K.J. Choi has earned $32,649,273 in official PGA Tour prize money from 488 starts, 1999–2025, plus $2,460,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $35,109,273 in total. That ranks 63rd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 8 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2007, when he earned $4,587,859 and finished 5th on the money list.
K.J. Choi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 642nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 654th | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 469th | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 | 229th | $0 | $122,319 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 205th | $0 | $180,439 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 222nd | $0 | $185,952 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 204th | $0 | $219,406 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 | 200th | $0 | $275,051 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 | 81st | $75,000 | $1,328,448 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 | 169th | $0 | $432,124 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 59th | $110,000 | $1,677,848 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 | 84th | $80,000 | $973,751 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 | 100th | $75,000 | $969,057 |
| 2011 | 22 | 1 | 4th | $300,000 | $4,434,691 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 | 35th | $250,000 | $2,199,962 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 | 97th | $70,000 | $968,269 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 | 16th | $500,000 | $2,683,442 |
| 2007 | 25 | 2 | 5th | $1,000,000 | $4,587,859 |
| 2006 | 26 | 1 | 24th | No FedEx Cup | $2,376,548 |
| 2005 | 23 | 1 | 40th | No FedEx Cup | $1,754,574 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 | 27th | No FedEx Cup | $2,077,775 |
| 2003 | 31 | 0 | 31st | No FedEx Cup | $1,912,163 |
| 2002 | 28 | 2 | 18th | No FedEx Cup | $2,163,507 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $788,886 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 134th | No FedEx Cup | $305,745 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 241st | No FedEx Cup | $31,457 |
Every Choi start, season by season
K.J. Choi made 488 starts over 26 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Choi's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 9%, The Players 7%, Other events 78%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
K.J. Choi at the majors
55 major starts and $3,054,953 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
K.J. Choi's PGA Tour wins
It took Choi 73 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2002 Compaq Classic of New Orleans. The $810,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.6M to $2.4M, a 51% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,710,000 at the 2011 Players Championship. Wins account for 25% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 43% and everything else for 32%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2011The Players ChampionshipPlayers$1,710,000
- 2008Sony Open in Hawaii$954,000
- 2007AT&T National$1,080,000
- 2007The Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley$1,080,000
- 2006Chrysler Championship$954,000
- 2005Chrysler Classic of Greensboro$900,000
- 2002Tampa Bay Classic presented by Buick$468,000
- 2002Compaq Classic of New Orleans$810,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
K.J. Choi's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
K.J. Choi's recent results
Choi earned $6,790 from his last 10 starts, July 2021 to July 2025, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T75 at the Barbasol Championship, worth $6,790. That is $679 a start, about 1% of his career average of $67K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-06-01 | The Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday | MC | $0 |
| 2023-03-02 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-01-12 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | $0 |
| 2022-07-21 | 3M Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-07-14 | Barracuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-06-30 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2021-08-12 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2021-07-15 | Barbasol Championship | T75 | $6,790 |
| 2021-07-08 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
How Choi compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from South Korea
K.J. Choi earnings FAQ
How much has K.J. Choi earned in his career?
K.J. Choi has earned $32,649,273 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1999–2025, or $35,109,273 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has K.J. Choi won?
8 wins from 488 starts.
What was K.J. Choi's best season?
2007, with $4,587,859 from 25 starts and 2 wins.
What is K.J. Choi's biggest paycheck?
$1,710,000 for winning The Players Championship.
How much does K.J. Choi earn per tournament?
$66,904 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are K.J. Choi's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, K.J. Choi's $32,649,273 in official prize money is worth about $51,910,149 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has K.J. Choi won at the Masters?
$1,300,927 from 12 appearances.