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Agents for PGA Tour players must complete the Agent Certification Program starting in 2025 and pay various fees in order to receive a season credential and have access to the clubhouse, locker room, practice area, media center and family dining areas.

It’s no surprise to see Scottie Scheffler at the top of the 2024 PGA Tour money list. Theoretically, with more than $5 million in earnings this season, his caddie Ted Scott would earn a spot on this list as well. (Caddies are not eligible, of course.)

The average PGA Tour player earned just over $1.9 million this year, with more than 70 players surpassing that mark. Some names are familiar due to multiple wins while others earned their place with consistent performances throughout the season.

Nick Dunlap, despite winning two events, didn’t crack the top 50. Chris Gotterup, winner of the Myrtle Beach Classic, finished 104th, well below the Tour’s average earnings for the year.

Here’s a look at the top 50 earners on the PGA Tour in 2024.

Scottie Scheffler ($29,228,357)Xander Schauffele ($18,355,910)Hideki Matsuyama ($11,237,611)Wyndham Clark ($10,901,416)Rory McIlroy ($10,893,790)Ludvig Åberg ($9,728,857)Sahith Theegala ($8,457,385)Collin Morikawa ($8,365,977)Keegan Bradley ($6,879,455)Patrick Cantlay ($6,279,965)Sam Burns ($6,185,830)Sungjae Im ($6,122,325)Shane Lowry ($6,095,881)Chris Kirk ($6,023,786)Byeong Hun An ($5,871,643)Tony Finau ($5,706,467)Robert MacIntyre ($5,400,384)Akshay Bhatia ($5,344,905)Matthieu Pavon ($5,254,412)Brian Harman ($5,138,310)Russell Henley ($5,080,969)Billy Horschel ($5,037,278)Christiaan Bezuidenhout ($5,026,363)Tom Hoge ($4,804,429)Adam Scott ($4,753,172)Viktor Hovland ($4,616,727)Aaron Rai ($4,613,515)Tommy Fleetwood ($4,609,158)Sepp Straka ($4,601,079)Taylor Pendrith ($4,579,104)Will Zalatoris ($4,539,910)Justin Thomas ($4,475,561)Si Woo Kim ($4,260,683)Davis Thompson ($4,144,916)Tom Kim ($4,124,968)Jason Day ($4,117,518)Corey Conners ($4,061,539)Cameron Young ($4,057,224)Cam Davis ($4,039,533)Adam Hadwin ($4,034,183)Denny McCarthy ($3,958,733)Stephan Jaeger ($3,847,034)Max Homa ($3,786,432)Matt Fitzpatrick ($3,705,463)J.T. Poston ($3,691,765)Alex Noren ($3,649,210)Austin Eckroat ($3,633,335)Thomas Detry ($3,614,669)Mackenzie Hughes ($3,213,408)Eric Cole ($3,209,297)

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In this addition of Ask Alan, our Alan Shipnuck takes reader questions in the aftermath of the U.S. beating the Internationals in the Presidents Cup, 18.5-11.5.

You are given the reins to determine what the 2026 Presidents Cup will look like. What changes, if any, would you make? @DREAMWeaver2784

I’m going to start by moving the event to TPC Sawgrass. It’s the ultimate risk-reward course and would be bonkers in match play. Next, I’m going to have captains who bring actual juice: Phil Mickelson for the U.S. and Greg Norman for the Internationals. Enough with the vanilla nice guys! This event needs some real animosity, not the fake tough guys deleting tweets. Obviously LIV golfers will be welcomed back; it makes zero sense to ban the most popular player in the game, Bryson DeChambeau, and some of the biggest stars in international golf. I like four rounds of golf—hey, my Thursdays are boring otherwise—but the format gets very redundant so I’m mixing in one session of worst-ball scramble and one session of Wolf Hammer. Malbon will do uniforms for both teams. And I’m banning Patrick Cantlay simply because his constipated visage is bad TV.

