Retief Goosen has earned $29,570,537 in official PGA Tour prize money from 320 starts, 1995–2021, plus $1,154,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $30,724,537 in total. That ranks 73rd on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $32,039,775 in prize money.
He has 6 PGA Tour wins, including 2 majors. His best season was 2004, when he earned $3,885,572 and finished 6th on the money list.
Retief Goosen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 362nd | $0 | $6,810 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 426th | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 | 159th | $0 | $505,864 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 | 178th | $0 | $374,336 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | 127th | $32,000 | $745,735 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 | 120th | $70,000 | $810,230 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 | 119th | $70,000 | $800,873 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | 166th | $0 | $315,702 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 139th | $32,000 | $571,174 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 113th | $70,000 | $796,360 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 | 15th | $500,000 | $3,218,089 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 | 11th | $235,000 | $3,232,413 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 | 73rd | $70,000 | $1,431,965 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 | 93rd | $75,000 | $1,044,386 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 | 17th | No FedEx Cup | $2,589,128 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 | 14th | No FedEx Cup | $2,594,106 |
| 2004 | 16 | 2 | 6th | No FedEx Cup | $3,885,572 |
| 2003 | 18 | 1 | 10th | No FedEx Cup | $2,726,373 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 | 9th | No FedEx Cup | $2,617,004 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 | 45th | No FedEx Cup | $1,176,985 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 222nd | No FedEx Cup | $54,368 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 209th | No FedEx Cup | $45,048 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 297th | No FedEx Cup | $7,363 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | 237th | No FedEx Cup | $20,652 |
Every Goosen start, season by season
Retief Goosen made 320 starts over 24 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Goosen's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 23%, The Players 5%, Other events 68%, FedEx Cup bonus 4%.
Retief Goosen at the majors
63 major starts and $7,147,088 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Retief Goosen's PGA Tour wins
It took Goosen 19 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2001 U.S. Open Championship. The $900,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $195K to $1.1M, multiplying it 6 times. His biggest winner's check was $1,125,000 at the 2004 U.S. Open Championship. Wins account for 19% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 55% and everything else for 26%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2009Transitions Championship$972,000
- 2004The Tour Championship presented by Coca-ColaPlayoff$1,080,000
- 2004U.S. Open ChampionshipMajor$1,125,000
- 2003Chrysler Championship$864,000
- 2002BellSouth Classic$684,000
- 2001U.S. Open ChampionshipMajor$900,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Retief Goosen's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Retief Goosen's recent results
Goosen earned $206,460 from his last 10 starts, May 2018 to March 2021, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T6 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, worth $199,650. That is $21K a start, about 22% of his career average of $92K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-25 | Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship | T56 | $6,810 |
| 2019-02-21 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-11-15 | The RSM Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2018-10-25 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-08-16 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-07-26 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-07-19 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-06-21 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-06-07 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | T6 | $199,650 |
| 2018-05-03 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
Retief Goosen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $12,935 | — | $12,935 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 1 | $60,476 | — | $60,476 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 1 | $95,346 | — | $95,346 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $15,137 | — | $15,137 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 0 | $60,054 | — | $60,054 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 8 | 0 | 3 | $508,333 | — | $508,333 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 12 | 0 | 4 | $766,117 | — | $766,117 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 1 | $113,611 | — | $113,611 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 11 | 0 | 6 | $837,229 | — | $837,229 |
How Goosen compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Retief Goosen earnings FAQ
How much has Retief Goosen earned in his career?
Retief Goosen has earned $29,570,537 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1995–2021, or $30,724,537 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 Retief Goosen won?
6 wins from 320 starts, including 2 majors.
What was Retief Goosen's best season?
2004, with $3,885,572 from 16 starts and 2 wins.
What is Retief Goosen's biggest paycheck?
$1,125,000 for winning the U.S. Open Championship.
How much does Retief Goosen earn per tournament?
$92,408 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Retief Goosen's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Retief Goosen's $29,570,537 in official prize money is worth about $48,466,172 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Retief Goosen won at the Masters?
$2,277,980 from 13 appearances.
How much has Retief Goosen earned on all tours?
$32,039,775 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.