The amount pales in comparison to the $27.6 million in earnings he’s won on the PGA Tour this year, but Scheffler will bring home some considerable cash.
PARIS, France — Dallas’ own Scottie Scheffler is ranked No. 1 in the world, and he has the titles and paychecks to prove it. He’s won about $27.6 million in earnings from the PGA Tour this year. Now, he adds an Olympic gold medal to his list of wins this year.
Scheffler clinched the gold medal after starting the final round of play on Sunday four shots back of the lead. But Scheffler rallied to finish with 19-under ahead of Great Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood, who won silver, and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, who claimed bronze.
Now, after winning gold in the men’s golf tournament at the Paris Olympics, he’ll be taking home another check along with his gold medal. Scheffler will earn $38,000for winning gold in Paris, according to Golf.com. …