Significantly less prize money? I’d still play

Scottie Scheffler is currently the most popular name in the world of golf, attracting massive attention from all. The 28-year-old American is leading the FedEx Cup standings and aims to maintain this position in the future. Scheffler has big ambitions for the Tour Championship, having already achieved an impressive six PGA Tour victories. If he stays at the top, he will secure an additional $25 million.

Although Scheffler is not entirely happy with the system, especially with the increased points in the last three events, he remains motivated to succeed under the current conditions. 

In a media interview, Scheffler discussed the financial aspects of golf and the prize money, stating that he would play for less money even if sponsors were not as strong. He reiterated his willingness to compete in major tournaments even without financial compensation, emphasizing that his desire for trophies far outweighs everything else.

“At the end of the day, in terms of sponsors, I would play a lot of the tournaments I play throughout the year if the purses were significantly less.

I would pick and choose a bit more, but if it was — if it’s the Masters, I’m going to play the Masters. I want a chance to win a Major championship. I do not care what you pay me for winning the Masters. I really don’t.“-Scottie Scheffler said, as quoted by Golf Monthly.

The 28-year-old points out that it is certainly important to earn money but in a fair way and as much as they deserve. Regarding sponsors, Scottie also shared his opinion.

“But, at the end of the day, in terms of a lot of those tournaments you just want to get paid what you think would be fair. And then in terms of what sponsor wants, if you’ve got FedEx putting up the kind of money they’re putting up for this event, people are going to show up to play.”- he said.

At 28, Scheffler points out that golf has become both a business and a part of the sport. Many golf…