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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER'S COMMANDING WIN AT THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT ON SUNDAY SAW HIM SURGE PAST RORY MCILROY IN THE SEASON EARNINGS TABLE, WITH THE NORTHERN IRISHMAN ABSENT AT MUIRFIELD

VILLAGE 13:03, 02 Jun 2025 Scottie Scheffler has leapfrogged Rory McIlroy to top the PGA Tour's season earnings chart following a stunning victory at the Memorial Tournament.

Scheffler's win on Sunday at Muirfield Village, where he bagged a whopping £2.9million ($4m) prize, cemented his position as the world No. 1, and it also served as a stark reminder of

what McIlroy missed out on by skipping the event. The American's 2025 earnings have now skyrocketed to £10.7m ($14.6m), edging past McIlroy's £10.3m ($14m). The Texan has been on

fire this season, participating in 12 events and raking in over £738,000 ($1m) in five of them. His Memorial winnings are the heftiest yet, surpassing the £2.5m ($3.4m) from the PGA

Championship, more than doubling the £1.3m ($1.8m) from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and quadrupling his £738,000 ($1m) Masters earnings. "He loves competition, and he doesn't like

giving up shots," said Sepp Straka, who trailed Scheffler by two spots and five strokes at the Memorial. "The guy is relentless." Scheffler's triumph marks back-to-back

wins at the Memorial, emulating a record previously held only by Tiger Woods, and signals a major shift in momentum for the American star. This period includes his triumph at Quail Hollow

last month, solidifying his position as the one to watch. Scheffler's victory marks his fifth title in a £14.7m ($20m) event and his third win in four starts this season, equalling

McIlroy for the most victories in 2025. Article continues below McIlroy's tactical choice to bypass Muirfield Village – reportedly to concentrate on the remaining two majors, as per the

Mirror US – seems to have misfired, both financially and competitively. The Memorial, renowned for its top-tier field and substantial prize money, hosted eight of the world's top 10

players, making it a significant contest for prestige, points, and earnings this year. McIlroy's absence allowed his rival to seize the limelight unchallenged, overtaking his competitor

in the rankings and strengthening his hold on the world No. 1 spot. The five-time major winner has been candid about his plan to organise his calendar around the majors, aiming to hit peak

form as each tournament commences. After finally securing the elusive Masters title in April, many anticipated the 36-year-old to reign supreme. Article continues below However, his

performance since Augusta has been inconsistent, sparking queries about whether he is losing momentum at a critical juncture. In contrast, Scheffler continues to ascend. With the U.S. Open

and The Open Championship yet to come, the contest between Scheffler and McIlroy is far from concluded. But for the moment, the story is clear: one is enjoying a streak of consistent

excellence, while the other is banking on his long game – in every sense – to deliver when it's most crucial.