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
33. **Justin Thomas**: 26.5 points, $106,500.
39. **Austin Eckroat**: 20.62 points, $88,000.
39. **Denny McCarthy**: 20.62 points, $88,000.
41. **Thomas Detry**: 19.12 points, $80,000.
41. **Will Zalatoris**: 19.12 points, $80,000.
43. **Keegan Bradley**: 17.62 points, $72,000.
43. **Tom Kim**: 17.62 points, $72,000.
45. **Eric Cole**: 15.37 points, $60,500.
45. **Lee Hodges**: 15.37 points, $60,500.
45. **Tom Hoge**: 15.37 points, $60,500.
45. **Andrew Putnam**: 15.37 points, $60,500.
49. **Shane Lowry**: 13.5 points, $54,000.
50. **Cam Davis**: 12.75 points, $51,500.
50. **Cameron Young**: 12.75 points, $51,500.
52. **Jackson Koivun** (Amateur): No prize money awarded.
Scheffler’s phenomenal season continues to set new standards, not just in terms of his on-course performance but also in the realm of financial success. His dominance in these major events cements his status as one of the top players in the game today, with his earnings reflecting the scale of his achievements.