Boasting a Combined Net Worth Touching $740 Million, Phil Mickelson Reigns Supreme as the Richest LIV Golfer in the World

LIV Golf shook the world of men’s professional golf with its hefty paychecks, signing bonuses, and a schedule that is not as hectic. Money is still claimed to be the biggest temptation as to why some biggest names in golf joined this Saudi-funded league. Let’s take a look at the top 6 richest LIV Golfers based on their net worth in 2023. 

Top 6 richest LIV Golfers based on their net worth

1. Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson’s net worth is a whopping $400 million. The 52-year-old has had a pretty amazing career and is the richest golfer in the Saudi-backed league. His signing bonus was alleged $200 million, which is the most lucrative signing offer received by a player. 

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Phil Mickelson is one of the most accomplished names in the history of the sport. Mickelson, or as fans call him Lefty, has won 45 PGA Championships and has won three Masters tournaments in 2004, 2006, and 2010.

Mickelson has been pretty vocal about his sentiments and opinions about the prestigious PGA Tour and he has displayed many times that he is okay with the fact that he might not play in the PGA Tour again.

2. Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson’s net worth is around $100 million in 2023. Johnson has won 2 major championships, and he was also the winner in the 2020 Masters at Augusta. He signed a deal to join LIV with $125 million, making it the second most expensive offer. 

Dustin Johnson became the individual winner in the LIV Golf’s inaugural league, earning him a paycheck of $36 million. 

3. Sergio Garcia

Sergio Garcia is expected to have an estimated net worth of $75 million in 2023. He joined the Saudi-funded rival league with a signing bonus of around $40 million. Garcia was amongst the first few players to join the LIV Golf. 

Garcia won the Masters in 2017 and won the green jacket. He has been earning substantial paychecks, all thanks association to his association with LIV Golf.

4. Ian Poulter 

Ian Poulter is undoubtedly one of the most recognized golfers. His net worth in 2023 is estimated to be nearly $65 million. The exact joining bonus of Poulter is still unknown. It is assumed that he received anywhere between $20 million to $30 million to join the rebel league.

Poulter’s decision to join the Saudi-funded league was purely a business decision, as he had mentioned earlier. 

5. Brooks Koepka & Cameron Smith

Brooks Koepka, who recently finished in the second position at the 87th Masters, is estimated to be a golfer whose net worth is around $50 million. He signed the contract to join LIV Golf in exchange for a ballpark of $100 million.

Brooks Koepka has had a good career run in the Majors, but all thanks to the Saudi money, he plays on LIV Golf now and earns fruitful paychecks.

Cameron Smith is fifth on the list of the top 5 richest LIV Golfers with a net worth of $50 million. Smith’s financial figures are similar to that of Koepka’s, even the signing bonus. Smith also signed the deal with LIV Golf and got $100 million in exchange. 

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