Money is important! Not for everyone, but for some, and when you play all day in heat for it, it becomes more important. When you don’t get the desired result after giving it your all, it sure hurts. One single event win can bring in a huge sum of money, most likely a seven-figure paycheck. If things go south, it can cost talented professionals millions. Notably, for Brooks Koepka, the year 2024 seems a bit off per his performances, which is proving to be a barrier for those big paychecks.

His choice to join the Saudi-backed league made people skeptical, given his stature on the PGA Tour. The 34-year-old was known for his resilience and hard work. This is reflected significantly in his PGA Tour earnings so far, racking up $43.68 million. 

How has Brooks Koepka’s earnings been affected by just one win so far?

Brooks Koepka, the five-time major winner, has been having an average year so far. LIV Singapore, in May, was the only event he managed to clinch a $4 million paycheck into his pocket. Apart from this, he managed to secure a top-10 spot in only three events and a top-25 in two events from a total of ten events that he has played in the Saudi-funded league so far, with the latest being his T27 finish at Real Club Valderrama. 

The prize breakdown of his 2024 LIV Golf earnings so far is as follows:

So, so far from 10 events, he has earned $3,172,625. Moreover, his performances in the majors this year tell us the same story. He couldn’t secure a top-20 position in any of the three majors, be it his T-45 place at the Masters, T-26 at the PGA Championship, or his T-26 at the US Open Championship. His combined winnings in the coveted majors add up to $324,443. With the Royal Troon showdown, he might perform exceptionally well and boost his earnings. As he moves ahead with these winnings in 2024, a question arises: what is the difference in the earning potential compared to last year?

Brooks Koepka’s earnings difference comparison, 2023 vs. 2024

When compared to his first ten successive events in the LIV 2023 season, Koepka had a streak of bagging his pockets with fortune. With his impressive show, the athlete secured a top spot at LIV Orlando, twice tying for the third spot at LIV Singapore and LIV Andalucia. Additionally, a T6 position at LIV Tulsa earned $600,000. Out of the first 10 tournaments he participated in, he finished in the top 20 seven times. Koepka earned a majestic figure of $9.50 million from the first ten LIV golf events.

Coming on to his majors, the 34-year-old had robust performances in the first three majors. He started with a T2 position at the Masters, which earned him $1,584,000. The five-time major champ got his fifth title at the 2023 PGA Championship; he clinched $3.15 million from the overall prize purse. However, his play in the US Open failed to impress, but with a notable T17 position, he managed to bag $284,167 in winnings.

With these figures, one can figure out a slump in his earnings this season! This bleak contrast in his earnings between the two seasons is a clear indication that Koepka’s struggles on the course have indeed affected his financial fortunes. Will he bounce back in the final major and the upcoming LIV events? Share what you think in the comments section below.