Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 20, 2026 —

Golfer Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of surpassing Tiger Woods’s long-standing PGA Tour career earnings record. As of the BMW Championship, Scheffler trails Woods’s total by just over $1 million.

Woods has held the record for career earnings for more than 26 years. Scheffler’s proximity to this milestone marks a significant achievement in his ongoing professional golf career.

Despite the potential to break Woods’s earnings record, Scheffler has expressed that he views career wins as a more important measure of success than financial accumulation. He acknowledged that the landscape of professional golf has evolved, with prize money increasing considerably since Woods started his career.

The exact current earnings totals for both golfers as of the BMW Championship were not provided. The PGA Tour has seen substantial growth in prize money over the decades, influencing the potential earnings of players.

Scheffler’s performance this season and over his career has positioned him as a leading contender in PGA Tour events. His pursuit of this financial record coincides with his consistent high-level play on the tour.

Further details regarding the specific amounts and the timeline for when Scheffler might officially surpass Woods’s record were not available.



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