The PGA Tour's all-time money list has seen dramatic movement following the Masters Tournament, with Rory McIlroy making a significant leap toward Tiger Woods' career earnings record.
McIlroy's recent Masters victory has propelled his career earnings to $114.7 million, a substantial jump from the $107.98 million he held at the beginning of the 2026 season. The Northern Irishman's latest major championship triumph has brought him within striking distance of Woods' $121 million mark.
Woods maintains his position atop the career money list with $121.0 million, but his lead has narrowed considerably as McIlroy continues his pursuit of golf's most lucrative milestone.
Scottie Scheffler has also made impressive gains, climbing from $99.45 million at the season's start to $105.7 million as of April 14, 2026. The world number one's consistent play has solidified his position as the third-highest earner in PGA Tour history.
A cluster of players occupies the middle portion of the top 10, with Adam Scott ($71.8 million), Jim Furyk ($71.5 million), and Justin Thomas ($71.5 million) all within striking distance of each other. Vijay Singh rounds out this group at $71.3 million.
Jordan Spieth ($67.8 million) and Jason Day ($66.5 million) complete the top 10, while rising star Xander Schauffele has climbed to 11th with $65.9 million in career earnings.
The rapid ascension of both McIlroy and Scheffler reflects the increased prize money on the PGA Tour and their sustained excellence at the highest level. Both players have established themselves as the primary challengers to Woods' long-standing record.
Hideki Matsuyama ($64.9 million) sits in 12th position, followed by veteran Matt Kuchar at $61.6 million. Patrick Cantlay ($59.2 million) and Keegan Bradley ($56.6 million) round out the top 15.
Rickie Fowler maintains his position in the top 20 with $55.4 million, while Zach Johnson has reached the $50 million milestone. Russell Henley ($49.5 million) and Ernie Els ($49.4 million) are separated by just $100,000, with Collin Morikawa completing the top 20 at $48.6 million.
The current standings reflect earnings as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and demonstrate the continued evolution of professional golf's financial landscape. With major championships and high-profile events remaining on the schedule, the race for career earnings supremacy promises to intensify.
McIlroy's recent surge following his Masters triumph positions him as the most likely candidate to eventually surpass Woods' record. The gap between first and second place has shrunk to just over $6 million, a margin that could be closed with continued success in golf's biggest events.
As the 2026 season progresses, all eyes will be on whether McIlroy can maintain his momentum and potentially become just the second player in PGA Tour history to reach the $121 million threshold.