Bud Cauley has earned $17,398,422 in official PGA Tour prize money from 244 starts, 2010–2026, plus $1,143,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $18,541,422 in total. That ranks 156th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. He has 29 top-10 finishes and has made 64% of his cuts. His best season was 2026, when he earned $4,573,948 and finished 37th on the money list.
Bud Cauley 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 | Cuts | Wins | Top 10s | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 37th | $316,000 | $4,573,948 |
| 2025 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 51st | $199,000 | $3,300,390 |
| 2024 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 158th | $0 | $638,703 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 757th | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 236th | $0 | $100,650 |
| 2020 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 86th | $110,000 | $1,033,420 |
| 2019 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 99th | $105,000 | $1,090,018 |
| 2018 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 118th | $70,000 | $900,590 |
| 2017 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 73rd | $110,000 | $1,413,460 |
| 2016 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 124th | $32,000 | $760,430 |
| 2014 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 133rd | $32,000 | $647,886 |
| 2013 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 146th | $32,000 | $429,298 |
| 2012 | 28 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 44th | $137,000 | $1,774,479 |
| 2011 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 122nd | $0 | $735,150 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 584th | $0 | $0 |
Every Cauley start, season by season
Bud Cauley made 244 starts over 15 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Cauley's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 3%, The Players 5%, Other wins 10%, Other events 76%, FedEx Cup bonus 6%.
Bud Cauley at the majors
10 major starts and $347,674 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Bud Cauley's PGA Tour wins
It took Cauley 237 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2026 RBC Canadian Open. The $1,764,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $14.6M to $16.4M, a 12% jump. Wins account for 10% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 45% and everything else for 45%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2026RBC Canadian Open$1,764,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Bud Cauley's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Bud Cauley's recent results
Cauley earned $3,081,129 from his last 10 starts, May 2026 to August 2026, and made the cut in 9 of them. He won the RBC Canadian Open, worth $1,764,000. That is $308K a start, more than double his career average of $71K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | BMW Championship | T44 | $80,000 |
| 2026-08-13 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T12 | $368,571 |
| 2026-08-06 | Wyndham Championship | T54 | $19,635 |
| 2026-07-16 | The Open | T18 | $164,575 |
| 2026-07-09 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | $0 |
| 2026-06-25 | Travelers Championship | T14 | $310,000 |
| 2026-06-18 | U.S. Open | T56 | $48,625 |
| 2026-06-11 | RBC Canadian Open | 1 | $1,764,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | The Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday | T22 | $200,200 |
| 2026-05-14 | PGA Championship | T26 | $125,523 |
Bud Cauley on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf
Prize money from DP World Tour events that aren't co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour (the majors and WGCs are counted on the PGA Tour side), and LIV Golf individual prize money, team prize money and season bonuses. LIV contracts and signing fees aren't public and aren't included.
| Season | Tour | Starts | Wins | Top 10s | Prize money | LIV team & bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Cauley compares
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Bud Cauley earnings FAQ
How much has Bud Cauley earned in his career?
Bud Cauley has earned $17,398,422 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2010–2026, or $18,541,422 including FedEx Cup bonuses. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Bud Cauley won?
1 win from 244 starts.
What was Bud Cauley's best season?
2026, with $4,573,948 from 22 starts and 1 win.
What is Bud Cauley's biggest paycheck?
$1,764,000 for winning the RBC Canadian Open.
How much does Bud Cauley earn per tournament?
$71,305 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Bud Cauley's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Bud Cauley's $17,398,422 in official prize money is worth about $20,858,274 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Bud Cauley earned on all tours?
$17,398,422 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.