Scottie Scheffler has stunned golf fans by securing an $18 million payday without even participating in the Wyndham Championship. Fresh from his British Open victory, the World No. 1 golfer topped the FedEx Cup leaderboard, earning $10 million, while also claiming an additional $8 million for leading the Comcast Business Top 10 rankings.
Rory McIlroy’s FedEx Cup Playoffs Absence and Substantial Earnings
In a surprising decision, Rory McIlroy chose to skip the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener, the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Despite not competing, McIlroy earned $10 million for finishing second in the FedEx Top 10 standings, earning $4 million from FedEx and another $6 million from Comcast Business.
Top Players and Their Earnings from FedEx Cup and Comcast Business
The elite list of top ten players showcases some of golf’s finest talents, including U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, who secured $2.5 million after winning the Travelers Championship. The overall earnings highlight the lucrative nature of this season’s competition.
The full rankings with total earnings from FedEx and Comcast Business are as follows:
- Scottie Scheffler: $10 million FedEx, $8 million Comcast — $18 million total
- Rory McIlroy: $4 million FedEx, $6 million Comcast — $10 million total
- Sepp Straka: $1.2 million FedEx, $4.8 million Comcast — $6 million total
- Russell Henley: $1 million FedEx, $4.4 million Comcast — $5.4 million total
- Justin Thomas: $800,000 FedEx, $4 million Comcast — $4.8 million total
- Ben Griffin: $700,000 FedEx, $3.4 million Comcast — $4.1 million total
- Harris English: $650,000 FedEx, $2.8 million Comcast — $3.45 million total
- J.J. Spaun: $600,000 FedEx, $2.4 million Comcast — $3 million total
- Tommy Fleetwood: $550,000 FedEx, $2.2 million Comcast — $2.75 million total
- Keegan Bradley: $500,000 FedEx, $2 million Comcast — $2.5 million total
Upcoming Stakes: Ryder Cup Selections and BMW Championship Qualification
As the BMW Championship approaches, the top six players will earn automatic qualification, raising the stakes for this critical stage of the season. Meanwhile, Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is preparing to make six influential player picks for the highly anticipated event, intensifying the competition as the season draws to a close.
Growing Excitement in Golf’s High-Stakes Season
With large sums of money at play alongside prestigious titles, the PGA Tour’s leading players are navigating pressure and opportunity in equal measure. Fans can expect the tension to rise sharply in upcoming tournaments as rivals compete not only for trophies but also for career-defining earnings and Ryder Cup glory. The unfolding drama captures global audiences, promising a thrilling conclusion to the season.