Scott Simpson has earned $6,722,090 in official PGA Tour prize money from 568 starts, 1980–2007. That ranks 368th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 7 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. His best season was 1995, when he earned $795,798 and finished 17th on the money list.
Scott Simpson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 373rd | $0 | $0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 376th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 284th | No FedEx Cup | $35,556 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 | 204th | No FedEx Cup | $190,986 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 | 243rd | No FedEx Cup | $78,153 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 | 218th | No FedEx Cup | $122,115 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 | 101st | No FedEx Cup | $512,530 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 | 164th | No FedEx Cup | $179,006 |
| 1998 | 20 | 1 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $449,777 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 | 149th | No FedEx Cup | $128,448 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 | 68th | No FedEx Cup | $309,648 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 | 17th | No FedEx Cup | $795,798 |
| 1994 | 21 | 0 | 56th | No FedEx Cup | $307,884 |
| 1993 | 22 | 1 | 14th | No FedEx Cup | $707,166 |
| 1992 | 22 | 0 | 97th | No FedEx Cup | $155,284 |
| 1991 | 18 | 0 | 51st | No FedEx Cup | $322,936 |
| 1990 | 20 | 0 | 63rd | No FedEx Cup | $235,309 |
| 1989 | 22 | 1 | 40th | No FedEx Cup | $298,920 |
| 1988 | 23 | 0 | 106th | No FedEx Cup | $108,301 |
| 1987 | 25 | 2 | 4th | No FedEx Cup | $621,032 |
| 1986 | 23 | 0 | 41st | No FedEx Cup | $202,223 |
| 1985 | 26 | 0 | 39th | No FedEx Cup | $171,245 |
| 1984 | 27 | 1 | 22nd | No FedEx Cup | $248,581 |
| 1983 | 26 | 0 | 38th | No FedEx Cup | $144,172 |
| 1982 | 26 | 0 | 24th | No FedEx Cup | $146,903 |
| 1981 | 30 | 0 | 34th | No FedEx Cup | $108,793 |
| 1980 | 30 | 1 | 24th | No FedEx Cup | $141,323 |
Every Simpson start, season by season
Scott Simpson made 568 starts over 27 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Simpson's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 11%, The Players 3%, Other events 86%.
Scott Simpson at the majors
54 major starts and $746,472 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Scott Simpson's PGA Tour wins
It took Simpson about 22 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1980 Western Open. The $54,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $64K to $118K, a 84% jump. His biggest winner's check was $378,000 at the 1998 Buick Invitational. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 18%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 45% and everything else for 37%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1998Buick Invitational$378,000
- 1993GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic$216,000
- 1989BellSouth Atlanta Golf Classic
- 1987U.S. OpenMajor$150,000
- 1987Greater Greensboro Open$108,000
- 1984Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic$90,000
- 1980Western Open$54,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Scott Simpson's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Scott Simpson's recent results
Simpson earned $35,556 from his last 10 starts, January 2005 to February 2007, and made the cut in 3 of them. His best finish was T33 at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson, worth $15,514. That is $4K a start, about 30% of his career average of $12K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-08 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2006-02-09 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2005-07-21 | U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee | MC | $0 |
| 2005-07-07 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2005-06-09 | Booz Allen Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2005-05-26 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | T52 | $11,258 |
| 2005-04-14 | MCI Heritage | MC | $0 |
| 2005-02-24 | Chrysler Classic of Tucson | T33 | $15,514 |
| 2005-02-10 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2005-01-20 | Buick Invitational | T78 | $8,784 |
How Simpson compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Scott Simpson earnings FAQ
How much has Scott Simpson earned in his career?
Scott Simpson has earned $6,722,090 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1980–2007. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Scott Simpson won?
7 wins from 568 starts, including 1 major.
What was Scott Simpson's best season?
1995, with $795,798.
What is Scott Simpson's biggest paycheck?
$308,000 for finishing T2 at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.
How much does Scott Simpson earn per tournament?
$11,835 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Scott Simpson's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Scott Simpson's $6,722,090 in official prize money is worth about $16,538,075 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Scott Simpson won at the Masters?
$175,841 from 15 appearances.