<p>Ever been sitting on your couch watching the Masters or the Open on TV and caught yourself wondering “just how much do these blokes get paid?”</p> <p>It’s just hitting a ball with a stick, right? Surely, they’re not making that much? Well, you’d be surprised at how much these highest paid golfers make.</p> <p>Golf is one of the most lucrative sports on the planet and the greatest players in the history of the game have collected some seriously eye-watering pay cheques in their time.</p> <p>So just in case you weren’t jealous enough of their lavish lifestyles and the fact that they get to do everyone’s favourite hobby as their job, here is a list of the Highest Paid Golfers of All Time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Highest Paid Golfers of All Time List</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>So who are the highest-paid golfers of all time? Who are the highest paid LIV golfers? Are they the same players in both LIV Golf &amp; PGA Tour? Don’t worry we hear your questions and have it all mapped out below.</p> <p>LIV Golf is the younger brother to the aging PGA tour with battle lines being drawn for a number of years now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Backed by international money, the LIV Golf scene well and truly is making a splash in the highest-paid players pool. With many of the world's top players deserting for a higher payday. Find out the entire list irrespective of tour allegiance below!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>1. Tiger Woods</h3> <p><strong>&nbsp;Career Earnings:</strong> $900 million</p> <p>Is it really surprising to see this man in top spot? Widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, Tiger Woods is also the highest paid.</p> <p>The 15-time major championship winner has amassed an estimated fortune of $900 million through prizemoney, sponsorships, and endorsements.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>2. Arnold Palmer</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings</strong>: $700 million&nbsp;</p> <p>Behind Arnold Palmer’s humble demeanor is the second largest fortune in the history of golf.</p> <p>The American, who won the Masters on four separate occasions, has amassed a personal net worth of approximately $700 million.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>3. Greg Norman</h3> <p><strong>&nbsp;Career Earnings:</strong> $500 million&nbsp;</p> <p>Rounding out the podium on golf’s mega-earners is our very own Greg Norman.</p> <p>The Shark may not have won as many majors as Woods and Palmer (he won only two, The Open twice) but he still managed to grind an above average wicket for himself.</p> <p>This is largely thanks to his golf course design company, while his partnership with the LIV Golf hasn’t exactly hurt his bank balance either.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>4. Phil Mickelson</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $400 million &nbsp;</p> <p>After his mammoth $200 million LIV payday, veteran Phil Mickelson finds himself swinging into number four on the list of the Highest Paid Golfers of All Time.</p> <p>In addition to the LIV’s generosity, old Lefty has won six majors and numerous other events ensuring his career earnings to date are a solid eight figures.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>5. Jack Nicklaus</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $320 million&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the elder statesmen of the golfing world, The Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus did more than alright for himself in his heyday.</p> <p>Yes, golfers didn’t get paid as much as they do now when Nicklaus was in his prime, but regardless, when you win a mind blowing 18 major championships (the most ever), you’re not going to miss any meals.</p> <p>In addition to being arguably the most successful golfer ever, Nicklaus also branched out into multiple business ventures including golf course design. This has ensured that he is comfortably one of the highest paid golfers of all time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>6. Gary Player</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $225 million&nbsp;</p> <p>He was some player old Gary. Coming in at number six, is another legend of the game – Gary Player.</p> <p>The South African veteran may be retired now, but he amassed an estimated fortune of over $250 million before he put down the clubs.</p> <p>Like his contemporaries Palmer, Norman and Nicklaus, Player is a prolific golf course architect and author which has only added to his net worth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>7. Rory McIlroy</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $220 million &nbsp;</p> <p>Still currently competing at the highest level and number seven on this list is Irishman Rory McIlroy.</p> <p>Always a man of unflappable ethics, he is notoriously anti-LIV. As a result, McIlroy has amassed his fortune the good old-fashioned way, winning a bunch of tournaments.&nbsp;</p> <p>McIlroy is one of the modern greats of the game, and will no doubt keep cashing massive pay cheques as he aims to finally complete his career grand slam.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>8. Fred Couples</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings</strong>: $125 million &nbsp;</p> <p>Former world no.1 and 2013 inductee into the Golf Hall of Fame Fred Couples tees off at no.8 on this list of the Highest Paid Golfers of All Time.</p> <p>He won the Masters in 1992 and is still going strong today, ensuring he maintains his reported $150 million net worth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>9. Jordan Spieth</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $110 million &nbsp;</p> <p>Currently just a PGA Championship away from a career grand slam, Jordan Spieth has racked up the trophies and the pay cheques in the decade he has spent as a professional golfer.</p> <p>With a net worth of over $100 million already at just 30 years of age and the golfing world at his feet, expect Jordan Spieth to climb up this list as the years swing by.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>10. Ernie Els</h3> <p><strong>Career Earnings:</strong> $85 million &nbsp;</p> <p>Last but not least, rounding out the top 10 Highest Paid Golfers of All Time is South African pro Ernie “The Big Easy” Els.</p> <p>Big Ernie has won four major championships, taking out the U.S Open and The Open Championship both on two occasions.</p> <p>He is one of only six golfers in history to have achieved this feat, sealing his place in golfing history as well as his spot among the Highest Paid Golfers of All Time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Highest Paid Golfers in 2024</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Want to know which golfers are currently taking home the big bucks? Below are the highest paid golfers for&nbsp; 2024. If you’re after the highest paid LIV golfers as well then look no further, this list takes into consideration all things Golf with players from all major tours.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>1. Jon Rahm - $US218 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Rory McIlroy - $US83 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>3. Tiger Woods - $US67 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Scottie Scheffler - $US61 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Cameron Smith - $US47 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>6. Bryson DeChambeau - $US44 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>7. Books Koepka - $US43 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>8. Viktor Hovland - $US40 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>9. Phil Mickelson - $US38 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>10. Duston Johnson - $US37 million</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Need more tee time action? Why not check out our expert<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/golf/golf-predictions"> Golf Tips &amp; Predictions!</a></p>