The 2025 PGA Tour season has delivered massive moments—and massive paydays. With multiple elevated events, record-breaking major purses, and razor-sharp competition, the tour’s biggest stars have raked in eye-popping earnings through the first half of the season. While prize money alone doesn’t reflect a golfer’s full financial portfolio (endorsements are a beast of their own), here we’re spotlighting the top-10 highest earners based on on-course winnings.
From Scheffler’s dominance to J.J. Spaun’s fairytale major win, here’s who’s leading golf’s money list—and how they got there.
Top 10 Highest-Paid PGA TOUR Golfers
1. Scottie Scheffler – $15.17 Million (3 Wins)
Scottie continues to make the rest of the field look like NPCs. His 2025 campaign already features three wins, including the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, which alone earned him $3.42M. Add in the Memorial Tournament ($4M) and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson ($1.78M), and it’s clear: Scottie’s the most dominant force in golf. Truthfully put, we expected no one else to be at the top spot thus far.
2. Rory McIlroy – $14.22 Million (3 Wins)
Rory’s 2025 season hasn’t included a major win… yet. Still, with three early-season titles and a string of consistently strong finishes—including a runner-up at The Players—he’s firmly cemented his place among the game’s elite. Most notably, his long-awaited triumph at Augusta in April finally completed his career Grand Slam, marking a historic milestone in an already legendary career.
3. J.J. Spaun – $9.64 Million (1 Win)
JJ Spaun shocked the world with his stunning U.S. Open victory at Oakmont, cashing in a massive $4.3M payday in the process. That breakthrough performance, paired with a runner-up finish at The Players, has catapulted him into the top-3 on the earnings list. It’s been a remarkable ascent for a player who entered 2025 with less than $20M in career earnings—proving just how quickly fortunes can change in today’s game.
4. Sepp Straka – $9.63 Million (2 Wins)
“epp Straka has quietly built a killer résumé this season, steadily stacking results behind the scenes. With two wins and consistent finishes in elevated events, his year is shaping up to be one of the most impressive under-the-radar campaigns on Tour. And while he hasn’t lifted a major trophy just yet in 2025, his combination of steady ball striking and timely putting has made him one of the Tour’s most efficient earners.
5. Justin Thomas – $8.80 Million (1 Win)
Next, JT is back. A resurgent season has included one tour win and multiple top-10 finishes, propelling him back into the money list’s top half. With improved iron play and a few strong major finishes, he’s on track to eclipse $10M for the season. His win at Harbour Town was well worth the wait.
6. Ben Griffin – $7.60 Million (2 Wins)
Griffin has burst into the spotlight in 2025, notching two Tour wins and solid major performances. He’s a name to watch as the FedEx Cup Playoffs approach, with a game built for high-stakes Sundays. Ben Griffin’s confidence is as high as anyone on TOUR.
7. Russell Henley – $7.56 Million (1 Win)
Henley keeps proving that precision golf pays. He claimed one win this year and added a top-10 finish at the U.S. Open. His wedge game and putting have been dialed in, especially on firm setups. Everyone knows it, when Russell gets a course that requires accurate driving, he is going to cash a check.
8. Collin Morikawa – $6.66 Million (0 Wins)
While he hasn’t hoisted a trophy in 2025, Collin Morikawa’s steady form continues to pay dividends. With multiple top‑5 finishes—including a standout performance at The Memorial—he remains a force in ball-striker-heavy fields. But as we pass the season’s midpoint, it’s fair to ask: does Collin have a winning problem?
9. Ludvig Åberg – $6.25 Million (1 Win)
The Swedish superstar continues his rise, building momentum with each passing week. With a win early in the season and several high finishes, Ludvig has rightfully earned his spot inside the top 10. As the season progresses, he’s clearly flirting with his first major—and at this rate, few would bet against him capturing one before year’s end. And now, with the Travelers Championship on deck, don’t look now, but Ludvig might just vault even higher, potentially climbing toward the very top of the list.
10. Andrew Novak – $6.18 Million (1 Win)
Novak may not be a household name yet, but he’s making his mark with one win and a string of big-time paydays. He’s a strong candidate for “Breakout Player of the Year” honors. Also, Novak is really close to a Ryder Cup invite.
Highest Payouts of 2025 (So Far)
• U.S. Open winner (Spaun): $4.3M
• Memorial Tournament (Scheffler): $4.0M
• PGA Championship (Scheffler): $3.42M
• CJ Cup Byron Nelson (Scheffler): $1.78M
• Players Championship runner-up (Spaun): ~$2.2M
Final Thoughts
If the first half of the 2025 season has proven anything, it’s that winning still matters—but so does consistency. Players like Scheffler and Rory are stacking wins and locking up prize money, while others like Morikawa and Åberg are staying near the top with elite-level consistency.
With the FedEx Cup Playoffs and The Open Championship still ahead, this leaderboard may shift—but for now, these ten players are absolutely cashing in.
