Sandy Lyle has earned $2,884,571 in official PGA Tour prize money from 294 starts, 1980–2023. That ranks 546th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 6 PGA Tour wins, including 2 majors. His best season was 1988, when he earned $726,934 and finished 7th on the money list.
Sandy Lyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 610th | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 583rd | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 325th | $0 | $20,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 502nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 403rd | $0 | $10,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 474th | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 451st | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 456th | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 310th | $0 | $27,972 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 283rd | $0 | $34,962 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 514th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 500th | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 378th | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 255th | $0 | $71,400 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 311th | $0 | $24,750 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 259th | $0 | $47,494 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 375th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 272nd | No FedEx Cup | $46,433 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 265th | No FedEx Cup | $49,142 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 376th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 272nd | No FedEx Cup | $28,163 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 307th | No FedEx Cup | $11,551 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 | 164th | No FedEx Cup | $198,990 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 | 190th | No FedEx Cup | $113,004 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 | 146th | No FedEx Cup | $176,354 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 | 183rd | No FedEx Cup | $71,860 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 | 168th | No FedEx Cup | $94,490 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 | 235th | No FedEx Cup | $22,908 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 | 191st | No FedEx Cup | $47,538 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 153rd | No FedEx Cup | $86,121 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 | 154th | No FedEx Cup | $73,459 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | 166th | No FedEx Cup | $59,794 |
| 1990 | 15 | 0 | 175th | No FedEx Cup | $51,280 |
| 1989 | 17 | 0 | 43rd | No FedEx Cup | $292,293 |
| 1988 | 17 | 3 | 7th | No FedEx Cup | $726,934 |
| 1987 | 15 | 1 | 34th | No FedEx Cup | $286,176 |
| 1986 | 13 | 1 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $143,415 |
| 1985 | 13 | 1 | 132nd | No FedEx Cup | $40,452 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 | 169th | No FedEx Cup | $15,532 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | 284th | No FedEx Cup | $804 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 225th | No FedEx Cup | $2,350 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | 175th | No FedEx Cup | $8,950 |
Every Lyle start, season by season
Sandy Lyle made 294 starts over 42 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Lyle's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 31%, The Players 6%, Other events 63%.
Sandy Lyle at the majors
81 major starts and $895,076 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
| 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | 48 | T28 | MC | T25 | T11 | T17 | 1 | MC | MC | MC | T37 | T21 | T38 | MC | MC | T34 | MC | T48 | MC | MC | MC | MC | T37 | MC | MC | 43 | 45 | T20 | MC | MC | MC | T54 | T44 | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC | |
| PGA Championship | MC | T16 | MC | T56 | T73 | T39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Open | MC | MC | T45 | T36 | T25 | MC | MC | T16 | T51 | T52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Open | T14 | T8 | 1 | T7 | T79 | T55 | MC | T19 | MC | MC | T69 | T76 | MC | 73 | T32 | MC | T65 | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC | 84 | MC |
Sandy Lyle's PGA Tour wins
It took Lyle about 30 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1985 Open Championship. The $84,331 winner's check took his career earnings from $66K to $151K, more than doubling them. His biggest winner's check was $183,800 at the 1988 Masters Tournament. Wins account for 31% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 28% and everything else for 41%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1988Masters TournamentMajor$183,800
- 1988KMart Greater Greensboro Open$180,000
- 1988Phoenix Open$117,000
- 1987Tournament Players ChampionshipPlayers$180,000
- 1986Greater Greensboro Open$90,000
- 1985The Open ChampionshipMajor$84,331
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Sandy Lyle's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Sandy Lyle's recent results
Lyle earned $30,000 from his last 10 starts, July 2016 to April 2023, and made the cut in none of them. That is $3K a start, about 31% of his career average of $10K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-06 | Masters Tournament | MC | $0 |
| 2022-04-07 | Masters Tournament | MC | $0 |
| 2021-04-08 | 2021 Masters Tournament | MC | $10,000 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020 Masters Tournament | MC | $10,000 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2019 Masters Tournament | MC | $0 |
| 2018-07-19 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-04-05 | 2018 Masters Tournament | MC | $10,000 |
| 2017-07-20 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2017-04-06 | 2017 Masters Tournament | MC | $0 |
| 2016-07-14 | The Open | MC | $0 |
Sandy Lyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $10,903 | — | $10,903 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Lyle compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from Scotland
Sandy Lyle earnings FAQ
How much has Sandy Lyle earned in his career?
Sandy Lyle has earned $2,884,571 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1980–2023. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Sandy Lyle won?
6 wins from 294 starts, including 2 majors.
What was Sandy Lyle's best season?
1988, with $726,934.
What is Sandy Lyle's biggest paycheck?
$71,400 for finishing T20 at The Masters.
How much does Sandy Lyle earn per tournament?
$9,811 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Sandy Lyle's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Sandy Lyle's $2,884,571 in official prize money is worth about $7,032,531 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Sandy Lyle won at the Masters?
$504,978 from 41 appearances.
How much has Sandy Lyle earned on all tours?
$2,895,474 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.