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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
PGA Tour career earnings: Scottie Scheffler moves closer to Phil Mickelson with PGA win, money
Scottie Scheffler moved past Dustin Johnson earlier this year on the PGA Tour's career money list. His next target: Phil Mickelson. While both DJ and Mickelson bolted for LIV Golf and have had their Tour earnings remain roughly the same over the last few years, Scheffler has stormed up the standings. Advertisement The $3.42 million he collected by winning the PGA Championship has him at $81,924,784, fourth on the list. Mickelson is third with $96,685,635. It would take another massive hot streak for Scheffler to surpass Mickelson this year, but he did make $29 million in official earnings last year and is only about a third of the way to that total in '25. Here are the current top 50 in PGA Tour official career earnings (which doesn't include FedExCup bonuses, like the $25 million Scheffler won last year at the Tour Championship):
France 24
8 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Griffin continues hot streak with 65 to lead at Memorial
Griffin carried on his fine form from his second PGA Tour win of the season reaching the turn at five under. He produced an eagle on the par-five seventh where he drove his approach shot 260 yards and left himself a 12-foot putt which he calmly drained. The 29-year-old ran into some trouble on the back nine where he made bogey on the par-five 11th and the par-three 12th, finding water on both those holes. But he ended his round in superb style with three straight birdies which left him with a two-stroke advantage over fellow American Collin Morikawa. "A couple of water balls. I really need to go to the range and work on my game to clean that stuff up. But, was an incredible day," said Griffin. "I was kind of building on what I kind of was doing last week, making a ton of birdies, staying aggressive. This is one of the toughest golf courses we play on tour and you've got to kind of be on your game to make birdies and give yourself a lot of looks. I felt like I kind of did that," he said. His breakthrough win came last month at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he partnered with Andrew Novak to win the team event. It was just reward for the North Carolina native who after turning professional in 2018, stepped away from golf in 2021 to work as a mortgage loan officer due to financial pressures and burnout. But his return to professional golf through Q-school and the secondary Korn Ferry Tour has now yielded success, with his two PGA Tour victories in 2025 and other top-10 finishes moving him to fifth in the FedEx Cup rankings. Griffin took time to thank those who had helped materially, morally and in terms of opportunities to get back into the game. "I'm really extremely grateful and blessed. Not many people necessarily have those opportunities, and I'm so grateful that I had those, and also I've done the right things to take advantage of 'em and be in positions like I am now being a couple time tour winner now, shooting 65s at Memorial," he said. Morikawa, a two-time major winner, is looking for his first win on the PGA Tour since his sixth victory at the tour sanctioned event in Japan in October 2023. His last victory on US soil was at Bradenton over four years ago but he said he retained the belief that he could get back to winning ways. "I've got to trust myself that I can go out and win. Not that I don't, but when I'm teeing it up even when things don't feel perfect or they do feel perfect, just got to trust that I can get it done," he said. American Max Homa was three strokes back of Griffin with a trio of players on three under - Ireland's Shane Lowry, Canada's Nick Taylor and USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. Australian Adam Scott struggled after making a triple bogey on the par-four third where he found water and ended up with a seven-over 79 while England's Justin Rose shot 78 with a triple bogey on the par-three 12th.
Newsweek
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch The Memorial Tournament First Round: Live Stream PGA Tour Golf, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament begins on Thursday in Ohio at Muirfield Village Golf Club as many of the best players in the world compete for the top prize. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates after making par on the 18th green to win the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates after making par on the 18th green to win the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09, 2024 in Dublin, to Watch The Memorial Tournament - First Round: Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM ET TV Channel: The Golf Channel Live Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) The event is founded and hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and offers a $20 million purse, with $4 million and 700 FedEx Cup points going to the winner. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending champion, aiming to capture back-to-back victories after edging Collin Morikawa by a single stroke last year in a tense final round. Scheffler's 2024 win at Muirfield Village capped a remarkable spring and cemented his status as the game's current dominant force. He enters as the clear favorite, looking to become the first to repeat at the Memorial since Tiger Woods. Scheffler will have to contend with an elite field, with Xander Schauffele, fresh off his first major win, Collin Morikawa, who narrowly missed out last year and has a strong track record at Muirfield Village, and Justin Thomas, who's shown flashes of brilliance this season, all in the field. Viktor Hovland, the 2023 champion, and Hideki Matsuyama, another past winner, add further depth to an already world-class lineup. Live stream The Memorial Tournament First Round with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
National Post
18 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
PGA Tour nixes starting strokes advantage for leaders at championship
