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

Mike Weir is a Canadian professional golfer with an estimated net worth of $25 Million.

Quick Facts

• Earned approximately $32.4 million in prize money during his career
• Peak annual winnings of $4.92 million on the PGA Tour in 2003

Prize Money

According to the PGA Tour website, Mike Weir has earned a total of $32.37 million in prize money during his career. This comprises approximately $28 million from the regular PGA Tour, $4.33 million from the PGA Tour Champions, and just $22,902 from the Korn Ferry Tour. The peak of Weir’s career spans an entire decade in the 2000s. At the time, he typically earned between $1.3 million and $3 million in annual prize money, though there are a few anomalies. 

Before we discuss the details of Mike Weir’s most lucrative years in the sport, let’s take a look at his first few years on the course. It’s also important to note that beginning in 2013, the PGA Tour shifted its calendar year to begin in September and end in August, or thereabouts. For the purposes of our reporting, 2014 earnings reflect prize money secured in the 2013/2014 season, and so on.

Early Career Winnings

Weir turned pro in 1992 and technically didn’t join the PGA Tour until 1998, although his profile shows some earnings prior to this. This includes winnings of just $1,940 in 1993, a year after receiving his pro card. In 1996, he reportedly earned $36,624, followed by just $7,709 the year after.

Upon joining the PGA Tour in 1998, Mike Weir’s annual earnings increased dramatically, primarily due to increased activity. He earned approximately $219,000 in 1998 and achieved his first seven-figure year in 1999, earning $1.5 million. In the latter, Weir won his first event, the Air Canada Championship, which earned him $450,000. He also finished second at the Motorola Western Open, earning $270,000 in prize money. This brings us into what’s considered the peak era of his career.

Peak Prize Money

Entering a new decade, Weir began crushing it on the course, often winning at least one tournament per year. In 2000, he secured $2.55 million in prize money, a significant portion of which came from his $1 million paycheck for winning the World Golf Championships-American Express Championship. There were two years in this decade when he earned under seven figures (2002 and 2010). This wasn’t for a lack of activity, but rather from poor overall placement. In 2002, Weir didn’t place in the top 10 in any of the events he competed in. 2010 wasn’t much better, with just a single top 10 finish.

Nonetheless, in 2003, Mike Weir had his most lucrative year, taking home an impressive $4.92 million in prize money. He made the cut in 20 of the 21 events that he entered, winning three, finishing 3rd in four, and top 5 in seven. As expected, the three wins accounted for the lion’s share of his earnings (roughly 55%). That year, his highest-payouts were as follows:

1. Masters Tournament (winner) – $1.08 million
2. Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (winner) – $810,000
3. Nissan Open (winner) – $810,000
4. U.S. Open Championship (3rd place) – $341,367
5. The Memorial Tournament (3rd place) – $340,000

While Mike’s annual winnings never again exceeded $4 million, he earned $2.76 million in 2004, and between $1.3 million and $2 million from 2005 to 2007. The second-highest-earning year of his career arrived in 2008, when he secured a little over $3 million. Interestingly, he didn’t actually win any tournaments that year, but did receive $756,000 for a second-place finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Recent Prize Money

For most of the 2010s, Mike Weir was semi-retired. He suffered from several injuries, including an elbow injury, which ultimately led to a decline in both performance and activity. Hence, his annual winnings ranged from as little as $5,760 to as much as $854,413 during the decade.

Upon joining the PGA Tour Champions in 2020, he made somewhat of a comeback, earning a little over $2 million that year. However, it was rather short-lived. Since then, his annual prize money has typically been in the mid-six-figure range.

Real Estate

In April 2001, during Mike Weir’s previous marriage to Bricia Weir, the couple paid an undisclosed sum for a 6,741-square-foot, six-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Draper, Utah. They owned the property for roughly 7 years and sold it in June 2008 for an undisclosed sum. It’s currently valued at an estimated $1.84 million.

In May 2006, the couple acquired an enormous, 17,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion in Sandy, Utah. The property sits on 5.51 acres and features amenities including a four-car garage, wet bar, home theater, indoor spa, and sauna. While we don’t know exactly how much Weir paid for this property, it appears he held a $2.86 million mortgage on it. The couple listed it for sale at $5 million in September 2016, and it sold for an undisclosed sum three months later.

Summary 

Mike Weir is one of the best professional golfers on the PGA Tour of Champions, and he has made a fortune with his skills on the fairway. Since he is still actively competing, we can expect his net worth to continue to increase as he wins more tournaments and receives more endorsements.