Top 15 Richest Golfers in the World

Golf is not just an interesting sport to play, it’s also one of the highest paid sports in the world and it has also given many their first millions.

On average, pro golfers earn around $2 million a year. As the accomplishments go higher and the endorsement deals start coming in, the net worth goes sky high too.

15. Adam Scott $40 million

Australian golfer Adam Scott ranks at number 15 with a net worth of $40 million. He was ranked the World No. 1 golfer from mid-May to August in 2014.

His impeccable swing technique earned him the winner’s title in the 2013 Masters tournament. Other than that, he has won over 31 professional tournaments all over the world.

Scott has multi-million-dollar endorsement deals with luxury brands like Mercedes and Rolex. He also has a contract with Japan-based clothing brand Uniqlo.

These advertising deals are where a significant part of his net worth comes from. After becoming the first Australian to win the Masters Tournament, Scott became the most marketable sports star in his home country.

14. Davis Love III – $50 Million

A popular name in the world of golf, Davis Love III’s career has been an illustrious one. He turned pro in 1985, and since then, this golfer has been on a steady rise. He captained the U.S.

Ryder Cup teams in 2012 and 2016, and Love was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017. This American golfer has won 21 events on the PGA Tour alone.

Today he has a net worth exceeding $50 million, most of which comes from his tournament wins, and endorsement deals with automaker Acura and accounting firm McGladrey RSM.

13. Nick Faldo – $60 Million

English pro golfer Nick started playing golf after he watched Jack Nicklaus play in 1971. Since then, this golfer has carved a name for himself by winning three Open Championships and three Masters.

Faldo is also one of the lead golf analysts on CBS Sports, and he also served as the lead golf analyst for men’s golf at the Olympics.

Faldo has a total net worth of around $60 million and allegedly earns $8 million from sports commentary. Other than that, he also runs an award-winning golf course design firm called Faldo Design.

12. Ian Poulter – $60 Million

English pro golfer Ian Poulter was enamored by the sport ever since he was 4 years old. He turned pro in 1996 and got his first win three years later at the Open de Cote d’Ivoire in 1999.

Throughout his career, he has had 16 professional wins, including 12 on the European Tour. Poulter has a net worth of around $60 million and has earned over $40 million from tournament winnings.

Other than his golf skills, Poulter is also known for his eccentric fashion and love for luxury cars, Ferraris to be precise.

In fact, his car collection is worth more than $25 million. His collection includes a 288 GTO, an F40, an F50, an Enzo, a LaFerrari, and a 1962 California Spider.

11. Sergio García – $70 Million

Spanish pro golfer is a well-known name in both USA and UK’s pro tournaments. He has won 36 international tournaments, including the 2008 Players Championship and the 2017 Masters Tournament.

Garcia also has been a part of the top 10 in World Golf Rankings more than once.

Throughout his career, he has earned more than $43 million in golf earnings alone! He owns a $1.1 million mansion in Florida which acts as his home base during the PGA tour. He also owns a $22 million jet to travel to his matches in style!

10. Vijay Singh – $75 Million

Known as The Big Fijian, Vijay Singh has a net worth of around $75 million. He has won 34 PGA Tour events throughout his career, including one Masters title and two PGA Championships.

Singh also reached the number 1 spot in the world golf rankings during the early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he has earned well over $68 million.

A large chunk of his net worth also comes from the numerous brand endorsement deals he had. Singh owns a home at Ponte Vedra Beach close to the PGA Tour headquarters and also has a $6.75 million condo in Lincoln Square, New York.

9. Ernie Els – $85 Million

South African pro golfer Ernie Els has over 65 wins under his belt, including the ones in the US Open and the Open Championship.

This former world number 1 golfer has a net worth of around $85 million. Known by his fans as “The Big Easy”, Els was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2010.

He has earned more than $62 million from his tournament winnings alone. When not on the course, Els runs a golf course design business and a highly-regarded winery.

He also has a charitable foundation that supports golf among underprivileged youngsters in South Africa.

