Scottie Scheffler wasn’t just the best golfer in 2024—he was a walking, talking money machine. With a jaw-dropping $104 million in earnings, the 28-year-old put together a season that will be talked about for generations.
Winning nine tournaments and pocketing $70 million in prize money alone, Scheffler dominated the PGA Tour with a mix of supreme ball-striking, ice-cold composure, and an unflappable mental game. But the real shocker? That wasn’t even his full paycheck.
Breaking Down Scheffler’s Mega Earnings
How did Scheffler’s fortune soar past the $100 million mark? The breakdown is enough to make any golfer—or accountant—do a double-take:
- $70 million – Official PGA Tour prize money
- $25 million – FedEx Cup Playoffs payout
- $16 million – Player Impact Program + Comcast Business Tour Top-10 bonus
- $5 million – Cryptocurrency winnings from The Showdown
- $37,500 – Olympic gold medal bonus from the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee
- $28 million – Sponsorships & endorsements
The grand total? $104 million—and that’s just what’s on record.
Wait… He Wasn’t the Highest Earner?
Despite this outrageous payday, Scheffler still finished second in golf’s money race. That distinction belonged to Jon Rahm, who raked in $106 million—thanks in large part to his blockbuster move to LIV Golf.
Rahm’s defection to the Saudi-backed tour came with an astronomical signing bonus, instantly making him the richest man in golf for 2024.
Other big-money winners:
- Rory McIlroy – $79.8 million
- Tiger Woods – $62.1 million (despite playing only a handful of events)
It begs the question: What would Tiger’s number look like if he had played a full season?
What’s in Store for 2025?
With more money than ever flooding into golf, the 2025 earnings race is shaping up to be even bigger. While Tiger Woods is expected to play a limited schedule, his mere presence at events ensures massive sponsorship deals and appearance fees.
Meanwhile, Scheffler, Rahm, and McIlroy will likely battle for the top earner spot, with Rahm’s LIV contract and Scheffler’s PGA Tour dominance making them the early frontrunners.
One thing is certain: golfers aren’t just playing for trophies anymore—they’re playing for generational wealth.