Ian Poulter has earned $28,396,390 in official PGA Tour prize money from 317 starts, 2001–2022, plus $1,622,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $30,018,390 in total. That ranks 78th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $51,339,847 in prize money.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins. He has 51 top-10 finishes and has made 77% of his cuts. His best season was 2018, when he earned $2,691,361 and finished 35th on the money list.
Ian Poulter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 177th | $0 | $467,365 |
| 2021 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 73rd | $110,000 | $1,641,460 |
| 2020 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 85th | $105,000 | $1,034,335 |
| 2019 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 51st | $171,000 | $2,069,961 |
| 2018 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 35th | $125,000 | $2,691,361 |
| 2017 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 46th | $115,000 | $2,083,649 |
| 2016 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 181st | $0 | $370,256 |
| 2015 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 57th | $110,000 | $1,690,587 |
| 2014 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 63rd | $80,000 | $1,616,693 |
| 2013 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 48th | $114,000 | $1,723,463 |
| 2012 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 45th | $136,000 | $1,715,271 |
| 2011 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 121st | $75,000 | $739,926 |
| 2010 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 38th | $136,000 | $2,079,664 |
| 2009 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 26th | $165,000 | $2,430,264 |
| 2008 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 66th | $70,000 | $1,488,214 |
| 2007 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 64th | $110,000 | $1,431,390 |
| 2006 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 47th | No FedEx Cup | $1,553,906 |
| 2005 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 85th | No FedEx Cup | $946,890 |
| 2004 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 161st | No FedEx Cup | $401,318 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 231st | No FedEx Cup | $103,693 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 305th | No FedEx Cup | $16,223 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 218th | No FedEx Cup | $100,500 |
Every Poulter start, season by season
Ian Poulter made 317 starts over 22 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Poulter's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 19%, The Players 9%, Other wins 9%, Other events 58%, FedEx Cup bonus 5%.
Ian Poulter at the majors
65 major starts and $5,344,956 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Ian Poulter's PGA Tour wins
It took Poulter 103 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2010 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. The $1,400,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $8.5M to $9.9M, a 17% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,400,000 at the 2010 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Wins account for 9% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 53% and everything else for 38%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2018Houston Open$1,260,000
- 2010World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship$1,400,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Ian Poulter's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Ian Poulter's recent results
Poulter earned $307,901 from his last 10 starts, March 2022 to July 2022, and made the cut in 7 of them. His best finish was T33 at The Players Championship, worth $100,111. That is $31K a start, about 34% of his career average of $90K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-14 | The Open | T62 | $33,625 |
| 2022-07-07 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-05-26 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T40 | $30,660 |
| 2022-05-19 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-05-12 | AT&T Byron Nelson | T59 | $20,202 |
| 2022-04-14 | RBC Heritage | T42 | $27,600 |
| 2022-03-31 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-03-23 | WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play | T35 | $58,239 |
| 2022-03-10 | The Players Championship | T33 | $100,111 |
| 2022-03-03 | Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard | T42 | $37,464 |
Ian Poulter 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 | LIV Golf | 12 | 0 | 0 | $1,855,325 | $200,000 | $2,055,325 |
| 2025 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 0 | $1,929,337 | $130,000 | $2,059,337 |
| 2024 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 2 | $2,643,563 | $200,000 | $2,843,563 |
| 2023 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 0 | $2,630,267 | $150,000 | $2,780,267 |
| 2022 | LIV Golf | 7 | 0 | 1 | $1,628,333 | $0 | $1,628,333 |
| 2026 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2023 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 1 | $315,096 | — | $315,096 |
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 5 | 0 | 1 | $298,292 | — | $298,292 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 2 | $606,841 | — | $606,841 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 2 | $602,507 | — | $602,507 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 9 | 0 | 3 | $677,495 | — | $677,495 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 7 | 0 | 2 | $446,335 | — | $446,335 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 12 | 0 | 1 | $615,610 | — | $615,610 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $40,024 | — | $40,024 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 0 | $314,289 | — | $314,289 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 2 | $1,071,347 | — | $1,071,347 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 2 | $1,337,438 | — | $1,337,438 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 7 | 0 | 4 | $812,076 | — | $812,076 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 8 | 1 | 2 | $1,110,721 | — | $1,110,721 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 7 | 1 | 4 | $1,712,234 | — | $1,712,234 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 8 | 1 | 4 | $1,616,327 | — | $1,616,327 |
Ian Poulter's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-22 | Volvo World Match Play Championship | DP World Tour | $812,307 €566,660 |
| 2010-11-21 | UBS Hong Kong Open | DP World Tour | $411,596 €301,447 |
| 2009-11-01 | Barclays Singapore Open | DP World Tour | $826,093 €554,127 |
How Poulter compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Ian Poulter earnings FAQ
How much has Ian Poulter earned in his career?
Ian Poulter has earned $28,396,390 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2001–2022, or $30,018,390 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 Ian Poulter won?
2 wins from 317 starts.
What was Ian Poulter's best season?
2018, with $2,691,361 from 19 starts and 1 win.
What is Ian Poulter's biggest paycheck?
$1,400,000 for winning the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
How much does Ian Poulter earn per tournament?
$89,579 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Ian Poulter's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Ian Poulter's $28,396,390 in official prize money is worth about $40,936,710 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Ian Poulter won at the Masters?
$1,664,628 from 15 appearances.
How much has Ian Poulter earned on all tours?
$51,339,847 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. His LIV Golf contract isn't public and isn't included.