Jeeno Thitikul vs Scottie Scheffler Net Worth Comparison | International Sports News
The wide monetary gap between the PGA and LPGA tours is no secret; much like any sport, in golf, too, one of the most significant challenges female athletes face is the disparity in prize money. In 2024, for example, the PGA Tour’s total purse exceeded $560 million, while the LPGA Tour’s amount was around $115 million. Needless to say, it affects the net worths of top players as well.
Golf’s best: Comparing the wealth and endorsements of Scottie Scheffler and Jeeno Thitikul
Scottie Scheffler entered 2026 as one of the wealthiest active athletes in the world. His net worth is currently estimated between $110 million and $120 million. Jeeno Thitikul, on the other hand, is a Thai sensation formerly known as Atthaya Thitikul. Her estimated net worth sits in the $20 million to $25 million range, which is a remarkably high figure for a 23-year-old in women’s golf.
Scheffler’s rise has been meteoric
Scottie Scheffler’s staggering net worth has been propelled by a historic 2024–2025 run, during which he reached the $50 million mark in annual on-course earnings. In January 2026, Scheffler made history by becoming only the third player in PGA Tour history to surpass $100 million in official career earnings and joined the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.The player also had massive FedEx Cup bonuses (including a $15 million check in 2025) to thank and signature event purses. Beyond the course, his “blue-chip” endorsement portfolio, which features Nike, TaylorMade, and Rolex, reportedly brings in an additional $30 million annually, boosting his net worth. ID@undefined Caption not available.
Jeeno Thitikul: The LPGA’s superstar
Jeeno Thitikul’s surge is largely attributed to her back-to-back $4 million wins at the CME Group Tour Championship in late 2024 and 2025. As per reports, these are also the largest winners’ checks in the history of the women’s game.By February 2026, Jeeno’s career earnings have climbed to approximately $17.7 million. Her off-course income from sponsors like SCG and various Thai conglomerates is quite high, but of course, nowhere as close to Scheffler’s earnings. ID@undefined Caption not available.
The ‘equal pay’ conversation
Thitikul could script history in women’s sports history, but that doesn’t really cover the gap between men’s and women’s sports and subsequent earnings. The gap between the two is narrowing, but it remains significant. Scheffler’s career earnings are nearly six times those of Thitikul’s, though both are on their way to becoming undisputed world number ones. While Scheffler benefits from a more established commercial ecosystem in the U.S., Thitikul’s popularity in the Asian market and her record-breaking scoring average (68.681 in 2025) suggest that, though she doesn’t make nine figures now, she is definitely changing the rules.
