Scottie Scheffler completed an outstanding year in golf by winning the Tour Championship and capturing the FedEx Cup and its $25 million prize. With a total income of just under $62.3 million, Scheffler’s season included eight victories, including the Masters, The Players Championship, an Olympic gold medal, and the Tour Championship. His performance this year has been compared to Tiger Woods’ dominant year in 2006 when Woods won eight times, including six straight tournaments and two majors. Scheffler’s seven PGA Tour titles are the most since Woods in 2007.
Scheffler’s year was marked by significant moments such as the birth of his first child, his arrest in Louisville, Kentucky, before the PGA Championship, another Masters green jacket, and Olympic gold. His accomplishments on the course this season made him a standout in the world of golf. The Tour Championship was a challenging week for Scheffler, who expressed his exhaustion at the trophy ceremony. It was the third consecutive year that Scheffler entered East Lake as the top seed, with a two-shot lead due to the format of the tournament.
Throughout the final round, Scheffler maintained his lead despite a threat from Collin Morikawa, who closed with a 66. Morikawa, who finished second in the FedEx Cup, earned $12.5 million for his performance. Sahith Theegala, who finished third in the tournament, earned a $7.5 million bonus. Scheffler’s dominance on the course was evident as he held the lead by at least five shots after each round, ultimately securing a four-shot victory over Morikawa. His steady performances over the course of the season, with only three finishes outside of the top 10 in 19 starts, solidified his reputation as a formidable competitor on the PGA Tour.
Scott compared Scheffler’s achievements this year to those of Tiger Woods during his legendary 2000 season. Scheffler’s consistent level of contention and his ability to separate himself from the field have drawn comparisons to Woods’ dominance. Despite initial questions about his putting earlier in the year, Scheffler overcame any doubts by delivering a series of impressive performances. His season earnings represented about 9.2% of the total purse from tournaments he played, a significant accomplishment that highlighted his success throughout the year.
As the winner of the FedEx Cup, Scheffler emphasized the significance of the season-long race and made his mark as the most appropriate champion. His consistent ability to contend each week, coupled with his expectation to win, made his achievements all the more remarkable. With his victory at the Tour Championship, Scheffler solidified his status as one of the top players in the world of golf. His dominant performances throughout the year, culminating in his victory at the Tour Championship, will be remembered as one of the best individual seasons in recent golf history.
