Scottie Scheffler Secures Second FedEx Cup, Surpasses Tiger Woods in PGA Tour Earnings

POLICY WIRE — Atlanta, USA — Scottie Scheffler clinched his second FedEx Cup title, marking his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour. This achievement comes after an extraordinary five-year period.

Scheffler finished with a 4-under 66 in the Tour Championship, a score unmatched by any of the top six players. He had to wait for the final groups to complete their rounds to confirm his victory.

I grabbed a beer. It tasted great. I don\’t drink often, but this was a well-earned beer, Scheffler remarked, noting his wife and manager\’s surprise at his rare indulgence.

Scheffler\’s win at East Lake saw him overcome a three-shot deficit in just four holes, securing the Tour Championship and his second FedEx Cup. He also surpassed Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings.

His remarkable comeback began with a near-perfect 5-iron shot on the second hole, followed by a 25-foot birdie on the fourth. He took the lead for the first time on the 13th hole and ultimately won by three shots.

This victory was Scheffler\’s first with the lowest 72-hole score at the Tour Championship, a feat he particularly values over his 2024 win, which included starting strokes.

Scheffler\’s $10 million win from the $40 million purse at the Tour Championship boosted his career earnings to $130,390,661, surpassing Woods\’ long-standing record.

Viktor Hovland finished second, earning $5 million, despite several missed putts that could have changed the outcome. He\’s just good, and he played good every day, Hovland admitted.

Ryan Gerard finished third, shooting a 72 after a double bogey on the first hole. “They made it as difficult as they could today,” Gerard noted.

Scheffler reflected on his season, noting his improved performance in the postseason compared to previous years. To win two out of three playoff events is a nice way to finish off the season, he said.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)