Charl Schwartzel has earned $21,729,743 in official PGA Tour prize money from 245 starts, 2003–2026, plus $1,288,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $23,017,743 in total. That ranks 116th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $60,151,749 in prize money.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. He has 38 top-10 finishes and has made 72% of his cuts. His best season was 2016, when he earned $2,936,027 and finished 28th on the money list.
Charl Schwartzel 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 | Cuts | Wins | Top 10s | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 250th | Not known | $52,200 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 235th | $0 | $101,063 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 528th | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 341st | $0 | $46,080 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 148th | $0 | $754,517 |
| 2021 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 70th | $160,000 | $1,788,480 |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 121st | $70,000 | $677,981 |
| 2019 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 211th | $0 | $232,725 |
| 2018 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 81st | $70,000 | $1,456,578 |
| 2017 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 43rd | $131,000 | $2,156,036 |
| 2016 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 28th | $200,000 | $2,936,027 |
| 2015 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 83rd | $70,000 | $1,209,528 |
| 2014 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 44th | $132,000 | $1,997,482 |
| 2013 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 25th | $190,000 | $2,256,723 |
| 2012 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 87th | $110,000 | $1,138,844 |
| 2011 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 24th | $155,000 | $2,604,558 |
| 2010 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 47th | $0 | $1,710,845 |
| 2009 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 218th | $0 | $171,241 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 326th | $0 | $16,250 |
| 2007 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 225th | $0 | $134,303 |
| 2006 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 197th | No FedEx Cup | $211,282 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 248th | No FedEx Cup | $77,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 457th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Schwartzel start, season by season
Charl Schwartzel made 245 starts over 23 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Schwartzel's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 24%, The Players 4%, Other wins 5%, Other events 61%, FedEx Cup bonus 6%.
Charl Schwartzel at the majors
55 major starts and $5,292,112 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Charl Schwartzel's PGA Tour wins
It took Schwartzel 41 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2011 Masters. The $1,440,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $2.6M to $4.1M, a 54% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,440,000 at the 2011 Masters. Wins account for 12% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 52% and everything else for 37%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2016Valspar Championship$1,098,000
- 2011The MastersMajor$1,440,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Charl Schwartzel's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Charl Schwartzel's recent results
Schwartzel earned $918,723 from his last 10 starts, April 2022 to April 2026, and made the cut in 7 of them. His best finish was 8 at the AT&T Byron Nelson, worth $284,375. That is $92K a start, close to his career average of $89K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Masters Tournament | 54 | $52,200 |
| 2025-04-10 | Masters Tournament | T36 | $101,063 |
| 2024-04-11 | Masters Tournament | MC | $0 |
| 2023-07-20 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-04-06 | Masters Tournament | T50 | $46,080 |
| 2022-05-19 | PGA Championship | T60 | $26,125 |
| 2022-05-12 | AT&T Byron Nelson | 8 | $284,375 |
| 2022-05-05 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-04-14 | RBC Heritage | T54 | $18,880 |
| 2022-04-07 | Masters Tournament | T10 | $390,000 |
Charl Schwartzel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LIV Golf | 12 | 0 | 0 | $2,014,924 | $2,405,000 | $4,419,924 |
| 2025 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 2 | $5,049,506 | $1,850,000 | $6,899,506 |
| 2024 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 2 | $4,602,750 | $1,325,000 | $5,927,750 |
| 2023 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 1 | $2,426,191 | $2,200,000 | $4,626,191 |
| 2022 | LIV Golf | 7 | 1 | 3 | $6,010,000 | $1,750,000 | $7,760,000 |
| 2026 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2025 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $28,860 | — | $28,860 |
| 2024 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 1 | $187,047 | — | $187,047 |
| 2023 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 1 | $27,510 | — | $27,510 |
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 0 | $62,505 | — | $62,505 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 1 | $91,468 | — | $91,468 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 1 | $62,614 | — | $62,614 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 2 | $187,800 | — | $187,800 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 5 | 0 | 1 | $265,350 | — | $265,350 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 5 | 2 | 4 | $1,136,538 | — | $1,136,538 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 9 | 0 | 3 | $627,829 | — | $627,829 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 9 | 1 | 3 | $758,246 | — | $758,246 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 5 | 1 | 4 | $804,008 | — | $804,008 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 11 | 0 | 4 | $969,815 | — | $969,815 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 10 | 1 | 8 | $1,140,408 | — | $1,140,408 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 16 | 2 | 6 | $1,198,001 | — | $1,198,001 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 21 | 0 | 7 | $1,240,636 | — | $1,240,636 |
Charl Schwartzel's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-11 | LIV Golf Invitational London | LIV Golf | $4,000,000 |
| 2016-02-14 | Tshwane Open | DP World Tour | $181,561 €163,687 |
| 2015-11-29 | Alfred Dunhill Championship | DP World Tour | $255,034 €237,750 |
| 2013-12-01 | Alfred Dunhill Championship | DP World Tour | $325,908 €237,750 |
| 2012-12-16 | Alfred Dunhill Championship | DP World Tour | $311,904 €237,750 |
| 2011-01-16 | Joburg Open | DP World Tour | $275,509 €206,050 |
| 2010-01-17 | Joburg Open | DP World Tour | $293,951 €206,050 |
| 2010-01-10 | African Open | DP World Tour | $226,116 €158,500 |
How Schwartzel compares
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Charl Schwartzel earnings FAQ
How much has Charl Schwartzel earned in his career?
Charl Schwartzel has earned $21,729,743 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2003–2026, or $23,017,743 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 Charl Schwartzel won?
2 wins from 245 starts, including 1 major.
What was Charl Schwartzel's best season?
2016, with $2,936,027 from 19 starts and 1 win.
What is Charl Schwartzel's biggest paycheck?
$1,440,000 for winning The Masters.
How much does Charl Schwartzel earn per tournament?
$88,693 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Charl Schwartzel's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Charl Schwartzel's $21,729,743 in official prize money is worth about $30,146,715 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Charl Schwartzel won at the Masters?
$3,028,831 from 16 appearances.
How much has Charl Schwartzel earned on all tours?
$60,151,749 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. His LIV Golf contract isn't public and isn't included.