LIV Golf’s individual prize money list features 11 players who have earned more than $10 million

You can’t talk about LIV Golf without mentioning the massive amount of money the players compete for in each event. With $20 million up for grabs at regular season events, including $4 million for the winner, playing well in the LIV Golf League is certainly lucrative. Just ask talented golfers like Talor Gooch, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, and Brooks Koepka.

Over the last two LIV Golf seasons, these four players have accumulated over $19 million in individual prize money. Gooch stands out as the only player to surpass the $20 million mark. In fact, 11 players have earned more than $10 million individually across 20 regular-season events. And that’s not even considering the upfront payments they received for signing with the LIV Golf circuit, financially supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

As the 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship at Trump National Doral draws near, let’s take a closer look at the players who have earned the most individual prize money so far. (Please note that team prize money may be distributed differently within each squad).

Talor Gooch – $20,632,012
Talor Gooch celebrates his victory at the 2023 LIV Golf Andalucia at Real Club Valderrama in Cadiz, Spain.

Dustin Johnson – $19,314,945
Dustin Johnson reacts after completing a round at Trump National Doral during the thrilling season finale of the LIV Golf series.

Cameron Smith – $19,271,417
Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the LIV Golf Bedminster golf tournament at Trump National Bedminster.

Brooks Koepka – $19,146,933
Brooks Koepka poses with his caddy and the championship trophy after winning the 2023 LIV Golf Jeddah champion at Royal Greens Golf in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Bryson DeChambeau – $15,284,250
Bryson DeChambeau proudly holds the championship trophy after winning the 2023 LIV Golf Chicago event at Rich Harvest Farms.

And the list goes on with players such as Branden Grace, Patrick Reed, and Peter Uihlein, who have also amassed significant sums. This detailed breakdown of individual prize money reveals the earnings of each player, allowing golf enthusiasts to see who’s making the most on the course.

1. Talor Gooch has earned $20,632,012 in total, with $17,320,012 in 2023 earnings and $3,312,000 in 2022 earnings.
2. Dustin Johnson has accumulated $19,314,945, with $8,739,678 in 2023 earnings and $10,575,267 in 2022 earnings.
3. Cameron Smith has pocketed $19,271,417, with $13,955,417 in 2023 earnings and $5,316,000 in 2022 earnings.

The list continues with other notable players like Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Branden Grace, Patrick Reed, and many more. Each player’s earnings for 2023 and 2022 are stated clearly, allowing fans to get a comprehensive view of their financial success.

So, as the season comes to a close with the highly anticipated 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship, golf enthusiasts are glued to the action, eager to see who will take home the biggest chunk of the prize money. The electrifying competition and impressive earnings of these golfers make LIV Golf an exciting and captivating league to follow.

(Note: This story originally appeared on GolfWeek)

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