Introduction

Kevin Na is a Korean American professional golfer with an estimated net worth of $25 Million.

Quick Facts

• Earned apporixmately $37.8 million on the PGA Tour
• Peak annual PGA prize money of $3.63 million in 2021
• Reportedly earned $10.7 million with LIV Golf thus far

Prize Money

Kevin Na played on the PGA Tour for roughly 2 decades, from 2003 to 2022, and won 5 events. According to the official PGA Tour website, he earned a total of $37.8 million in prize money before signing with LIV Golf at the end of 2022. We gathered all the information on Na’s annual winnings during his PGA tenure to analyze how his on-course income evolved over time.

Before we go into further detail, bear in mind that, prior to 2013, a PGA Tour season ran from January to December. However, beginning in 2013, the seasons commenced in September and concluded in August of the following year. Thus, when we discuss “2014 winnings,” we refer to tournaments held between September 2013 and August 2014.

Early PGA Winnings

When Na debuted on the tour in 2003, he played in just two events, earning approximately $23,375. He was just nineteen years old at the time. However, the following year (regarded as his first full season), Na took home an impressive $901,000, signaling an impressive start to his career.

Na’s first seven-figure year would come in 2005, when he earned just under $1.1 million in prize money. That year, he entered 32 events and made the cut in 14, but just two of them were responsible for roughly 66% of his annual winnings. This comprised the FBR Open, where he tied for second place and earned $457,600, and the Chrysler Classic of Tucson, which earned him $264,000.

During the next few years, Kevin’s annual winnings were on somewhat of a rollercoaster. The year after his first seven-figure season, he earned just $146,000, though this was less to do with performance and primarily from the PGA Tour adjusting its season start/end dates. This was followed by a rapid bounce-back to $856,700 in 2007 and $1.04 million in 2008.

Peak PGA Tour Winnings

It’s challenging to define an exact period of Kevin Na’s tenure on the PGA Tour that would be considered his peak years. Between 2009 and 2021, his annual prize money typically ranged from $2 million to $3.6 million. There were a couple of exceptions to this rule, like in 2013 when he won just $110,864. In the years that he earned at least $2 million, he often won between $150,000 and $250,000 from many events.

That said, a few years stand out in particular, including 2014 ($3.15 million), 2016 ($3.44 million), 2018 ($3.58 million), and 2021 ($3.63 million). All four of these years have one thing in common: Na earned over $600,000 from a single tournament at least once in each of them, and in some cases, more than $1 million.

In fact, here are his five largest paychecks from the aforementioned seasons:

1. A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier (2018) – $1.31 million
2. Sony Open in Hawaii (2021) – $1.19 million
3. The Memorial Tournament (2014) – $669,600
4. Frys.com Open (2016) – $648,000
5. Genesis Open (2018) – $633,000

LIV Golf Prize Money

In 2022, Kevin Na became one of the many star players to sign with LIV Golf. The organization has been handing out nine-figure contracts like they’re Tic Tacs. According to reports, Jon Rahm inked the most valuable LIV Golf contract, worth approximately $300 million. Phil Mickelson secured a $200 million contract, and Brooks Koepka negotiated a $130 million deal. Other golfers to sign nine-figure contracts include Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau.

Unfortunately, the details behind Kevin Na’s contract with LIV Golf were never disclosed to the public. However, there have been reports on how much he’s earned thus far with the organization. In February 2026, National Club Golfer reported that Na had earned roughly $10.7 million in prize money since signing with LIV Golf. He’s currently the 47th-highest-earning member of the tour.

Ex-Fiancé Lawsuit

At the beginning of 2013, Kevin Na met a Korean woman through a dating service, and within just twelve months, they were engaged. The wedding was scheduled for November 2014, but the couple broke up a month before. The woman, whose last name is Chung, claimed that Kevin broke up with her over the phone, declaring that he no longer loved her.

The families formally decided to call off the wedding in October 2014, after Kevin returned the presents he had received from the bride. Chung also reportedly received a $100,000 watch from Na, which she did not return. 

Unexpectedly, the Chung family threatened Kevin with negative consequences if he refused to consent to marry the woman. A few days after Kevin turned her down, her mother appeared at the Korean Open carrying a banner pleading with Kevin to grant her daughter’s life back.

The woman later filed a lawsuit against Kevin Na, which was extensively covered by the Korean media. She alleged that she had been used as some sort of sex-slave, and filed the lawsuit to prevent other victims in the future. Kevin countersued for defamation and won the case. He later mentioned in an interview that Chung was ordered to pay him around $50,000 in damages.

Summary 

Kevin has experienced many ups and downs throughout his career and personal life. However, this has not stopped him from achieving his goal of pursuing a respectable golfing career. Now that he has resigned from the PGA Tour to pursue fame and fortune on the LIV Tour, he will surely succeed with his careful preparation and game-winning temperament.

Introduction

Annika Sorenstam is a Swedish female professional golfer with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Sorenstam is the only female golfer to shoot a 59 in competition and has won 90 international tournaments. She has been on the professional circuit for over a decade and is acknowledged as the best golfer in Ladies’ Professional Golf history.

Prize Money

According to the official LPGA Tour website, Annika Sorenstam earned approximately $22.6 million in prize money during her career. The peak of her time in the LPGA was widely regarded as the period between 2000 and 2006, during which she consistently earned at least $1.4 million in annual prize money. We were able to extract her annual winnings from the website, which helps us understand how Sorenstam’s income evolved over time.