8. Jordan Spieth – $120 Million

American pro golfer Jordan Speith has a net worth of a whopping $110 million. It’s not really a surprise that he is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

He is one of the highest-earning players in PGA history, with more than $40 million from PGA winnings alone.

Other than that, he also has numerous multi-million endorsement deals with well-known brands. In fact, Between June 2017 and June 2018, Spieth earned $42 million from salary and endorsements.

He owns a 5 bedroom 10,000 square foot mansion in Dallas. The home cost $7.15 million and has an indoor basketball court, a 12-car garage, and a gym with a golf simulator.

7. Fred Couples – $120 Million

With an impactful journey in golf both at his young age and even now as a senior player, Fred Couples is number 7 on our list.

This American professional player has won over 64 tournaments and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in his early 50s.

Couples has a net worth of $120 million, and a large chunk of his earnings come from brand deals. He is well-known for endorsing Anatabloc, and he has also been involved in many video games in the 90s.

6. Rory McIlroy – $130 Million

After winning 3 major championships before the age of 25, it’s no wonder that the Northern Ireland-born has spent more than 100 weeks as the number-one ranked professional golfer in the world.

With a net worth of over $150 million, McIlroy earns around $50 million every year from tournaments and endorsements. McIlroy has signed an endorsement deal with Nike between $100 million and $250 million.

He also has an equipment endorsement deal with TaylorMade worth $100 million. With so many millions in his pocket, McIlroy is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

5. Gary Player – $250 Million

Known as one of the best players in the history of golf, South African pro golfer Gary Players has won nine major championships and 150 Pro tournaments throughout his career.

He won his first major tournament at the age of 29 in 1965. This retired golfer now spends his time designing golf courses.

He runs a design firm called Gary Player Design that has created more than 400 design projects throughout the globe.

He has a net worth of around $250 million! Player is also an active philanthropist and has raised millions for numerous charities around the world.

4. Greg Norman – $300 Million

Australian pro golfer, entrepreneur, and “the great white shark” Greg Norman has a net worth of over $300 million.

He has had the honor of being the number one golfer in the world more than once, and he was at the number 1 spot for almost 300 weeks.

With 90 tournament wins to his name, Norman was one of the first golfers in the world to generate a yearly income of over $10 million.

He has made numerous investments in real estate over the years. One of the most lavish properties he owns is an 11,600-acre ranch in Colorado. He also owns a multi-million dollar property in Jupiter, Florida.

3. Jack Nicklaus – $320 Million

The man who inspired many of the biggest names in the game today to play, American pro golfer Jack Nicklaus is a legendary name! With 18 major wins, he has won more major titles than any other golfer ever has! He has 73 PGA tour wins to his name.

Nicklaus is the fourth-highest earning athlete of all time, with career earnings of $1.15 billion. But not all of his earnings are from winning tournaments.

He owns Nicklaus Design and has designed more than 380 golf courses in 36 countries. He also has lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Rolex and Perry Ellis.

2. Phil Mickelson – $400 Million

American pro golfer Phil Mickelson is one of those few golfers who have won three of the four majors. He won his first PGA tournament when he was still an amateur.

This golfer has had career earnings of over $800 million. There have been many years in his career when he raked in almost $100 million.

However, in recent times his yearly income has been around $50 million. His lifetime tournament winnings have been around $90 million.

With a net worth of $400 million, most of Mickelson’s income comes from endorsement deals. Mickelson has many multi-million-dollar properties around the country.

The latest addition is an undeveloped lot in Jupiter, Florida.

1. Tiger Woods-$800 million

One of the most famous names in golf, Tiger Woods is the highest-earning golfer of all time. Since the time he made pro in 1996, he has earned more than $1.5 billion! In fact, it took him only 8 months after turning pro to make his first $100 million.

On average, he has been earning $50 million from his golf career and various other business investments.

He earned $63 million between June 2019 and June 2020 alone. Woods has earned $118 million on the golf course.

Most of his income comes from endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Gatorade, American Express, and more!

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