Rich List
The Richest Golfers in the World (2026): Ranked by Net Worth
The richest golfer is Tiger Woods, worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2026, making him the first billionaire the sport has ever produced. He earned close to $2 billion across his career, yet only about $121 million of that came from PGA Tour prize money. The rest flows from endorsements, his golf course design firm, the PopStroke entertainment chain, and TMRW Sports, the tech venture he founded with Rory McIlroy.
Golf wealth follows a clear pattern: the biggest fortunes are built off the course as much as on it. Beyond Woods, names like Greg Norman, the estate of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Phil Mickelson turned tournament fame into course design businesses, apparel and equipment brands, and long-running licensing deals. Each golfer below links to a full profile and biography with current net worth figures, career earnings, and the ventures behind the money.
Ranked by Net Worth
53 profiles · figures are estimates from public sources · more added regularly.
Featured Profiles
Net Worths$1.3 BillionTiger Woods
Tiger Woods' net worth is an estimated $1.3 billion in 2026. Here's how endorsements, not majors, built golf's first billion-dollar fortune, and what he owns.
Net Worths$700 MillionArnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer's net worth was an estimated $700 million. Here's how golf's first TV superstar built a licensing empire that still earns tens of millions a year.
Net Worths$400 MillionGreg Norman
Greg Norman's net worth is an estimated $400 million. Here's how 'The Great White Shark' turned two majors into a diversified apparel, wine and design empire.
Net Worths$400 MillionJack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus' net worth is an estimated $400 million. Here's how golf's greatest major champion turned 18 titles into a course-design and licensing empire.
Net Worths$350 MillionRory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's net worth is an estimated $350 million in 2026. Here's how the career Grand Slam winner built a fortune from majors, Nike, and business stakes.
Net Worths$300 MillionPhil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson's net worth is an estimated $300 million in 2026. Here's how six majors, endorsements, and a huge LIV Golf payday built the fortune.
Net Worths$250 MillionGary Player
Gary Player's net worth is an estimated $250 million in 2026. Here's how nine majors, course design, and Black Knight International built the fortune.
Net Worths$200 MillionJon Rahm
Jon Rahm's net worth is an estimated $200 million in 2026. Here's how two majors, a world No. 1 run, and a record LIV Golf deal built the fortune.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest golfer?+
The richest golfer is Tiger Woods, worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2026. He was the first golfer to reach billionaire status, built on nearly $2 billion in career earnings plus course design, equity deals, and ventures like PopStroke and TMRW Sports.
How much is Tiger Woods worth in 2026?+
Tiger Woods is worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2026, according to Forbes. Only a small share came from the roughly $121 million in PGA Tour prize money he won; the majority comes from endorsements, real estate, and business ventures.
Is any golfer a billionaire?+
Yes. Tiger Woods is the sport's first billionaire, reaching that mark in 2022. No other golfer is close, though Greg Norman and the estate of Arnold Palmer built substantial nine-figure fortunes largely off the course.
Which golfers are richest after Tiger Woods?+
After Tiger Woods, the wealthiest golfers include Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer (via his estate and brand), Jack Nicklaus, and Phil Mickelson, each with fortunes measured in the hundreds of millions from winnings, design work, and licensing.