Early Career Winnings

Sorenstam joined the LPGA in 1992, though she didn’t begin competing until 1994. In her debut year, she made the cut in 14 events and finished in the top ten in three, earning approximately $127,451. It didn’t take long for Annika to start winning events and earning much larger sums. In 1995, she made the cut in all of the 19 events she entered and earned roughly $666,500 in prize money. This was largely based on her three tournament wins, including a $175,000 prize at the U.S. Women’s Open.

For the remainder of the decade, Sorenstam’s annual winnings would experience several ups and downs. She took home $808,311 in 1996, followed by her first seven-figure year ($1.24 million) in 1997. Her earnings then declined to $1.09 million and $863,816, respectively.

Peak LPGA Prize Money

Entering a new decade, Annika Sorenstam was back on form, making the cut in all 22 of her event starts. In 2000, she won five tournaments, including the Evian Masters and the Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic, which contributed significantly to her $1.4 million in winnings.

As we mentioned above, this commenced the peak era of Sorenstam’s career. During the first half of the 2000s, she regularly earned over $2 million per year, including her career-high of $2.86 million in 2002. That year, Annika won eleven tournaments, the most she would ever win in a single year. The most notable of these included:

1. Evian Masters – $315,000
2. Kraft Nabisco Championship – $225,000
3. ADT Championship – $215,000
4. Kellogg-Keebler Classic – $180,000
5. ShopRite LPGA Classic – $180,000

David Esch Divorce

In 1994, Annika Sorenstam met David Esch at the Moon Valley Country Club. Three years later, they tied the knot and were married for roughly eight years. In February 2005, Sorenstam filed for divorce, but the proceedings were kept under wraps. There was never any official public statement on possible alimony payments or division of assets.

Real Estate

In March 2009, Annika Sorenstam paid $7 million for an 8,588-square-foot, six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Orlando, Florida. This property is situated on 7.12 acres and is, surprise surprise, located directly next to a golf course. It also features an indoor pool, private dock overlooking Red Lake, a tennis court, and a small putting green. Sorenstam is still the registered owner of the property, which is now valued at approximately $12.3 million.

Summary 

Annika’s many tournament wins have brought women’s golf huge mainstream media attention. She has also been an inspiration to young athletes worldwide since breaking multiple records on the golf course. Despite leaving competitive golf, her passion for the sport remains. She’s enjoyed her retirement, and the seniors tour is sure to bring fresh excitement now that she’s decided to compete once again.

Introduction

Henrik Stenson is a Swedish professional golfer with an estimated net worth of $25 Million.

In a 25-year professional golfing career, Henrik Stenson played in 242 events, achieving six wins. He earned an estimated $32.3 million in prize money, averaging $1.29 million annually and $133,700 per event. The bulk of his earnings came from his $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup in 2013.

That said, Stenson also earns an estimated $3 million/year from endorsement deals with brands such as Audemars Piguet, Footjoy, Hugo Boss, and Titleist.

Stenson has won many tournaments, including nine on the European Tour and four on the PGA Tour. He was ranked in the top ten for more than 100 weeks and has been named European Golfer of the Year.

Quick Facts

• Lifetime prize money totaling $32.3 million
• Peak annual winnings of $6.4 million in 2013
• Typically earns over $3 million per year from endorsements
• Partnered with brands such as AP, Footjoy, and Hugo Boss
• Earned just $53,919 in his first year on the PGA Tour

Prize Money

As his career has progressed, Henrik Stenson’s earnings have continued to climb, reflecting his rise through the golfing ranks. Prize money is the primary source of Henrik Stenson’s income, and according to the PGA Tour website, Stenson has won a total of $32.3 million during his career. These winnings were earned over a two-decade-long tenure on the PGA Tour, beginning in 2005.

Early Career Prize Money

Before we analyze how much Henrik was earning during the peak of his career, let’s quickly take a look at his annual prize money from his first several years of competition. When Stenson began playing on the PGA Tour in 2005, he won a total of $53,919 that year from four events. However, the following year, his earnings skyrocketed to $582,303, primarily due to Henrik’s high finishes in two unofficial tournaments. These were:

• World Golf Championships Barbados (3rd) – $200,000
• Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide (4th) – $420,000

In 2007, Henrik won his first tournament, the Accenture Match Play Championship, which helped him secure his first seven-figure year. The victory earned him $1.35 million of his $1.9 million total prize money that year. For the two subsequent years, Stenson continued earning over $1 million per year, reaching a new peak of $2.55 million in 2009.

Peak Career Prize Money

Despite struggling for several seasons between 2010 and 2012, Henrik Stenson’s comeback in 2013 produced the highest earning year of his career. That year, the golfer earned $6.4 million in prize money, winning two events and finishing runner-up in three. His two wins at the Deutsche Bank Championship and TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola each earned him $1.44 million. However, he also secured several high six-figure paychecks, including:

• The Open Championship (2nd place) – $832,106
• Bridgestone Invitational – (2nd place) – $692,500
• Shell Houtson Open (2nd place) – $545,600
• PGA Championship (3rd place) – $545,000

The period from 2013 to 2019 is considered the peak of Henrik Stenson’s career. During this time, his annual prize money never dipped below $1.4 million. While 2013 was his most lucrative year of the period, 2015 and 2016 were also impressive, earning him $4.76 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

Real Estate

What’s the one thing that all golfers have in common when it comes to real estate purchases? They all buy homes right next door to country clubs with golf courses. In December 2007, Henrik Stenson paid $1.425 million for a 3,945-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Orlando, Florida. The property is located within the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Stenson sold this property for just $1.05 million in May 2018, indicating that its value never fully recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. When all was said and done, he potentially lost well over half a million dollars on the sale.