It’s a profitable business being a professional golfer - a single Tour Championship title win’s you a cool $10 million, while world number one Scottie Scheffler banked nearly $30 million in a single season last year.
Add in money-spinning advertising and sponsorship deals, personal appearances and shrewd investments, and these athletes can often become seriously loaded.
The hikes in prize money in recent years means that relative youngsters like the aforementioned Scottie Scheffler are seeing their bank balances challenge those of the all-time greats - with plenty of years to play.
Here are the 12 wealthiest men’s golf stars in the world in 2026, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
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1. Tiger Woods - $1.3 billion
He may have been tangled up in a number of scandals, have gone through an expensive divorce, and looks unlikely to beat Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 Majors (he has 15) but Tiger Woods is by far the richest golfer to ever live with a fortune estimated at $1.3 billion. He holds a huge number of other records including spending the most consecutive weeks and the most total weeks as the world's number‑one player. | Getty Images
2. Greg Norman - $400 million
Joint second spot goes to the Great White Shark himself - Australia's Greg Norman. He win 88 pro tournaments, including 20 PGA Tour trophies and two Majors - and undoubtedly should have won more. If he banked plenty of money on the course, he has earned far more off it with the Greg Norman Company - making millions from everything from wine to interior design. He also headed up the controversial LIV Golf Tour from 2021-2025. Taken together, all his success equates to a fortune of around $400 million. | Getty Images
3. Jack Nicklaus - $400 million
Also boasting a fortune of around $400 million is Jack Nicklaus - known as the Golden Bear. His 18 Major wins may never be beaten and it's probably between him and Tiger Woods as to who is the greatest of all time. | Getty Images
4. Phil Mickelson - $300 million
Somewhat unfortunate to be playing in the time of Tiger Woods, whith whom he shared a great rivalry, Phil Mickelson has still managed to win six majors and a further 39 events on the PGA tour. His win at the 2021 PGA Championship saw 'Lefty' become the oldest major championship winner in history just short of his 51st birthday. He's banked around $300 million over the years. | Getty Images