Bob Burns has earned $3,256,406 in official PGA Tour prize money from 272 starts, 1994–2011. That ranks 523rd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 2002, when he earned $1,183,602 and finished 51st on the money list.
Bob Burns earnings by year
Official prize money each season. Labels show his money-list rank when he finished in the top 10. Click a bar for that season.
| Season | Starts | Wins | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 586th | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 473rd | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 488th | $0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 371st | $0 | $6,650 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 301st | $0 | $18,153 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 | 276th | No FedEx Cup | $49,170 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 | 275th | No FedEx Cup | $44,407 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 | 132nd | No FedEx Cup | $581,421 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 | 173rd | No FedEx Cup | $261,474 |
| 2002 | 30 | 1 | 51st | No FedEx Cup | $1,183,602 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 | 143rd | No FedEx Cup | $344,926 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 | 125th | No FedEx Cup | $391,075 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 | 177th | No FedEx Cup | $138,118 |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 191st | No FedEx Cup | $59,243 |
| 1994 | 24 | 0 | 101st | No FedEx Cup | $178,168 |
Every Burns start, season by season
Bob Burns made 272 starts over 15 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Burns's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 1%, The Players 7%, Other events 93%.
Bob Burns at the majors
5 major starts and $25,197 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Bob Burns's PGA Tour wins
It took Burns 172 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2002 Disney Golf Classic. The $666,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.6M to $2.3M, a 41% jump. Wins account for 22% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 25% and everything else for 53%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2002Disney Golf Classic$666,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Bob Burns's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Bob Burns's recent results
Burns earned $6,650 from his last 10 starts, February 2008 to July 2011, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was 75 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, worth $6,650. That is $665 a start, about 6% of his career average of $12K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-14 | Viking Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2010-07-15 | Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-05-14 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-03-12 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2008-09-18 | Viking Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2008-07-31 | Legends Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2008-06-05 | Stanford St. Jude Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2008-05-15 | AT&T Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2008-03-20 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2008-02-21 | Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun | 75 | $6,650 |
How Burns compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Bob Burns earnings FAQ
How much has Bob Burns earned in his career?
Bob Burns has earned $3,256,406 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1994–2011. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Bob Burns won?
1 win from 272 starts.
What was Bob Burns's best season?
2002, with $1,183,602 from 30 starts and 1 win.
What is Bob Burns's biggest paycheck?
$666,000 for winning the Disney Golf Classic.
How much does Bob Burns earn per tournament?
$11,972 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Bob Burns's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Bob Burns's $3,256,406 in official prize money is worth about $6,082,845 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.