Who are golf’s highest-paid players in 2024? Updated PGA Tour money list

The stakes have risen to new heights as the PGA Tour progresses through another exciting season. Each event feels like a high-stakes duel, with players competing for positions and FedEx Cup points, ultimately determining their earnings for the year. There’s growing interest in streaming and competition, leading the tour to add more money to the event prize pools. With the total jackpot for the current season expected to exceed a whopping $500 million, the PGA Tour golfers are experiencing a period of financial incentive.

In this article, we explore the top earners of the PGA Tour for 2024 and the top five leading golfers on the official PGA Tour’s money list at this moment.

5) Ludvig Åberg: $8,149,523

The Swede has had an up an down season that has seem him go from finishing second at both Pebble Beach and Augusta, to missing the cut at Valhalla. These troughs have been very low indeed, with finishes at 12 and 27 in the US Open and Travelers respectively. But what has redeemed his bank account is the peaks, which have been very high indeed. Åberg finished fourth at the Scottish Open, fifth at Muirfield, with top-ten finishes at the Players, Sawgrass, and Farmers. He has the potential to top the table at any time.

4) Wyndham Clark: $9,912,305

Wyndham Clark quickly rose to financial prominence after clinching his maiden PGA Tour win in a resounding fashion at the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship. He languished in 36th place on the tour money list before this victory. Clark played at The PLAYERS Championship this year, which delivered an thrilling finish. Scottie Scheffler charged from five shots back to start the day and won The PLAYERS for a second consecutive season. On the 18th hole, Clark had a putt to tie the event and send it to a playoff, but unfortunately, the ball narrowly lipped out at the last second when it was halfway down. In February 2024, Clark shot a course record and a career-low round of 60 at Pebble Beach, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by one stroke over Ludvig Åberg. Due to inclement weather, the tournament was called off after 54 holes.

3) Rory McIlroy: $10,353,190

The Northern Irishman has been the public face of PGA Golf now for several years, taking the position of spokesman during the squabbling with LIV. His off-course life has made him a focal point for sensationalist news lately, but his game has been calm and steady. Finishing second at the US Open and fourth in Scotland, McIlroy is poised to return to the top of the table and his winnings are keeping line with that.

2) Xander Schauffele: $12,767,160

Xander Schauffele is a consistent player who always goes for the victory. However, he tends to come very close to achieving this goal and then lose it at the last moment. The last time that he won was back in May when he finished first at Valhalla, before struggling through Muirfield, the US Open, Travelers and the Scottish Open. He has tasted victory before, with a 2018 Tour Championship and 2021 Olympic gold medal, so is guaranteed to be in the mix.

1) Scottie Scheffler: $27,696,858

Scottie Scheffler, the American professional golfer, has been making waves on the PGA Tour with his exceptional performances. His triumph at The Players Championship was nothing short of spectacular, and he has catapulted to the summit of golfing excellence. Scheffler’s performance in the championship was remarkable. He scored 18 under par, beating out his nearest competitor by a single stroke.

His win at The Players Championship also earned him a staggering $4.5 million prize money. Scheffler’s success on the PGA Tour this season has not been limited to this championship alone. He has also won the WM Phoenix Open and has consistently finished in the top ten in other tournaments.

Scheffler’s rise to financial superiority in the PGA Tour seems inevitable, especially considering the absence of Jon Rahm, one of his biggest competitors. Additionally, the relatively poor form of Rory Mcllroy, another player competing with Scheffler for the top spot, has only made Scheffler’s ascent to the top more certain.