The top highest earning golf players in the world are those who have accumulated the most earnings from both on-course and off-course sources, such as prize money, endorsements, appearance fees, and business ventures. According to various sources, the top 10 highest earning golf players in the world as of 2023 are:
Tiger Woods
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, with 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour wins. He has earned over $62.2 million in 2023, with $800 million as his net worth. He has lucrative deals with Nike, TaylorMade, Bridgestone, Monster Energy, and others. He also owns a golf course design company and a restaurant chain.
Phil Mickelson
He is one of the most popular and successful golfers in history, with 44 PGA Tour wins and five major titles. He has earned over $46.1 million in 2023, with $400 million as his net worth. He has endorsements from Callaway, KPMG, Rolex, Amgen, and others. He also has a stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team and a coffee brand.
Dustin Johnson
He is the current world number one and the 2020 Masters champion, with 24 PGA Tour wins and two major titles. He has earned over $40.8 million in 2023, with $97 million as his total earnings. He has sponsorships from Adidas, TaylorMade, RBC, NetJets, and others. He also has a clothing line and a golf academy.
Rory McIlroy
He is a four-time major champion and a former world number one, with 18 PGA Tour wins and 14 European Tour wins. He has earned over $32.8 million in 2023, with $180 million as his net worth. He has deals with Nike, TaylorMade, Omega, NBC Sports, and others. He also has a podcast and a foundation.
Jordan Spieth
He is a three-time major champion and a former world number one, with 11 PGA Tour wins and three European Tour wins. He has earned over $29.6 million in 2023, with $100 million as his net worth. He has partnerships with Under Armour, Titleist, Rolex, AT&T, and others. He also has a wine label and a charity.
Justin Thomas
He is the 2017 PGA Championship winner and a former world number one, with 14 PGA Tour wins and two European Tour wins. He has earned over $42 million in 2023, with $69 million as his total earnings. He has contracts with Titleist, Polo Ralph Lauren, Citi, NetJets, and others. He also has a book and a foundation.
Xander Schauffele
He is a four-time PGA Tour winner and a two-time Presidents Cup team member. He has earned over $24 million in 2023, with $86 million as his total earnings2. He has agreements with Callaway, Adidas, Rolex, BMW, and others. He also has a golf simulator and a coffee company.
Jon Rahm
He is the 2021 U.S. Open champion and a former world number one, with six PGA Tour wins and seven European Tour wins. He has earned over $30 million in 2023, with $30 million as his net worth. He has affiliations with Callaway, Rolex, Mercedes-Benz, Banco Santander, and others. He also has a video game and a foundation.
Brooks Koepka
He is a four-time major champion and a former world number one, with eight PGA Tour wins and seven European Tour wins. He has earned over $53 million in 2023, with $69 million as his total earnings. He has associations with Nike, Michelob Ultra, NetJets, Rolex, and others. He also has a fitness app and a charity.
Bryson DeChambeau
He is the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a six-time PGA Tour winner. He has earned over $66 million in 2023, with $86 million as his total earnings. He has collaborations with Cobra, Puma, Bridgestone, DraftKings, and others. He also has a protein drink and a science project.
