The Highest Prize Money Earners In Men’s Golf In 2026

Some huge money has been won by the world’s best men’s golfers in 2026, but who leads the way?

By Mike Hall · Golf Monthly

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:11 PM

Key Things to Know

Scottie Scheffler leads men's professional golf prize money in 2026, earning $30,937,525 from tournaments alone.
Jon Rahm ranks second with $22,008,240 after winning the LIV Golf Individual Championship.
Matt Fitzpatrick sits third with $15,629,177 following multiple victories across the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the men's golf prize money rankings for 2026 with $30,937,525 in individual tournament earnings alone. Scheffler's total was boosted by three victories, including a $10 million payday at the Tour Championship, placing him nearly $9 million ahead of his nearest competitor.

Jon Rahm sits second with $22,008,240 after securing the LIV Golf Individual Championship, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick in third with $15,629,177 across the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young complete the top five in earnings, which exclude separate season-ending FedExCup bonuses and LIV Golf team prize funds.

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