Scottie Scheffler, an American professional golfer, competes on the prestigious PGA Tour. He was born on June 21, 1996, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and raised in Dallas, Texas. He became the world’s number one golfer in March 2022 and has held the position for 100 weeks as of August 2024. Also, he won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After turning pro in late 2018, he spent one season on the Korn Ferry Tour, won twice, and was named the 2019 Player of the Year.
Scheffler also won 16 times on the PGA Tour, including the two Masters in 2022 and 2024 and was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019–2020 season. Scheffler won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2024 and made history by being the first player to successfully defend his Players Championship title in 2024, after winning in 2023.
What are Scottie Scheffler's career earnings in 2024?
Scottie Scheffler's career earnings are estimated at around $95.6 million, according to Spotrac, as of August 2024, including $59.8 million from official tournaments, $1.7 million from unofficial tournaments, $13.5 million from major events, $5.5 million from PIP, $10 million in Tour Championship Bonus and $7 million in Tour Top-10 Bonus.
In the first ten starts of the 2024 season, Scheffler has already won three signatures and one major event. At the Arnold Palmer Invitational, he earned $4 million, followed by the Players Championship's $4.5 million. At the Masters Tournament, which was his second major win, he earned $3.6 million, plus $3.6 million from the RBC Heritage, and most recently, at the Travelers Championship win, he earned $3.6 million.
His yearly earnings, as of August 2024, are as follows:
PGA Earnings Per Year | ||||||
| Year | Official Events | Unofficial Events | Tour Champ. | PIP | Tour Top 10 | Total |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | $25,080 | - | - | - | - | $25,080 |
| 2019 | $139,871 | - | - | - | - | $139,871 |
| 2020 | $2,429,088 | - | $2,500,000 | - | - | $4,929,088 |
| 2021 | $3,843,014 | - | $466,667 | - | - | $4,309,681 |
| 2022 | $9,668,936 | $375,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $25,293,936 |
| 2023 | $17,507,412 | $1,375,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $23,882,412 |
| 2024 | $23,503,135 | - | - | - | - | $23,503,135 |
| Total | $57,116,536 | $1,750,000 | $10,716,667 | $5,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $82,083,203 |
Majors Earnings Per Year | ||||||
| Year | Masters | PGA | US Open | The Open | - | Total |
| 2,017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2,020 | $404,350 | - | - | - | - | $404,350 |
| 2021 | $263,000 | - | - | $255,250 | - | $662,575 |
| 2022 | - | - | $1,557,687 | $120,286 | - | $4,377,973 |
| 2023 | $1,540,000 | - | $1,413,430 | $121,500 | - | $3,506,930 |
| 2024 | $521,418 | - | $72,305 | $451,833 | - | $4,645,556 |
| Total | $2,728,768 | - | $3,043,422 | $948,869 | - | $13,597,384 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | Grand Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | $95,680,587 |
What are Scottie Scheffler’s career earnings in 2023?
In the 2022–23 season, Scheffler earned $27.3 million, the majority of which came from the Players Championship ($4.5 million) and the WM Phoenix Open ($3.6 million). In addition, he earned $1.14 million at the WGC-DDell Technologies Match Play for finishing fourth, and $1.5 million from the PGA Championship for finishing second. He also received $1.3 million at the Memorial Tournament and $1.4 million at the U.S. Open, finishing third in both events.
In addition, he won the Hero World Challenge, taking home $1 million, $1.7 million from his T2 position in the BMW Championship, and $2 million from his T6 finish in the Tour Championship. This is the amount he has earned to cross the million dollar threshold. Below is a thorough breakdown of his positions and earnings:
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | To Par | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/23 | Sentry Tournament of Champions | T7 | -21 | 271 | $368,750 |
| 01/22/23 | The American Express | T11 | -22 | 266 | $171,600 |
| 02/12/23 | WM Phoenix Open | 1 | -19 | 265 | $3,600,000 |
| 02/19/23 | The Genesis Invitational | T12 | -8 | 276 | $445,000 |
| 03/05/23 | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard | T4 | -7 | 281 | $800,000 |
| 03/12/23 | THE PLAYERS Championship | 1 | -17 | 271 | $4,500,000 |
| 03/26/23 | World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play | 4 | - | - | $1,145,000 |
| 04/09/23 | Masters Tournament | T10 | -4 | 284 | $432,000 |
| 04/16/23 | RBC Heritage | T11 | -12 | 272 | $445,000 |
| 05/14/23 | AT&T Byron Nelson | T5 | -20 | 264 | $351,500 |
| 05/21/23 | PGA Championship | T2 | -7 | 273 | $1,540,000 |
| 05/28/23 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T3 | -7 | 273 | $513,300 |
| 06/04/23 | the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday | 3 | -6 | 282 | $1,380,000 |
| 06/18/23 | U.S. Open | 3 | -7 | 273 | $1,413,430 |
| 06/25/23 | Travelers Championship | T4 | -19 | 261 | $841,667 |
| 07/16/23 | Genesis Scottish Open | T3 | -10 | 270 | $468,450 |
| 07/23/23 | The Open Championship | T23 | - | 284 | $121,500 |
| 08/13/23 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T31 | -6 | 274 | $116,000 |
| 08/20/23 | BMW Championship | T2 | -15 | 265 | $1,760,000 |
| 08/27/23 | TOUR Championship | T6 | -11 | 279 | $2,000,000 |
| 12/03/23 | Hero World Challenge | 1 | -20 | 268 | $1,000,000 |
How much does Scottie Scheffler make per year?
There is no set payment for golfers because their revenue is primarily determined by their sponsorship deals and event wins. Because of the uncertainty surrounding their annual revenues, it is best to estimate their average annual salary using their total career earnings (excluding endorsement payments).
Since Scheffler became a professional in 2018, his average salary over a six-year period would be approximately $15.9 million (taking into account his $95.6 million in total on-course career earnings), as of August 2024. This figure could change, though, as his career is far from over and his average will rise anytime he wins another tournament.
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When was Scottie Scheffler's highest prize money in a year?
Scheffler's highest payout was the $5.75 million prize money he received for finishing second in the 2022 Tour Championship. That season, he earned $29.6 million, his highest total in a single season. In 2023, he earned $27.3 million, and as of August 2024, he had already earned $28.1 million, and seemingly would surpass his most successful season.
Scottie Scheffler’s Contract
Scottie Scheffler's numerous brand deals help him boost his career earnings. Although Nike is Scottie's main sponsor, he is endorsed by several other top brands; TaylorMade Golf is one of them. He has a multiyear contract with TaylorMade Golf, a company that produces golf equipment and apparel.
Scheffler also has endorsement deals with popular brands, including Rolex, Vertex, Titleist, and NetJets. He is estimated to earn over $20 million per year just from his sponsors, contracts & endorsements.
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FAQ's On Scottie Scheffler's Career Earning
A. Scottie Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and raised in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
A. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and played for the Texas Longhorns' golf team.
A. As of January 2025, Scottie Scheffler has won three consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year awards: 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2024.
A. Scottie Scheffler’s wife is Meredith Scheffler (née Scudder). The couple got married in December 2020.
