Joey Sindelar has earned $11,187,201 in official PGA Tour prize money from 694 starts, 1983–2008. That ranks 249th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 7 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2004, when he earned $1,536,881 and finished 41st on the money list.
Joey Sindelar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 298th | $0 | $34,351 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 | 180th | $0 | $310,717 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 | 105th | No FedEx Cup | $802,507 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 | 72nd | No FedEx Cup | $1,060,238 |
| 2004 | 31 | 1 | 41st | No FedEx Cup | $1,536,881 |
| 2003 | 29 | 0 | 97th | No FedEx Cup | $691,328 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 | 85th | No FedEx Cup | $790,750 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 | 82nd | No FedEx Cup | $645,604 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 126th | No FedEx Cup | $388,341 |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 | 97th | No FedEx Cup | $413,993 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 | 61st | No FedEx Cup | $466,797 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 114th | No FedEx Cup | $200,069 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 | 77th | No FedEx Cup | $275,531 |
| 1995 | 24 | 0 | 90th | No FedEx Cup | $202,896 |
| 1994 | 22 | 0 | 145th | No FedEx Cup | $114,563 |
| 1993 | 22 | 0 | 38th | No FedEx Cup | $391,649 |
| 1992 | 32 | 0 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $395,354 |
| 1991 | 28 | 0 | 94th | No FedEx Cup | $168,352 |
| 1990 | 27 | 1 | 46th | No FedEx Cup | $307,207 |
| 1989 | 28 | 0 | 72nd | No FedEx Cup | $196,092 |
| 1988 | 30 | 2 | 3rd | No FedEx Cup | $813,732 |
| 1987 | 33 | 1 | 40th | No FedEx Cup | $235,033 |
| 1986 | 35 | 0 | 14th | No FedEx Cup | $341,231 |
| 1985 | 33 | 2 | 12th | No FedEx Cup | $282,762 |
| 1984 | 33 | 0 | 59th | No FedEx Cup | $116,528 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 | 203rd | No FedEx Cup | $4,696 |
Every Sindelar start, season by season
Joey Sindelar made 694 starts over 26 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Sindelar's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, The Players 4%, Other events 94%.
Joey Sindelar at the majors
40 major starts and $264,231 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Joey Sindelar's PGA Tour wins
It took Sindelar about 52 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1985 Greater Greensboro Open. The $72,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $190K to $262K, a 38% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,008,000 at the 2004 Wachovia Championship. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 15%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 45% and everything else for 40%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2004Wachovia Championship$1,008,000
- 1990Hardee's Golf Classic$180,000
- 1988The International
- 1988Honda Classic$126,000
- 1987B.C. Open
- 1985B.C. Open
- 1985Greater Greensboro Open$72,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Joey Sindelar's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Joey Sindelar's recent results
Sindelar earned $81,536 from his last 10 starts, September 2007 to October 2008, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T26 at the Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart, worth $30,025. That is $8K a start, about half his career average of $16K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-02 | Turning Stone Resort Championship | T68 | $12,060 |
| 2008-03-20 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2008-02-28 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2008-02-21 | Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun | T28 | $22,291 |
| 2008-02-07 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2007-11-01 | Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart | T26 | $30,025 |
| 2007-10-25 | Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro | MC | $0 |
| 2007-10-11 | Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children | MC | $0 |
| 2007-09-27 | Viking Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2007-09-20 | Turning Stone Resort Championship | T45 | $17,160 |
How Sindelar compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Joey Sindelar earnings FAQ
How much has Joey Sindelar earned in his career?
Joey Sindelar has earned $11,187,201 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1983–2008. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Joey Sindelar won?
7 wins from 694 starts.
What was Joey Sindelar's best season?
2004, with $1,536,881 from 31 starts and 1 win.
What is Joey Sindelar's biggest paycheck?
$1,008,000 for winning the Wachovia Championship.
How much does Joey Sindelar earn per tournament?
$16,120 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Joey Sindelar's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Joey Sindelar's $11,187,201 in official prize money is worth about $23,348,228 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Joey Sindelar won at the Masters?
$29,502 from 7 appearances.