David Howell has earned $2,986,473 in official PGA Tour prize money from 59 starts, 1998–2016. That ranks 542nd on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $8,607,546 in prize money.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2006, when he earned $897,477 and finished 95th on the money list.
David Howell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 231st | $0 | $137,113 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 307th | $0 | $29,227 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 202nd | $0 | $208,943 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 309th | $0 | $18,926 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 555th | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 312th | $0 | $18,295 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 206th | $0 | $226,243 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | 203rd | $0 | $213,583 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 | 95th | No FedEx Cup | $897,477 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 | 116th | No FedEx Cup | $696,950 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 149th | No FedEx Cup | $468,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 263rd | No FedEx Cup | $46,071 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 463rd | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 442nd | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 271st | No FedEx Cup | $12,675 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 263rd | No FedEx Cup | $12,471 |
Every Howell start, season by season
David Howell made 59 starts over 16 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Howell's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 30%, The Players 1%, Other events 69%.
David Howell at the majors
25 major starts and $809,297 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
David Howell's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
David Howell's recent results
Howell earned $412,503 from his last 10 starts, July 2009 to July 2016, and made the cut in 8 of them. His best finish was T15 at The Open Championship, worth $117,318. That is $41K a start, about half his career average of $51K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-14 | The Open | T22 | $69,113 |
| 2015-11-05 | World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions | T30 | $68,000 |
| 2015-08-13 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2015-07-16 | The Open | T49 | $29,227 |
| 2014-07-31 | World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational | T52 | $49,625 |
| 2014-07-17 | The Open Championship | T15 | $117,318 |
| 2013-10-31 | World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions | 70 | $42,000 |
| 2013-06-13 | U.S. Open Golf Championship | T65 | $18,926 |
| 2011-06-16 | U.S. Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-07-16 | British Open Championship | T52 | $18,295 |
David Howell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2023 | DP World Tour | 15 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 24 | 0 | 0 | $35,246 | — | $35,246 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 29 | 0 | 0 | $111,503 | — | $111,503 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 25 | 0 | 0 | $82,634 | — | $82,634 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 25 | 0 | 0 | $46,836 | — | $46,836 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 24 | 0 | 0 | $138,969 | — | $138,969 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 20 | 0 | 0 | $104,389 | — | $104,389 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 20 | 0 | 1 | $207,790 | — | $207,790 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 27 | 0 | 7 | $1,228,070 | — | $1,228,070 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 25 | 0 | 2 | $692,801 | — | $692,801 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 27 | 1 | 6 | $1,461,495 | — | $1,461,495 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 27 | 0 | 2 | $541,084 | — | $541,084 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 29 | 0 | 2 | $405,093 | — | $405,093 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 30 | 0 | 1 | $383,450 | — | $383,450 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 27 | 0 | 1 | $181,713 | — | $181,713 |
David Howell's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-29 | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | DP World Tour | $787,890 €589,562 |
How Howell compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from England
David Howell earnings FAQ
How much has David Howell earned in his career?
David Howell has earned $2,986,473 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1998–2016. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has David Howell won?
0 wins from 59 starts.
What was David Howell's best season?
2006, with $897,477 from 13 starts and 0 wins.
What is David Howell's biggest paycheck?
$450,000 for finishing 3 at the WGC-American Express Championship.
How much does David Howell earn per tournament?
$50,618 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are David Howell's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, David Howell's $2,986,473 in official prize money is worth about $4,893,518 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has David Howell won at the Masters?
$281,533 from 3 appearances.
How much has David Howell earned on all tours?
$8,607,546 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.