Kurt Kitayama has earned $20,837,013 in official PGA Tour prize money from 132 starts, 2017–2026, plus $1,090,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $21,927,013 in total. That ranks 127th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $23,396,116 in prize money.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins. He has 19 top-10 finishes and has made 67% of his cuts. His best season was 2023, when he earned $6,822,023 and finished 20th on the money list.
Kurt Kitayama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 31st | $319,000 | $5,241,558 |
| 2025 | 24 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 46th | $214,000 | $3,476,376 |
| 2024 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 76th | $140,000 | $2,450,649 |
| 2023 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 20th | $211,000 | $6,822,023 |
| 2022 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 52nd | $206,000 | $2,532,391 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 416th | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 180th | $0 | $254,559 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 351st | $0 | $20,200 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 458th | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 304th | $0 | $39,257 |
Every Kitayama start, season by season
Kurt Kitayama made 132 starts over 10 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Kitayama's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 8%, The Players 2%, Other wins 23%, Other events 62%, FedEx Cup bonus 5%.
Kurt Kitayama at the majors
16 major starts and $1,564,487 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Kurt Kitayama's PGA Tour wins
It took Kitayama 48 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard. The $3,600,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $4.3M to $7.9M, a 84% jump. His biggest winner's check was $3,600,000 at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard. Wins account for 25% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 48% and everything else for 28%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 20253M Open$1,512,000
- 2023Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard$3,600,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Kurt Kitayama's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Kurt Kitayama's recent results
Kitayama earned $1,643,137 from his last 10 starts, May 2026 to October 2026, and made the cut in all of them. His best finish was T10 at the PGA Championship, worth $496,708. That is $164K a start, close to his career average of $158K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Baycurrent Classic | T61 | $16,900 |
| 2026-08-20 | BMW Championship | T26 | $177,500 |
| 2026-08-13 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T12 | $368,571 |
| 2026-07-23 | 3M Open | T24 | $70,086 |
| 2026-07-16 | The Open | T40 | $69,750 |
| 2026-07-09 | Genesis Scottish Open | T44 | $37,455 |
| 2026-06-25 | Travelers Championship | T25 | $154,500 |
| 2026-06-18 | U.S. Open | T53 | $51,467 |
| 2026-06-04 | The Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday | T22 | $200,200 |
| 2026-05-14 | PGA Championship | T10 | $496,708 |
Kurt Kitayama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 1 | $188,906 | — | $188,906 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 15 | 0 | 3 | $372,591 | — | $372,591 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 5 | 0 | 1 | $160,254 | — | $160,254 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 29 | 2 | 5 | $1,827,941 | — | $1,827,941 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $9,411 | — | $9,411 |
Kurt Kitayama's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-03 | Oman Open | DP World Tour | $289,456 €256,247 |
| 2018-12-02 | Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita | DP World Tour | $180,373 €158,500 |
How Kitayama compares
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Kurt Kitayama earnings FAQ
How much has Kurt Kitayama earned in his career?
Kurt Kitayama has earned $20,837,013 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2017–2026, or $21,927,013 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 Kurt Kitayama won?
2 wins from 132 starts.
What was Kurt Kitayama's best season?
2023, with $6,822,023 from 25 starts and 1 win.
What is Kurt Kitayama's biggest paycheck?
$3,600,000 for winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard.
How much does Kurt Kitayama earn per tournament?
$157,856 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Kurt Kitayama's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Kurt Kitayama's $20,837,013 in official prize money is worth about $22,144,585 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Kurt Kitayama won at the Masters?
$158,350 from 3 appearances.
How much has Kurt Kitayama earned on all tours?
$23,396,116 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.