The life of a PGA Tour pro might seem pretty straightforward: win a tournament and take home the prize money. With the eye-popping prize pools on the Tour these days, it’s easy to assume that a win alone can set you up nicely. But what if you don’t snag that top spot? That’s where things get interesting. Take Jordan Spieth, for example.
He’s one of the biggest names in golf, even though his last win was in 2022 at the RBC Heritage. The three-time major champ and 13-time PGA Tour winner has built a career (and a bank account) way beyond his time on the leaderboard. Spieth’s net worth is a whopping $120 million, putting him among the highest-paid athletes in the world.
$62,741,970 comes from PGA Tour winnings alone, making him one of the top 20 highest-earning golfers in history. You see Spieth made a name for himself early—he won the U.S. Junior Amateur twice (2009 and 2011), something only Tiger Woods had done before him. By 17, he was the #1 junior golfer in the world. Then, in 2013, he made history as the first teenager since 1931 to win a PGA Tour event at the John Deere Classic. That win earned him a full Tour membership and opened the door to big things.
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In 2015, he racked up just about every award there is—PGA Player of the Year, PGA Tour Player of the Year, FedEx Cup Champion, top money earner, plus the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award. And with two major wins before he even turned 22, Spieth became a household name in golf.
But here’s the twist: It’s not all from the course! Spieth turned pro in 2012. In 12 years as a pro, he has garnered much fame. Hence, comes the endorsements. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned $42 million from sponsorships and salary combined. Not bad for a guy still in his early 30s, right?
Jordan Spieth’s earnings beyond golf
His endorsement deals with some of the biggest names in sports and business, like Under Armour, Titleist, AT&T, Rolex, and Coca-Cola, he pulls in an estimated $20–30 million a year just from sponsorships. His Under Armour deal is especially big, one of the most lucrative in sports. And Spieth’s not just stopping with endorsements—he’s also smart with his money, investing in real estate and other ventures to keep things growing.
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But it’s not just about the money—Spieth is also a guy who gives back. Through his Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, he supports youth golf, military families, and kids with special needs. It’s a big reason why he’s respected both on and off the course.
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Now, about his lifestyle. Spieth keeps it pretty low-key (for a pro athlete, anyway). In 2016, he moved into a 10,000+ square-foot mansion in Dallas, which he bought from fellow golfer Hunter Mahan for $7.15 million. The place has it all—an indoor basketball court, a 12-car garage, and a gym with a golf simulator. Not long after, he sold his “starter” home for $2.8 million. And of course, he’s got an impressive collection of expensive cars too.
Spieth isn’t just a golfer. He’s a smart businessman, a philanthropist, and a guy who knows how to juggle it all without losing his essence.