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Golf is a game of fine margins played over four days of accumulating pressure, and its majors crown legends. Its greatest players carry rivalries and records across decades rather than seasons. Few sports reward patience and punish nerves so ruthlessly. 15 golf stars covered daily. See also the greatest golf athletes of all time.
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$2.3BCombined net worth
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Net Worth Leaderboard
Full ranking →| # | Athlete | Country | Position | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods | United States | Professional Golfer | $1.0B |
| 2 | Phil Mickelson | United States | $400M | |
| 3 | Jon Rahm | Spain | $218M | |
| 4 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | $200M | |
| 5 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | $110M | |
| 6 | Dustin Johnson | United States | $100M |
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All Golf Athletes
15 total →
Brooks Koepka
21 Professional Wins
United States
Bryson DeChambeau
16 Professional Wins
United States
Collin Morikawa
8 Professional wins
United States
Dustin Johnson
30 Professional wins
United States
Jon Rahm
24 Professional wins
SpainJustin Thomas
18 Professional wins
United States
Ludvig Åberg
5 Professional wins
Sweden
Lydia Ko
31 Professional wins
New Zealand
Nelly Korda
24 Professional Wins
United StatesPhil Mickelson
57 Professional wins
United States
Rory McIlroy
45 Professional wins
Northern Ireland
Scottie Scheffler
25 Professional wins
United States
Tiger Woods
82 PGA Tour Wins
United States
Viktor Hovland
12 Professional wins
NorwayXander Schauffele
13 Professional Wins
United StatesGolf FAQ
Who is the greatest golfer of all time?
The debate comes down to Jack Nicklaus, with the most major titles, and Tiger Woods, whose peak dominance and cultural impact are unmatched. Most fans concede there is no wrong answer between the two.
What are golf's four majors?
The Masters, the PGA Championship, the US Open and The Open Championship. Careers at the top of the game are judged first and foremost by performance in these four events.
How much do professional golfers earn?
Elite golfers earn heavily from prize funds, appearance money and sponsorship, and the rivalry between established tours has driven purses to record levels. Golf's biggest names rank among the wealthiest athletes in the world.
What is a handicap in golf?
A handicap is a number representing a player's ability, used to level matches between golfers of different standards. Professionals do not use handicaps; they play off scratch.
Know the Language
BirdieA score of one under par on a hole, the bread and butter of low scoring.
EagleTwo under par on a single hole, usually the product of power and precision combined.
MajorOne of the four most prestigious tournaments, the measuring stick for all-time greatness.
The cutThe halfway elimination line at most tournaments; miss it and the weekend, and the payday, are gone.
Green jacketThe famous prize awarded to the winner of the Masters at Augusta National.