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If you're looking for an illustration of the phenomenal growth in prize money in this Tiger Era, look no further that the milestone Anthony Kim will eclipse this weekend in Chicago.

Kim, a rookie-of-the-year contender (though Brandt Snedeker is the choice here), made his PGA Tour debut less than a year ago, in September 2006. He has played in 26 official events and has earned $1,852,860, a total sure to rise Sunday because there is no cut in this week's tournament.

That means Kim, 22, will pass Arnold Palmer ($1,861,857) in career earnings.

I don't think inflation can account for such an amazing rise in payscales.