Scottie Scheffler goes red in awkward chat about incredible PGA Tour earnings

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, has enjoyed a remarkable 2024, amassing nearly £50 million in earnings. This windfall comes from his second Masters title and a victory in the FedEx Cup, which alone offers a prize of £19 million. Despite his incredible financial success, Scheffler insists that money isn’t his main motivation.

During an appearance on the *Pardon My Take* podcast, Scheffler admitted that he found out about his enormous 2024 earnings by reading about them in the media. When asked about the eye-catching figure of $62 million (approximately £47 million) in winnings for the year, the 28-year-old appeared slightly uncomfortable, saying, “I did read that, yep, I think so. I don’t really have much to say on that.” He went on to add, “It’s been a fun year. I don’t really think about the money very much. That becomes a big deal with the FedEx and everything. At the end of the day, I’m just playing golf. The money is just a gift on top of that. It’s really all it is.”

Scheffler then reflected on his more modest beginnings on the PGA Tour, recalling his first paycheck after a 40th-place finish in his debut event. “I remember playing my first PGA Tour event as a pro. I didn’t play great. It was two weeks after graduating from college and I made 30 or 40 grand, something like that. You get a text from the tour after each tournament telling you how much money you’ve made. I looked at it and thought, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s how much I got paid? That’s insane.’ So it’s pretty fun. I still feel like a kid. I get to go and play golf and have fun.”

While Scheffler continues to dominate the sport, with a strong lead in the world rankings despite major wins by competitors like Xander Schauffele, he’s gearing up for another big event. In December, Scheffler is set to team up with Rory McIlroy in a special PGA Tour vs LIV Golf match, facing Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in Las Vegas. Although there will be no prize money on the line, the four golfers will receive significant appearance fees.

This match is seen as another positive step in the improving relations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Since the shocking announcement of a “framework agreement” in June 2023 between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which finances LIV Golf, both sides have been working towards a resolution.