Jim McGovern has earned $2,848,984 in official PGA Tour prize money from 385 starts, 1991–2014. That ranks 549th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 1993, when he earned $587,495 and finished 27th on the money list.
Jim McGovern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 449th | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 552nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 414th | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 426th | $0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 | 236th | $0 | $136,088 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 288th | $0 | $27,333 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 304th | No FedEx Cup | $26,070 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 360th | No FedEx Cup | $7,932 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 | 251st | No FedEx Cup | $72,377 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 | 224th | No FedEx Cup | $115,148 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 | 229th | No FedEx Cup | $86,862 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 | 165th | No FedEx Cup | $261,774 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 | 143rd | No FedEx Cup | $266,647 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 | 301st | No FedEx Cup | $7,940 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 | 180th | No FedEx Cup | $106,726 |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 | 144th | No FedEx Cup | $140,756 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 154th | No FedEx Cup | $116,727 |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 44th | No FedEx Cup | $402,587 |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 79th | No FedEx Cup | $227,764 |
| 1993 | 34 | 1 | 27th | No FedEx Cup | $587,495 |
| 1992 | 33 | 0 | 92nd | No FedEx Cup | $169,888 |
| 1991 | 34 | 0 | 141st | No FedEx Cup | $88,869 |
Every McGovern start, season by season
Jim McGovern made 385 starts over 22 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where McGovern's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 5%, The Players 0%, Other events 95%.
Jim McGovern at the majors
17 major starts and $132,738 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Jim McGovern's PGA Tour wins
It took McGovern about 86 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1993 Shell Houston Open. The $234,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $411K to $645K, a 57% jump. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 11%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 29% and everything else for 60%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1993Shell Houston Open$234,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Jim McGovern's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Jim McGovern's recent results
McGovern earned $11,886 from his last 10 starts, October 2008 to August 2014, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T50 at the Frys.com Open, worth $11,886. That is $1K a start, about 16% of his career average of $7K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-07 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2012-07-19 | True South Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2010-07-15 | Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2010-05-13 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2010-02-18 | Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun | MC | $0 |
| 2009-07-30 | Buick Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-05-14 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2008-11-06 | Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart | MC | $0 |
| 2008-10-30 | Ginn sur Mer Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2008-10-23 | Frys.com Open | T50 | $11,886 |
How McGovern compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Jim McGovern earnings FAQ
How much has Jim McGovern earned in his career?
Jim McGovern has earned $2,848,984 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1991–2014. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Jim McGovern won?
1 win from 385 starts.
What was Jim McGovern's best season?
1993, with $587,495.
What is Jim McGovern's biggest paycheck?
$101,850 for finishing T7 at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill.
How much does Jim McGovern earn per tournament?
$7,400 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Jim McGovern's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Jim McGovern's $2,848,984 in official prize money is worth about $5,942,134 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Jim McGovern won at the Masters?
$73,000 from 2 appearances.