Scottie Scheffler continued his remarkable 2024 season by dominating the field at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta, claiming the title with a score of 30-under par. This victory, which earned him a staggering $25 million (£19m) out of the $100 million prize fund, solidified Scheffler’s status as the world’s top golfer.
The win caps an extraordinary year for the American, who has also claimed an Olympic gold medal, his second Masters title, and back-to-back Players Championship victories. Scheffler is the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2007 to win seven PGA Tour events in a single season.
Heading into the final round with a five-shot lead over Collin Morikawa, Scheffler shot a controlled four-under 67 to seal his victory. Morikawa, despite a strong 66, finished four shots behind in second place, while Sahith Theegala surged to third with a brilliant 64, ending at 24 under.
Scheffler, who began the week with a two-shot advantage thanks to the staggered scoring format, quickly extended his lead. Despite some mid-round stumbles—bogeys on the seventh and eighth holes—he regained his composure with a birdie on the ninth and back-to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th holes. A crucial 15-foot eagle putt on the 14th helped him re-establish a comfortable lead, allowing him to coast to his first FedEx Cup title.
Reflecting on his shaky moments, Scheffler credited his caddie, Ted Scott, for helping him reset after his uncharacteristic mistakes. “Ted did a good job of helping me reset,” Scheffler said. “He gave me a pep talk, and I was able to get things rolling again.”
Morikawa, who finished second and earned $12.5 million, praised Scheffler’s composure: “Nothing fazes him. Whether I was gaining ground or he was, he didn’t change how he walked or played. His mental game is a lot stronger than people realize.”
Scheffler’s season earnings have now reached an astonishing $54 million, breaking the PGA Tour record for the third consecutive year. Off the course, his year has been eventful as well—becoming a father for the first time in May and navigating legal troubles after an arrest during the US PGA Championship. All charges were eventually dropped, but Scheffler admitted, “I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year. It’s been nuts.”
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy finished as the top UK golfer, posting a final-round 66 to end in a tie for ninth at 16 under. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre shot a brilliant 64, including six birdies on the back nine, to finish at 11 under, while England’s Tommy Fleetwood closed with a 67 to finish in the top 20.
Aaron Rai, who secured his first PGA Tour title in August, finished the week at six under after a final-round 70.
Scheffler’s dominance in 2024 will be remembered as one of the most impressive seasons in recent PGA Tour history, solidifying his place among the sport’s elite.
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