Can we get rid of Cantlay? I cannot ever support a team he is on. @pcmancini

Notwithstanding the answer above, we cannot. And, actually, it’s a good thing: he’s the only antihero left on the PGA Tour. It’s too bad Cantlay is no longer endorsing Goldman Sachs because Cantlay reminds me of Matt Taibbi’s famous description of Goldman: “A great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.” OK, maybe that’s a little harsh but Cantlay is one of the key obstructions in the neverending PIF-Tour negotiations and therefore partially responsible for the game remaining broken. He remains bitter that he turned down a $75-million offer from LIV and is now exacting his pound of flesh. But props to Cantlay because he has been the U.S.’s grittiest player at the last two Cups, Ryder and Presidents. He adds spice to the whole thing, even if it’s pungent.

The new Tour Edge Exotics 725 irons launch today. There’s a lot of info to share so we figured we’d take the direct approach and give you seven key things you need to know.

We’ll get to the list soon but, first, let’s establish some Tour Edge basics.

Tour Edge was started in 1986 by founder David Glod in his garage. The company has gone through several iterations before finding its niche as a high-performing, value-priced brand. In 2022, Tour Edge reset its two lines into two distinct categories. The Tour Edge Hot Launch was a modestly priced super game-improvement line for beginners and occasional golfers.

The Tour Edge Exotics line was targeted at game-improvement golfers and better players, with an emphasis on metalwoods. The Exotics line is one of the leading brands on PGA Tour Champions with both paid and unpaid players gaming the irons, drivers, fairways and hybrids.

Tour Edge positions Exotics as a performance line priced lower than the major OEMs and higher than budget-conscious direct-to-consumer brands. It’s a difficult needle to thread. Major OEM brand dominance is hard to battle at retail but the ability to demo and be custom fit is a differentiator compared to DTC brands.

The new Tour Edge Exotics 725 metalwoods are more of what we’ve come to expect.

That is, if you expect a sizable “technology per dollar spent” ratio.

Tour Edge is far from the biggest name in golf but the little company from Batavia, Ill., routinely punches above its weight class. Ever since resetting its Exotics line in 2020, Tour Edge packs its metalwoods with as much tech as possible while keeping prices well below those of mainstream OEMs.

Tour Edge likes to bill itself as the “pound-for-pound industry leader” in performance and innovation. It’s not the least expensive gear in town but, with the new Exotics 725 line, you’re getting a buttload of technology for $399.99.

And you’re getting 10K, as well. We can’t forget that.

If you want off-the-wall, the new Golf Pride x James Bond grip collaboration surely qualifies.

“Off the wall” is a very apt term.

So are “out of left field,” “are they serious?” and, if you’re particularly cynical, “what the hell?”

On the other hand, “wow” and “that’s pretty cool” also apply.

The reality, however, is that if nothing else, limited-edition collaborations are meant to be fun, different, attention-getting and, most importantly, limited. If you haven’t been CC’d on the memo, it’s good to remember a fundamental truth.

Here are 50 Presidents Cup observations from the week that was at Royal Montreal, including ones on Tom Kim and Tim Hortons.

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If you're looking for a golf-related Halloween costume, you can't go wrong with the Caddie Uniform you can find on Fairway Jockey.

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Long-time golf teacher and commentator Peter Kostis explains the importance of organizing golf practice in order to improve your game.

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If you're inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here's how to fix them.

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What's the proper tee height for maximum distance off the tee? Back in 2006, we ran an experiment to find out.

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Keegan Bradley's starring role in the Presidents Cup was a long time in the making. And it makes next year's Ryder Cup even more interesting.

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International member Tom Kim apologized to U.S. captain Jim Furyk and Xander Schauffele for his comments going "in such a negative way" at the Presidents Cup on Saturday.

This year's Presidents Cup gave us a time-traveler, an ageless wonder, a mischievous leader and plenty of drama.

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Jasmine Suwannapura shot a bogey-free 10-under 61 and then made a 12-foot eagle putt on the second hole of a playoff to win the LPGA's NW Arkansas Championship.

