Seven richest golfers ever revealed, and just three of them are still playing

Ever since Tiger Woods turned professional in 1996, the financial side of golf has completely changed. Prize money and endorsement deals have gone through the roof.

The list of the seven wealthiest golfers ever highlights just how much things have shifted.

Take Jon Rahm, for instance. He did not win a single event in 2025, yet he still took home more than Scottie Scheffler, who was racking up wins.

It used to be that players needed to stack up wins to make serious cash. Now, endorsements and appearance fees often outweigh tournament earnings.

And even though the financial landscape is totally different now, many of those old-school legends have built fortunes long after their playing days ended.

With that in mind, here are the seven golfers who have earned more than anyone else in history.

The seven wealthiest golfers of all time