Winning a major championship is the ultimate goal in golf, but some players have made a fortune without ever hoisting one of those coveted trophies.
Whether through consistent play, endorsement deals, or simply racking up prize money in the modern era, these golfers have cashed in big despite never winning the big one. Here are 10 golfers who made the most money without ever winning a major.
10. K.J. Choi
Choi became one of the most successful South Korean golfers ever, racking up eight PGA Tour wins and a ton of worldwide victories. While a major title always eluded him, his steady play earned him over $32 million in career earnings.
9. Brandt Snedeker
Snedeker is known for his smooth putting stroke and his 2012 FedEx Cup victory, which netted him a cool $10 million bonus. Though he’s come close in majors, his bank account doesn’t mind too much, with career earnings of over $40 million.
8. Matt Kuchar
Kuchar’s nickname might as well be “Mr. Consistent” because he’s been a top-10 machine throughout his career. Despite never closing the deal in a major, he has piled up over $57 million in prize money.
7. Paul Casey
Casey has been a fixture on both the PGA and European Tours, consistently racking up high finishes. While the major breakthrough never happened, his $45 million-plus in earnings proves that consistency pays well.
6. Luke Donald
Donald was once ranked No. 1 in the world, but a major win never came his way. Still, his career earnings of more than $41 million, along with sponsorship deals, have kept him more than comfortable.
5. Colin Montgomerie
Monty dominated the European Tour and was a Ryder Cup legend, but he never sealed the deal in a major. Despite that, his career earnings and sponsorships have pushed his total wealth well beyond $50 million.
4. Lee Westwood
Westwood has finished as a runner-up in majors multiple times, but the big win always slipped through his fingers. Still, with over $50 million in earnings, he probably sleeps just fine at night.
3. Sergio Garcia (Before the 2017 Masters)
Before finally winning the 2017 Masters, Garcia was one of the best golfers ever without a major. Even without that win, he had already stacked up over $70 million in career earnings.
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2. Steve Stricker
Stricker was one of the best putters and iron players of his generation, but the major trophies never found their way to his mantle. His incredible consistency on Tour has helped him bank over $50 million in prize money.
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1. Rickie Fowler
Fowler has been a fan favorite for years, with huge endorsement deals and plenty of near-misses in majors. Even though he hasn’t won one, he’s still racked up over $50 million in prize money and even more in sponsorship deals.
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