“Got Paid for That?: After Earning $62,228,357, Scottie Scheffler Makes an Honest Revelation About His PGA Tour Start

“Got Paid for That?: After Earning $62,228,357, Scottie Scheffler Makes an Honest Revelation About His PGA Tour Start
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning world number one golfer, recently opened up about his early days in professional golf during an appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast. Reflecting on his first PGA Tour event in 2020, Scheffler recounted his surprise at earning around $30,000 for a modest 40th-place finish.

At the time, the earnings felt surreal to the young pro, fresh off graduation from the University of Texas. Scheffler’s humility shone through as he described his reaction upon receiving a text from the PGA Tour detailing his earnings, confessing to his wife, Meredith, “I just got paid for that.”

Fast forward to 2024, Scheffler has amassed over $62 million in earnings, thanks to an incredible season capped by victories in seven tournaments, including the Masters, and a significant FedEx Cup bonus.

Despite his meteoric rise, Scheffler remains grounded. While other high-profile golfers indulge in luxury cars and private jets, the 28-year-old still drives the same Yukon his father gave him in 2012 and even uses wired earphones. His simplicity and faith define him more than his success on the greens.

In interviews, Scheffler has emphasized that golf doesn’t define his identity. Instead, he points to his belief in God and his commitment to living a life of integrity. Though he has become one of the sport’s biggest names, Scheffler’s humility and focus on what truly matters have endeared him to fans and set him apart from many of his peers.