Top 5 Richest Golfers in the World, Excluding Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

It is a global phenomenon that golf is a sport of the affluent. Undoubtedly, many stars over the years have enjoyed the high income from the sport. However, nobody in the world of golf has enjoyed the high prize money more than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Apart from being considered some of the greats of the game, both golfers are also regarded as the richest in the sport. But who are the richest golfers apart from the Hall of Famers presently active in the sport?

Earlier this year, Tiger Woods joined the Billionaire Dollar Club. The 46-year-old became the first golfer to hold the stature. With his earnings over the years on the course along with his endorsement money off the course, it was quite apparent he was the richest golfer of all time.

His frenemy, Phil Mickelson is behind him on the list of PGA Tour’s all-time earners. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Mickelson’s net worth amounts to $300 million. Moreover, with his move to LIV Golf, Phil was placed as the highest-paid golfer of 2022. But we know that both Tiger and Phil are currently the highest earners in the sport, but who is the richest apart from them?

Who are the richest golfers apart from Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson?

1. Rory McIlroy

The Northern Ireland star had the hype since his arrival in the professional circuit. However, he has maintained the reputation with Major titles in his name and many more to come. With high prize money wins and endorsement deals with Nike and TaylorMade, McIlroy is the richest golfer apart from Woods and Mickelson.

Rory McIlroy has a net worth of $170 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He signed a new deal with Nike back in 2017 worth around $200 million. Moreover, McIlroy has the most FedEx Cups wins of all time, with the most recent being won earlier this year. He won $18 million for his third FedEx Cup win.

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Rory earns $40-50 million per year from tournament winnings and endorsements, primarily endorsements. The 33-year-old won’t be enjoying the LIV Golf money as he has been vocal with his support for the PGA Tour.

2. Jordan Spieth

After winning three Major titles within the first 5 years of his PGA Tour life, the world of golf had high expectations from Spieth. However, he has failed to live up to the hype since. But that doesn’t undermine the unforgettable 2014-15 season of the 29-year-old.

Jordan Spieth won 5 times that season which also included his wins at the Masters and the US Open. Moreover, he finished the season earning $22 million just through his on-course action. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Spieth’s net worth sits at $110 million in 2022. He has also reportedly signed an 8-figure a-year deal with his apparent company, Under Armor, until 2029.

3. Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson has been considered as one of the best golfers in recent years. He followed Mickelson in joining the breakaway Tour. DJ reportedly received a whopping amount of $125 million to join the LIV Golf. Moreover, the 38-year-old has career earnings of $74,276,710 on the PGA Tour.

Johnson’s net worth sits at $100 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. DJ also has endorsement deals with some big companies, including TaylorMade, Adidas, Hublot, and BodyArmor. Considering his top-notch game, he can earn a lot more through the high prize money offerings of LIV Golf.

4. Sergio Garcia

Garcia turned pro back in 1999 and has since enjoyed much success in his career. The 42-year-old has achieved more than $43 million in golf earnings alone. However, earlier this year, the Spaniard decided to join the Saudi-funded Tour. Moreover, he was part of the first wave to join LIV Golf.

Thanks to his involvement in LIV Golf, Garcia joined the list of the highest-paid golfers of 2022. He earned $36 million on the course with LIV Golf and earned the rest $6 million off the course. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sergio Garcia’s net worth sits at $70 million.

5. Brooks Koepka

Another defector who has enjoyed the LIV Golf money is Brooks Koepka. Much like many others on the list, Koepka has earned the reputation of a great golfer through his 4 Major wins. However, the golfer decided to join hands with the lucrative series for a reported amount of $100 million.

During his PGA career, Brooks Koepka earned around $40 million in tournament prizes. In the same time period, he earned tens of millions of dollars from endorsements. Koepka’s net worth sits at $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Moreover, the 32-year-old also has endorsement deals with Michelob Ultra and Nike.

There are plenty of golfers who are close to being as rich as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Considering the increase in prize money of both Tours, the future of golf may have a lot more Billionaires alongside Woods.

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