Brian Gay has earned $23,941,170 in official PGA Tour prize money from 661 starts, 1999–2023, plus $1,316,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $25,257,170 in total. That ranks 101st on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $24,085,591 in prize money.
He has 5 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2009, when he earned $3,201,295 and finished 13th on the money list.
Brian Gay 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 | 15 | 0 | 241st | $0 | $219,638 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 230th | $0 | $203,278 |
| 2021 | 26 | 1 | 123rd | $105,000 | $926,158 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 | 120th | $101,000 | $690,222 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 | 136th | $101,000 | $773,027 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 | 53rd | $110,000 | $2,152,500 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 | 109th | $70,000 | $930,162 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | 193rd | $0 | $280,619 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 | 141st | $32,000 | $605,368 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 | 62nd | $110,000 | $1,426,017 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 | 102nd | $70,000 | $950,758 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 | 87th | $75,000 | $1,157,525 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 | 59th | $113,000 | $1,521,663 |
| 2009 | 27 | 2 | 13th | $220,000 | $3,201,295 |
| 2008 | 31 | 1 | 31st | $129,000 | $2,205,513 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 | 86th | $80,000 | $1,114,571 |
| 2006 | 32 | 0 | 86th | No FedEx Cup | $1,037,600 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 | 121st | No FedEx Cup | $680,062 |
| 2004 | 32 | 0 | 124th | No FedEx Cup | $645,194 |
| 2003 | 39 | 0 | 142nd | No FedEx Cup | $437,547 |
| 2002 | 37 | 0 | 67th | No FedEx Cup | $926,735 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 | 40th | No FedEx Cup | $1,299,361 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 | 102nd | No FedEx Cup | $482,028 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 | 206th | No FedEx Cup | $74,329 |
Every Gay start, season by season
Brian Gay made 661 starts over 24 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Gay's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, The Players 1%, Other events 92%, FedEx Cup bonus 5%.
Brian Gay at the majors
25 major starts and $382,906 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Brian Gay's PGA Tour wins
It took Gay 302 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. The $630,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $6.8M to $7.5M, a 9% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,026,000 at the 2009 Verizon Heritage. Wins account for 19% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 37% and everything else for 44%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2020Bermuda Championship$720,000
- 2013Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation$1,008,000
- 2009St. Jude Classic presented by FedEx$1,008,000
- 2009Verizon Heritage$1,026,000
- 2008Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun$630,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Brian Gay's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Brian Gay's recent results
Gay earned $84,763 from his last 10 starts, April 2023 to November 2023, and made the cut in 3 of them. His best finish was T37 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, worth $27,625. That is $8K a start, about 23% of his career average of $36K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-16 | The RSM Classic | T38 | $35,700 |
| 2023-11-09 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | T37 | $27,625 |
| 2023-11-02 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-10-05 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fortinet Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-08-03 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-07-27 | 3M Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-06-22 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-06-08 | RBC Canadian Open | T52 | $21,438 |
| 2023-04-13 | RBC Heritage | MC | $0 |
Brian Gay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $144,421 | — | $144,421 |
How Gay compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Brian Gay earnings FAQ
How much has Brian Gay earned in his career?
Brian Gay has earned $23,941,170 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1999–2023, or $25,257,170 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 Brian Gay won?
5 wins from 661 starts.
What was Brian Gay's best season?
2009, with $3,201,295 from 27 starts and 2 wins.
What is Brian Gay's biggest paycheck?
$1,026,000 for winning the Verizon Heritage.
How much does Brian Gay earn per tournament?
$36,220 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Brian Gay's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Brian Gay's $23,941,170 in official prize money is worth about $36,448,480 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Brian Gay won at the Masters?
$42,000 from 3 appearances.
How much has Brian Gay earned on all tours?
$24,085,591 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.