Scottie Scheffler Wins Second FedExCup, Surpasses Tiger Woods in Career Earnings

Scottie Scheffler continues to assert his status as the world's number one golfer by winning the 2026 FedExCup, marking his second title in three years at the TOUR Championship. This victory not only earned him $10 million but also propelled him past legend Tiger Woods in career earnings, reaching $130,390,661. At East Lake Golf Club, Scheffler started three shots behind leader Viktor Hovland due to the Starting Strokes format. A final-round 66 (-4) highlighted by two exceptional shots — a 5-iron to two inches on the 211-yard par-3 3rd hole and a 25-foot birdie putt on the 4th — helped him take the lead. By the 13th hole, Scheffler held the lead for the first time and finished three strokes ahead of Hovland. This is Scheffler's third win of 2026, tying him with Gotterup, Fitzpatrick, and Clark for most titles. He also recorded five runner-up finishes, including a playoff loss to Hovland at the Travelers Championship. However, his consistency throughout the season — with two wins in the three-week playoff stretch — shows he knows how to peak at the right time. A special highlight is his four consecutive Jack Nicklaus Awards (PGA Tour Player of the Year). A fifth win would tie Tiger Woods' record. Surpassing Woods in earnings adds significance, though experts note that current purses (the TOUR Championship's $40 million package now counts as official money) are the main driver — during his peak, Woods never played for more than a $10 million purse. Nevertheless, Scheffler is a phenomenon of the new era. He is not only an all-around elite ball-striker (exemplified by the stunning 5-iron) but also shows tremendous mental composure when overcoming top rivals. Viktor Hovland, the TOUR Championship runner-up, is the only player to beat Scheffler in a playoff this season, promising a new great rivalry. With two FedExCups in three years and four consecutive Jack Nicklaus Awards, Scheffler is rewriting history. If he maintains this form, matching or surpassing Woods' records is no longer a fantasy. For now, Vietnamese golf fans can admire a true champion — one who turns data into wins and challenges into opportunities.