THE RYDER CUP sees many of the world’s top players come together – they’re also among golf’s top earners.
Team Europe and Team USA’s combined net worth tops a staggering $1BILLION.
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The Americans will host this year’s edition of the tournament at the brutally tough Bethpage Black course inNew York as they look to avenge their 2023 defeat.
The Americans are controversially earning $500,000 (£370,000) each to play – although as this list of the richest players reveals, it’s not like they need to boost their bank balance.
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm of Team Europe, who won’t earn anything for playing, top the list.
Find out where all the players rank below…
Rasmus Hojgaard – $3m (£2m) – Team Europe
It’s a straight switcheroo for the Hojgaard brothers as Rasmus comes in for identical twin Nicolai in the only change to Europe’s 2023 line-up.
That means Team Europe bizarrely won’t look any different this year – in picture’s at least.
The Adidas and Titleist star should be a worthy addition to the team after winning five DP World Tour titles.
Ludvig Aberg – $4m (£3m) – Team Europe
The Swedish player enjoyed a positive tournament at the Masters last year as he finished second behind winner Scottie Scheffler.
According to the PGA Tour‘s money list, he has raked in $8.2m (£6.07m) in prize money in the last year.
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The Ryder Cup is back THIS WEEK as Team Europe hope to defend their crown on American soil
Luke Donald‘s team has travelled to New York ahead of the big start on Friday.
Europe has dominated the prestigious competition in the 21st century, winning eight of the 11 meetings since 2002.
But only two of those wins have come in the United States, with Team USA winning both the 2021 and 2016 competitions.
In fact, Team Europe has only won one of the four Ryder Cups held in the US – 2012 – since their win there in 2004 and Team USA enter as the odds-on bookies’ favourites.
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Sepp Straka and Robert MacIntyre- $5m (£4m) – Team Europe
Born in Austria, Straka already has four PGA Tour titles since 2022, two of which have come in the 2025 season.
MacIntyre, meanwhile, has had a positive 2025 after coming second in the US Open.
Ben Griffin – $7m (£5m) – Team USA
The American has amassed a total of $16m (£11.8m) in career earnings so far, having picked up two PGA Tour titles to date.
It’s a fairytale turnaround after previously working as a mortgage loan officer as recently as 2021.
Colin Morikawa – $8m (£6m) – Team USA
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The 28-year-old boasts six PGA Tour wins that have seen him collect a reported $42.6m (£31.5m) during his career.
His emergence in the sport has led to partnerships with TaylorMade, Adidas, Omega and Therabody – which has boosted his career funds.
Sam Burns – $9m (£6m) – Team USA
Burns has raked in $34.6m in prize money in his golfing career, with that total boosted by his sponsorship deals with NetJets, Callaway and TravisMathew. This will be Burns’ second Ryder Cup appearance.
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Matt Fitzpatrick – $12m (£9m) – Team Europe
The 31-year-old will hope to take his career earnings past the $30m mark after the Ryder Cup, having seen his funds take a significant boost by winning the US Open in 2022.
Fitzpatrick has been backed by Titliest and Rolex, which sum up how well regarded he is in the sport.
J. J. Spaun – $14m (£10m) – Team USA
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The US Open 2025 champion comes into this Ryder Cup with momentum after being pushed up to fifth on the PGA Tour’s money list.
He also finished second in the Players Championship as he prepares for his Ryder Cup debut.
Tyrell Hatton (Europe) and Russell Henley (USA) – $15 (£10m)
Hatton and Henley are level-pegging on this list with $15m apiece, with the former’s prize packet being lifted up by his switch to LIV Golf in 2024.
Henley, meanwhile, has enjoyed high earnings following a spell of solid performances, including $14m in 2025 alone.
Cameron Young – $17m (£12m) – Team USA
Young is only 28 but he’s quickly risen up the net worth ranks in recent years after deals with Nike, and RBC.
He’s had to be patient for his first PGA Tour win after winning the Wyndham Championship this year.
Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry – $20m (£15m) – Team Europe
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The European team-mates take a mid-table position in this list after Fleetwood won the Tour Championship, pocketing him $10m and helping him win the Fed Ex Cup.
Lowry’s win at The Open in 2019 saw a major boost in his earnings, which now come to around $30m.
Harris English – $22m (£16m) – Team USA
English has managed to keep his momentum on the tour after picking up more than $40m in prize money.
He won the Farmers Insurance Open this year and finished runner-up in two majors to boost his position.
Patrick Cantlay – $30m (£22m) – Team USA
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Cantlay has more than $50m in career earnings, boosted by a FedEx Cup triumph in 2021.
Much of his lucrative funds come from his Goldman Sachs sponsorship, as well as his partnership with Titliest.
Viktor Hovland – $35m (£26m) – Team Europe
Another golf star who benefited from a huge boost from a Fed Ex Cup win, this time in 2023.
He’s yet to win a major but is still making a big impact in the sport. The Norwegian has deals with Ping, Ecco and J.Lindeberg, which have only added to his wealth.
Justin Rose – $50m (£37m) – Team Europe
The Englishman has been one of golf’s top performers over the decades after winning one major and 12 PGA Tour titles.
The 45-year-old has managed to pocket a total of $73.7m and has been shrewd with his investments to keep the money rolling in.
He’s sponsored by TaylorMade and Rolex, with his Olympic gold medal in 2016 further elevating his status.
Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas – $60m (£44m) – Team USA
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Moving into golf’s biggest hitters, this trio are all tied on $60m, reflecting their status as some of the most high profile players in the sport.
Schauffele has two majors and one Olympic gold and his wealth has been propped up by the likes of Adidas, Aon and Callaway.
DeChambeau’s move to LIV Golf in 2022 have helped him skyrocket up the rankings after reportedly signing a £125m deal. He has nine PGA Tour wins and two majors – installing him as one of golf’s most popular stars.
Thomas has kept up with the pair thanks to his superior $70.5m career earnings, which have been helped by two Championship titles in 2017 and 2022.
Scottie Scheffler – $110m (£81m)
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Moving onto the top three, Scheffler misses out on the top two places by some distance despite winning five titles this season – including the Open Championship and PGA Championship.
While he might not be golf’s top earner, he’s clear of his American compatriots after signing deals with Nike, TaylorMade and Rolex.
His superb record of four majors and a stunning 19 PGA Tour wins means he is third in the PGA’s all-time career money rankings.
Only Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are ahead of him.
Jon Rahm – $218m (£161m) – Team Europe
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Rahm has banked an incredible amount of money in his golf career, with Forbes reporting he has a net worth of $218m.
His move to LIV Golf last year certainly hasn’t harmed his earnings after signing a reported deal worth a mammoth $550m (£450m) – though that figure hasn’t been confirmed.
The 30-year-old has been helped along the way by a Masters triumph in 2023 and the US Open in 2021.
He also has 11 PGA Tour titles, 10 European Tour wins and two in LIV Golf to further boost his wealth.
That’s without even mentioning his deals with companies like Mercedes-Benz and Rolex – but he still can’t compete with his European team-mate.
Rory McIlroy – $350m (£260m) – Team Europe
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The champion and biggest money-spinner in the sport right now is far and away McIlroy – who is still riding on the wave of his memorable Masters triumph this year.
That gave him a career Grand Slam of five major titles, joining an elite club of only six players to pull off the feat.
McIlroy is one of the most recognisable faces in golf and he’s achieved that with his incredible performances over the last decade.
His sponsorships with Nike, TaylorMade and his GolfPass business have taken him far above his competitors.
With more than $100m in prize money during his career, only Woods is clear of him in terms of total earnings.
