The PGA Tour season has come to a close, and Scottie Scheffler has emerged as the winner of the FedEx Cup, along with a staggering $25 million prize. Scheffler’s victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta marked his seventh win of the year and his first FedEx Cup title. This achievement nearly doubled his earnings for the year, setting a new record for the Tour. His dominant season has drawn comparisons to the legendary Tiger Woods.
One of the most noteworthy moments at East Lake Golf Club was Sahith Theegala’s self-imposed penalty, which ended up costing him $2.5 million. Theegala admitted to grounding his club in a fairway bunker, resulting in a two-shot penalty. Despite the setback, he showed remarkable resilience and finished in third place, earning a $7.5 million paycheck.
Theegala’s penalty may have been costly, but he walked away with a clear conscience and a newfound fan following. The Tour Championship purse distribution highlights the impressive earnings for the top finishers, with Scheffler taking home $25 million, Morikawa earning $12.5 million, and Theegala securing $7.5 million. The rest of the 30-man field also received substantial payouts based on their performance throughout the tournament.