Article content DUBLIN, Ohio — The PGA Tour voted to overhaul the season-ending Tour Championship so that all 30 players start from scratch and the low score on a tougher East Lake course wins the FedEx Cup. Article content The change is effective this year, with more tweaks still in the works. The announcement Tuesday evening followed a PGA Tour board vote and a meeting of the Player Advisory Council that has been trying for more than six months to find a solution. Article content The primary goal was to get rid of the staggered start that none of the players seemed to like. Article content Since 2019, the leader of the FedEx Cup going to East Lake started at 10-under par before the tournament even began. That gave him a two-shot lead over the No. 2 player, and a staggered from there until the last five players who qualified for the 30-man field were at even par. Article content Now it will effectively be a 72-hole shootout — everyone starts at even par, just like any other tournament — with FedEx Cup going to the winner. Article content 'We want the Tour Championship to be the hardest tournament to qualify for and the FedEx Cup trophy the most difficult to win,' said Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world who won his first FedEx Cup title last year. He serves on the PAC. Article content 'Shifting the Tour Championship to a more straight-up format with a tougher course setup makes it easier for fans to follow and provides a more challenging test for players — which brings out the best competition.' Article content Article content Still to be announced is the prize fund. Scheffler received a $25 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup last year. The tour indicated the bonus money would be distributed more evenly to account for all 30 players — regardless of their position in the standings — have the same chance of winning. Article content Scheffler won last year at 30-under par for a four-shot victory over Collin Morikawa. Scheffler, the No. 1 seed the last three years, had a raw total of 264. Morikawa shot 262, but he was the No. 7 seed and thus gave Scheffler a six-shot head start. Article content The tour said it leaned on feedback from its fans to help determine what would make the most compelling finale. Article content 'The Player Advisory Council led a thorough process to respond to what our fans are asking for: The most competitive golf in the world, played for the highest stakes, in the most straightforward and engaging format,' PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said.
Toronto Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
PGA Tour nixes starting strokes advantage for leaders at championship
The primary goal was to get rid of the staggered start that none of the players seemed to like Published May 29, 2025 • 3 minute read Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo by LM Otero / AP DUBLIN, Ohio — The PGA Tour voted to overhaul the season-ending Tour Championship so that all 30 players start from scratch and the low score on a tougher East Lake course wins the FedEx Cup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The change is effective this year, with more tweaks still in the works. The announcement Tuesday evening followed a PGA Tour board vote and a meeting of the Player Advisory Council that has been trying for more than six months to find a solution. The primary goal was to get rid of the staggered start that none of the players seemed to like. Since 2019, the leader of the FedEx Cup going to East Lake started at 10-under par before the tournament even began. That gave him a two-shot lead over the No. 2 player, and a staggered from there until the last five players who qualified for the 30-man field were at even par. Now it will effectively be a 72-hole shootout — everyone starts at even par, just like any other tournament — with FedEx Cup going to the winner. Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We want the Tour Championship to be the hardest tournament to qualify for and the FedEx Cup trophy the most difficult to win,' said Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world who won his first FedEx Cup title last year. He serves on the PAC. 'Shifting the Tour Championship to a more straight-up format with a tougher course setup makes it easier for fans to follow and provides a more challenging test for players — which brings out the best competition.' Still to be announced is the prize fund. Scheffler received a $25 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup last year. The tour indicated the bonus money would be distributed more evenly to account for all 30 players — regardless of their position in the standings — have the same chance of winning. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Scheffler won last year at 30-under par for a four-shot victory over Collin Morikawa. Scheffler, the No. 1 seed the last three years, had a raw total of 264. Morikawa shot 262, but he was the No. 7 seed and thus gave Scheffler a six-shot head start. The tour said it leaned on feedback from its fans to help determine what would make the most compelling finale. 'The Player Advisory Council led a thorough process to respond to what our fans are asking for: The most competitive golf in the world, played for the highest stakes, in the most straightforward and engaging format,' PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. The format revealed Tuesday is similar to the LPGA's season finale, which features a 60-player field and offers $4 million to the winner over 72 holes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Key components of the Tour Championship change is eliminating the starting strokes. That should make Xander Schauffele happy. Twice he had the low score over 72 holes (one time a tie) and watched someone else leave with the trophy. More difficult to define is setting up East Lake as difficult as possible. The tour said fans wanted to see scores closer to par, and the rules officials will be in charge of adjusting the setup to encourage more risk-and-reward moments. Most curious about the announcement was the objective to make the Tour Championship the hardest to reach. It already is difficult to finish among the top 30, and that will be the field size this year when it is held on Aug. 21-24. The PAC is studying qualifications for future years that could include a smaller field and a greater reward for how players perform from the season opener in Hawaii through the BMW Championship, which precedes East Lake. Tour official since last August had been kicking around the idea of match play, which rarely performs well on television and in person with only two players competing at the end. They also were trying to create brackets to mimic other sports. Ultimately, they settled on 72 holes of stroke player on a tougher golf course with everyone knowing what's at stake. Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Columnists Tennis
