Smylie Kaufman has earned $3,508,522 in official PGA Tour prize money from 89 starts, 2014–2022, plus $164,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $3,672,522 in total. That ranks 512th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. He has 6 top-10 finishes and has made 37% of his cuts. His best season was 2016, when he earned $2,508,174 and finished 36th on the money list.
Smylie Kaufman 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.
Every Kaufman start, season by season
Smylie Kaufman made 89 starts over 9 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Kaufman's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, The Players 6%, Other wins 31%, Other events 57%, FedEx Cup bonus 4%.
Smylie Kaufman at the majors
4 major starts and $68,000 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Smylie Kaufman's PGA Tour wins
It took Kaufman 4 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The $1,152,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $129K to $1.3M, multiplying it 10 times. Wins account for 33% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 27% and everything else for 40%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2015Shriners Hospitals for Children Open$1,152,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Smylie Kaufman's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Smylie Kaufman's recent results
Kaufman earned nothing from his last 10 starts, July 2019 to March 2022, and made the cut in none of them.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-03 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2021-07-15 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2021-06-10 | Palmetto Championship at Congaree | MC | $0 |
| 2021-02-25 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2020-02-20 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2020-02-06 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2020-01-09 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | $0 |
| 2019-10-31 | Bermuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-10-03 | Shriners Hospitals for Children Open | MC | $0 |
| 2019-07-11 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
Smylie Kaufman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Kaufman compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Smylie Kaufman earnings FAQ
How much has Smylie Kaufman earned in his career?
Smylie Kaufman has earned $3,508,522 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2014–2022, or $3,672,522 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 Smylie Kaufman won?
1 win from 89 starts.
What was Smylie Kaufman's best season?
2016, with $2,508,174 from 28 starts and 1 win.
What is Smylie Kaufman's biggest paycheck?
$1,152,000 for winning the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
How much does Smylie Kaufman earn per tournament?
$39,422 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Smylie Kaufman's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Smylie Kaufman's $3,508,522 in official prize money is worth about $4,820,666 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Smylie Kaufman won at the Masters?
$68,000 from 1 appearance.
How much has Smylie Kaufman earned on all tours?
$3,508,522 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.