Tiger Woods didn’t go winless in 2024 — at least not off the course.
According to a report from Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal, the 49-year-old Woods secured first place in the PGA Tour’s Player Impact Program (PIP), a system, just introduced five years ago, rewarding players who generate the most interest in the Tour.
Despite playing only five events in 2024, Woods’ influence remained unmatched. His lone made cut came at the Masters, where he finished 60th at 16-over par. In December, he nearly won the PNC Championship alongside his son Charlie. Woods also launched his Sun Day Red clothing brand during the year, further cementing his off-course presence. His efforts earned him a $10 million PIP prize.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who had a phenomenal season with seven victories, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players Championship, and Masters, finished second in the PIP, collecting $8 million. Rory McIlroy, the 2023 PIP winner, placed third, earning $4.5 million.
Here are the top 10 in the final PIP rankings:
1. Tiger Woods, $10 million
2. Scottie Scheffler, $8 million
3. Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
4. Xander Schauffele, $4.5 million
5. Jordan Spieth, $4.5 million
6. Collin Morikawa, $4.5 million
7. Shane Lowry, $3.5 million
8. Justin Thomas, $3.5 million
9. Tommy Fleetwood, $3.5 million
10. Wyndham Clark, $3.5 million
The PGA Tour cut the PIP pool in half in 2024, splitting $50 million among the top 10 players. The PIP previously divided $100 million among the top 20.
While 2024 marked the end of the PIP, the Tour just launched the Player Equity Program, which will divide $100 million to the top 20 players based on various criteria, including some that were used for the PIP.
