How Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Tour earnings per start compare to Tiger Woods

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Scottie Scheffler keeps adding trophies to his collection—and picking up some big paydays along the way.

Scheffler’s latest win at The Memorial came with a $4 million check, pushing his total earnings over the past 30 days past the $10 million mark.

His run of form has pushed him into elite company—not just in terms of wins, but earnings as well.

And while it’s always tricky comparing eras, Scheffler’s numbers per start already stand out alongside those of Tiger Woods.

How Scottie Scheffler’s earnings compare to Tiger Woods

Neither Scheffler nor Woods is hurting for cash. Scheffler has now racked up $86 million in PGA Tour prize money, while Woods leads all-time with over $120 million—an even more impressive number given smaller purses in his prime years.

But when you break it down per start, a recent stat shared by golf journalist Jason Sobel highlights just how efficient Scheffler has been:

To be pulling in over $600,000 per start is remarkable—and if he keeps up this pace, Scheffler will likely surpass Woods in total earnings long before his playing days are through.

The Highest-Earning Players in PGA Tour History

Comparing career earnings alone doesn’t tell the full story—purses change, schedules vary, and field strength comes into play.

But looking at the all-time leaderboard of golf’s highest-ever earners still offers some context for what Scheffler has already accomplished.

Highest earning PGA Tour players. Credit, PGA Tour.

Scheffler’s climb up the list shows no signs of slowing, and while he doesn’t seem driven by money, crossing the $100 million mark feels inevitable—especially as tournament prize pools continue to grow.