Scottie Scheffler Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (PGA Tour)
Scottie Scheffler reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2022 and has held it for extended stretches since, establishing himself as the most consistent performer on the PGA Tour. He won the Masters Tournament in 2022 and again in 2024, becoming one of the few players to claim multiple green jackets in a three-year span. His 2024 season — with seven PGA Tour victories including the Players Championship, the Tour Championship and the Olympic gold medal — is regarded as one of the finest individual seasons in modern golf. Scheffler's ball-striking and tee-to-green statistics have set records; his 2026 campaign continued at the top of the money list with approximately $31 million in official earnings. He represents the post-Tiger, post-Phil generation of PGA Tour loyalists who anchor the tour's commercial and competitive identity.
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Biography & Overview
Scottie Scheffler reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2022 and has held it for extended stretches since, establishing himself as the most consistent performer on the PGA Tour. He won the Masters Tournament in 2022 and again in 2024, becoming one of the few players to claim multiple green jackets in a three-year span. His 2024 season — with seven PGA Tour victories including the Players Championship, the Tour Championship and the Olympic gold medal — is regarded as one of the finest individual seasons in modern golf. Scheffler's ball-striking and tee-to-green statistics have set records; his 2026 campaign continued at the top of the money list with approximately $31 million in official earnings. He represents the post-Tiger, post-Phil generation of PGA Tour loyalists who anchor the tour's commercial and competitive identity.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Scheffler grew up in Dallas, Texas, where he developed his game under coach Randy Smith, a long-standing PGA Tour teaching professional.
Attended the University of Texas, where he helped the Longhorns win the 2015 NCAA team championship.
Personal Life & Relationships
Married to Meredith Scheffler; the couple have one child.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Leading the money list
Continued as the PGA Tour's leading earner with approximately $31 million in official 2026 earnings.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in TPC Sawgrass
Honored for performance in Paris Olympics
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $50 Million (estimate, unconfirmed)
Scheffler's earnings combine PGA Tour prize money — leading the tour money list in 2026 at approximately $31 million — with endorsements. His on-course earnings rank among the fastest-accumulating in PGA Tour history. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Reached world No. 1 in March 2022 just weeks before his first Masters victory.
His 2024 season with seven PGA Tour wins is among the most dominant single-season records in modern golf.
