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Chris Riley career earnings

$10.9M
Official PGA Tour prize money, 1999–2016
#253 in career prize money
340Starts
1PGA Tour wins
0Majors
$32KPer start
0Money-list titles
24thBest money-list finish

Chris Riley has earned $10,892,654 in official PGA Tour prize money from 340 starts, 1999–2016, plus $177,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $11,069,654 in total. That ranks 253rd on the PGA Tour's career money list.

He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 2003, when he earned $2,137,633 and finished 24th on the money list.

Chris Riley 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.

$0$500K$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M9900010203040506070809101112131416
SeasonStartsWinsMoney listFedEx bonusPrize money
201620391st$0$0
201410397th$0$0
201320299th$0$20,417
2012110219th$0$153,781
2011250169th$32,000$397,204
201024095th$75,000$1,001,582
2009220137th$70,000$632,292
2008170170th$0$388,850
2007170167th$0$403,199
2006260158thNo FedEx Cup$457,914
2005240194thNo FedEx Cup$268,735
200423053rdNo FedEx Cup$1,282,082
200330024thNo FedEx Cup$2,137,633
200231124thNo FedEx Cup$1,954,229
200129065thNo FedEx Cup$766,225
200028071stNo FedEx Cup$660,707
1999280112thNo FedEx Cup$367,805

Every Riley start, season by season

Chris Riley made 340 starts over 17 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.

Small to big checkMissed cutWinMajorResult not itemized, season total only
1999$368K2000$661K2001$766K2002$2.0M2003$2.1M2004$1.3M2005$269K2006$458K2007$403K2008$389K2009$632K2010$1.0M2011$397K2012$154K2013$20K2014$02016$0

Where Riley's money came from

Career split, then season by season: Majors 8%, The Players 1%, Other events 90%, FedEx Cup bonus 2%.

8%
90%
MajorsThe PlayersOther eventsFedEx Cup bonus
$0$500K$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142016

Chris Riley at the majors

16 major starts and $882,198 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.

Chris Riley's PGA Tour wins

It took Riley 109 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2002 Reno-Tahoe Open. The $540,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $2.9M to $3.5M, a 18% jump. Wins account for 5% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 50% and everything else for 45%. See how that compares with other winners.

50%
45%
Wins2nd to 10th11th or worse

Career earnings over time

Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.

$0$2.0M$4.0M$6.0M$8.0M$10.0M2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013$9.9M

Chris Riley's biggest paydays

His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.

Chris Riley's recent results

Riley earned $113,925 from his last 10 starts, June 2012 to January 2016, and made the cut in 6 of them. His best finish was T21 at the True South Classic, worth $26,700. That is $11K a start, about 36% of his career average of $32K.

DateEventFinishPrize money
2016-01-28Farmers Insurance OpenMC$0
2015-10-22Shriners Hospitals for Children OpenMC$0
2014-01-23Farmers Insurance OpenMC$0
2013-07-18Sanderson Farms ChampionshipT26$20,417
2013-02-07AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmMC$0
2012-10-11Frys.com OpenT47$12,843
2012-10-04Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children OpenT33$25,425
2012-07-19True South ClassicT21$26,700
2012-07-12John Deere ClassicT58$10,028
2012-06-07FedEx St. Jude ClassicT42$18,512

How Riley compares

Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →

Top earners from USA

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Chris Riley earnings FAQ

How much has Chris Riley earned in his career?

Chris Riley has earned $10,892,654 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1999–2016, or $11,069,654 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.

How many PGA Tour events has Chris Riley won?

1 win from 340 starts.

What was Chris Riley's best season?

2003, with $2,137,633 from 30 starts and 0 wins.

What is Chris Riley's biggest paycheck?

$540,000 for winning the Reno-Tahoe Open.

How much does Chris Riley earn per tournament?

$32,037 per start on average, counting missed cuts.

What are Chris Riley's career earnings in today's dollars?

Adjusted for inflation, Chris Riley's $10,892,654 in official prize money is worth about $18,973,200 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.

How much has Chris Riley won at the Masters?

$103,250 from 3 appearances.