Bob Estes has earned $21,628,540 in official PGA Tour prize money from 656 starts, 1988–2018, plus $499,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $22,127,540 in total. That ranks 117th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 4 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2001, when he earned $2,795,477 and finished 8th on the money list.
Bob Estes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | 371st | $0 | $15,431 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 264th | $0 | $76,930 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 380th | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 217th | $0 | $156,000 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | 107th | $75,000 | $769,717 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 | 97th | $110,000 | $1,009,769 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 145th | $32,000 | $594,104 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 | 139th | $70,000 | $701,158 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 | 90th | $110,000 | $1,079,929 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 | 129th | $32,000 | $829,395 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 | 118th | $70,000 | $878,051 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 | 65th | No FedEx Cup | $1,340,244 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 | 91st | No FedEx Cup | $891,477 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 | 72nd | No FedEx Cup | $1,046,064 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 | 33rd | No FedEx Cup | $1,824,414 |
| 2002 | 25 | 1 | 25th | No FedEx Cup | $1,934,600 |
| 2001 | 27 | 2 | 8th | No FedEx Cup | $2,795,477 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 | 88th | No FedEx Cup | $538,706 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 26th | No FedEx Cup | $1,357,618 |
| 1998 | 29 | 0 | 28th | No FedEx Cup | $987,930 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 | 69th | No FedEx Cup | $340,057 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 | 149th | No FedEx Cup | $123,100 |
| 1995 | 24 | 0 | 41st | No FedEx Cup | $433,992 |
| 1994 | 27 | 1 | 14th | No FedEx Cup | $765,360 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 32nd | No FedEx Cup | $447,187 |
| 1992 | 28 | 0 | 80th | No FedEx Cup | $190,778 |
| 1991 | 32 | 0 | 105th | No FedEx Cup | $147,364 |
| 1990 | 28 | 0 | 69th | No FedEx Cup | $212,090 |
| 1989 | 27 | 0 | 102nd | No FedEx Cup | $135,628 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 | 237th | No FedEx Cup | $5,968 |
Every Estes start, season by season
Bob Estes made 656 starts over 30 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Estes's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 6%, The Players 2%, Other events 90%, FedEx Cup bonus 2%.
Bob Estes at the majors
50 major starts and $1,326,814 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Bob Estes's PGA Tour wins
It took Estes about 172 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1994 Texas Open. The $180,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.6M to $1.8M, a 11% jump. His biggest winner's check was $810,000 at the 2001 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. Wins account for 11% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 50% and everything else for 39%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2002Kemper Insurance Open$648,000
- 2001Invensys Classic at Las Vegas$810,000
- 2001FedEx St. Jude ClassicPlayoff$630,000
- 1994Texas Open$180,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Bob Estes's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Bob Estes's recent results
Estes earned $15,431 from his last 10 starts, July 2017 to July 2018, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T49 at the Valspar Championship, worth $15,431. That is $2K a start, about 5% of his career average of $33K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-05 | A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier | MC | $0 |
| 2018-06-21 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-06-07 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2018-05-03 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-04-12 | RBC Heritage | MC | $0 |
| 2018-03-29 | Houston Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-03-08 | Valspar Championship | T49 | $15,431 |
| 2018-02-22 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2017-08-17 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2017-07-27 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
How Estes compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Bob Estes earnings FAQ
How much has Bob Estes earned in his career?
Bob Estes has earned $21,628,540 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1988–2018, or $22,127,540 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Bob Estes won?
4 wins from 656 starts.
What was Bob Estes's best season?
2001, with $2,795,477 from 27 starts and 2 wins.
What is Bob Estes's biggest paycheck?
$810,000 for winning the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas.
How much does Bob Estes earn per tournament?
$32,970 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Bob Estes's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Bob Estes's $21,628,540 in official prize money is worth about $39,033,452 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Bob Estes won at the Masters?
$395,775 from 8 appearances.