Kenny Perry has earned $32,040,891 in official PGA Tour prize money from 649 starts, 1987–2019, plus $985,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $33,025,891 in total. That ranks 65th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 14 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2008, when he earned $4,663,794 and finished 5th on the money list.
Kenny Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 429th | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 404th | $0 | $10,000 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 224th | $0 | $142,390 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 223rd | $0 | $130,588 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 259th | $0 | $52,616 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 257th | $0 | $76,544 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 | 239th | $0 | $110,176 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 | 102nd | $75,000 | $968,811 |
| 2009 | 24 | 2 | 5th | $550,000 | $4,445,325 |
| 2008 | 26 | 3 | 5th | $250,000 | $4,663,794 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 | 79th | $110,000 | $1,197,618 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 | 104th | No FedEx Cup | $818,698 |
| 2005 | 23 | 2 | 6th | No FedEx Cup | $3,607,155 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 | 30th | No FedEx Cup | $1,952,043 |
| 2003 | 26 | 3 | 6th | No FedEx Cup | $4,400,122 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 | 26th | No FedEx Cup | $1,928,598 |
| 2001 | 27 | 1 | 29th | No FedEx Cup | $1,694,066 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 | 52nd | No FedEx Cup | $889,381 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 | 94th | No FedEx Cup | $426,184 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 | 58th | No FedEx Cup | $487,551 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 | 90th | No FedEx Cup | $270,081 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 | 13th | No FedEx Cup | $925,079 |
| 1995 | 25 | 1 | 21st | No FedEx Cup | $773,388 |
| 1994 | 30 | 1 | 26th | No FedEx Cup | $585,941 |
| 1993 | 29 | 0 | 88th | No FedEx Cup | $196,863 |
| 1992 | 25 | 0 | 81st | No FedEx Cup | $190,455 |
| 1991 | 24 | 1 | 44th | No FedEx Cup | $368,784 |
| 1990 | 23 | 0 | 50th | No FedEx Cup | $279,881 |
| 1989 | 26 | 0 | 70th | No FedEx Cup | $202,099 |
| 1988 | 32 | 0 | 85th | No FedEx Cup | $139,421 |
| 1987 | 27 | 0 | 93rd | No FedEx Cup | $107,239 |
Every Perry start, season by season
Kenny Perry made 649 starts over 31 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Perry's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 8%, The Players 3%, Other events 86%, FedEx Cup bonus 3%.
Kenny Perry at the majors
52 major starts and $2,645,114 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Kenny Perry's PGA Tour wins
It took Perry about 124 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1991 Memorial Tournament. The $216,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $825K to $1.0M, a 26% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,080,000 at the 2008 Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. Wins account for 34% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 38% and everything else for 28%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2009Travelers Championship$1,080,000
- 2009FBR Open$1,080,000
- 2008John Deere Classic$756,000
- 2008Buick Open$900,000
- 2008The Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley$1,080,000
- 2005Bank of America Colonial$1,008,000
- 2005Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard$900,000
- 2003Greater Milwaukee Open$630,000
- 2003The Memorial Tournament$900,000
- 2003Bank of America Colonial$900,000
- 2001Buick Open$558,000
- 1995Bob Hope Chrysler Classic$216,000
- 1994New England Classic
- 1991Memorial Tournament$216,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Kenny Perry's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Kenny Perry's recent results
Perry earned $10,000 from his last 10 starts, June 2015 to May 2019, and made the cut in none of them. That is $1K a start, about 2% of his career average of $49K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | Charles Schwab Challenge | MC | $0 |
| 2019-04-04 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2019-03-21 | Valspar Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-02-07 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2019-01-31 | Waste Management Phoenix Open | MC | $0 |
| 2019-01-10 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | $0 |
| 2018-11-01 | Shriners Hospital for Children Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-06-14 | U.S. Open | MC | $10,000 |
| 2018-05-31 | The Memorial Tournament pres. by Nationwide | MC | $0 |
| 2015-06-04 | The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide | MC | $0 |
Kenny Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,086 | — | $10,086 |
How Perry compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Kenny Perry earnings FAQ
How much has Kenny Perry earned in his career?
Kenny Perry has earned $32,040,891 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1987–2019, or $33,025,891 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 Kenny Perry won?
14 wins from 649 starts.
What was Kenny Perry's best season?
2008, with $4,663,794 from 26 starts and 3 wins.
What is Kenny Perry's biggest paycheck?
$1,080,000 for winning The Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley.
How much does Kenny Perry earn per tournament?
$49,370 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Kenny Perry's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Kenny Perry's $32,040,891 in official prize money is worth about $56,668,378 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Kenny Perry won at the Masters?
$843,900 from 10 appearances.
How much has Kenny Perry earned on all tours?
$32,050,977 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.