How to watch the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson, including full Sanderson Farms TV and streaming info.

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The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship odds are here, and we're picking a PGA Tour superstar as our long shot to win this week.

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1. Callaway Big Bertha

The top-ranked driver on our list is the Callaway Big Bertha. It was more than just a golf club. It was a cultural phenomenon. When the Big Bertha was introduced in 1991, it was truly revolutionary (rare for a golf club if you think about it). Crazy to think but, at the time, the 190cc head size seemed like a club that was playing as a man among boys. Combined with an aggressive advertising campaign that captured the public’s imagination, it was literally an instant hit. Golfers at almost all skill levels saw immediate benefits. Pro golfers quickly adopted the Big Bertha, which led to lots of wins, which led to lots of amateur golfers flocking to stores worldwide to buy. They flew off shelves.

2. Titleist 975D

It was in Tiger’s bag when he won Tiger Slam. It was David Duval’s choice the year he became world No. 1. To this day, it remains one of the best-selling drivers of all time. It was also the No. 1 played driver on the PGA Tour. I guarantee you or someone you know gamed the classic Titleist 975D.

3. PING G400 LST

A unicorn at its time, the G400 LST set the standard for a class of drivers offering comparatively low spin with above average forgiveness. It won our Most Wanted Driver test in its first year of release and was so good that it stuck around even longer than PING expected. There’s a case to be made that, across the industry, many of the best drivers in recent years are fruit of the 400 LST tree.

4. TaylorMade R7 SuperQuad

TaylorMade has long been on the forefront of driver innovation, consistently boasting and bolstering its reputation as the #1 Driver in Golf.

In 2004, with the release of the r7 Quad driver, TaylorMade brought movable weight technology to the masses. Three years later, TaylorMade again revolutionized the market with the introduction of the r7 SuperQuad. With its maximum allowable 460cc head clubhead volume and four movable weights, the driver captured the attention and, to no small degree, the hearts of golfers everywhere.

Golf is a game of efficiency but a lot of golfers don’t bring that same “less is more” mindset when it’s time to pack their carry or cart bag.

Maybe you’re lugging around 20-plus balls or you’ve got a soda can from the Bush administration crushed at the bottom. Or maybe that’s just me … Anyway, it’s time to clean up.

While good golf bag organization probably isn’t going to directly lead to fewer strokes and more wins, it will make your life easier. Well-placed clubs have a lower risk of damage, for example, and a smart sorting system will ensure you always know where everything is.

How to organize your clubs

The main factors you want to keep in mind when sticking your clubs into your bag are ease of access and how much they touch each other. Ideally, your longest clubs (like your driver and woods) should be on one end and you should work down toward your shorter ones (like your pitching wedge) on the other. Of course, if your bag has a putter well or some other slot for a specific club, make sure it goes where it belongs.

Your goal here is to ensure the heads of your shorter clubs aren’t banging against the shafts of your longer ones. You really don’t want to pull out your driver just to find out your 8-iron has dinged your driver’s graphite shaft. Sorting by length helps avoid potential collisions. If you carry your bag, keep in mind how the clubs sit when it’s on your shoulder or on the ground—if you notice the heads of some clubs knocking on the shafts of others, you might want to adjust their location so they’re less likely to touch. Make sure you’re using headcovers, too, as these will also reduce damage risk.

When was the last time a top men’s golfer visited a Solheim Cup and cheered on the women?

I haven’t seen it recently. Does it sound like a pie in the sky idea? Maybe, but a blended Presidents Cup would at least have the potential on the American side to build that strong bond among the best male and female players, something pro golf could use.

We saw it two weeks ago when a shirtless caddie celebration got a number of top PGA Tour golfers engaged and bantering on social media about the Solheim Cup. That felt so rare.

If I had it my way, that interaction would be just the beginning—top women golfers should be added to the Presidents Cup, transforming the sleepy event into something worth watching as the men and women finally convene for a big-time match.