Derek Ernst has earned $2,271,101 in official PGA Tour prize money from 130 starts, 2012–2024, plus $75,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $2,346,101 in total. That ranks 589th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. He has 1 top-10 finish and has made 36% of his cuts. His best season was 2013, when he earned $1,330,856 and finished 65th on the money list.
Derek Ernst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 577th | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 323rd | $0 | $52,898 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 349th | $0 | $25,057 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 334th | $0 | $16,625 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 328th | $0 | $14,205 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 366th | $0 | $15,172 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 351st | $0 | $20,353 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395th | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 214th | $0 | $190,736 |
| 2015 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 186th | $0 | $299,945 |
| 2014 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 188th | $0 | $285,254 |
| 2013 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 65th | $75,000 | $1,330,856 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 322nd | $0 | $20,000 |
Every Ernst start, season by season
Derek Ernst made 130 starts over 13 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Ernst's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Other wins 51%, Other events 45%, FedEx Cup bonus 3%.
Derek Ernst at the majors
2 major starts and $0 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
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Derek Ernst's PGA Tour wins
It took Ernst 9 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship. The $1,206,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $48K to $1.3M, multiplying it 26 times. Wins account for 53% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 0% and everything else for 47%.
- 2013Wells Fargo Championship$1,206,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Derek Ernst's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Derek Ernst's recent results
Ernst earned $16,940 from his last 10 starts, April 2023 to March 2024, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T60 at the Mexico Open, worth $16,940. That is $2K a start, about 10% of his career average of $17K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-11-09 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fortinet Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-07-20 | Barracuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-07-13 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-07-06 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2023-06-08 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
| 2023-05-11 | AT&T Byron Nelson | MC | $0 |
| 2023-04-27 | Mexico Open | T60 | $16,940 |
| 2023-04-20 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
How Ernst compares
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Derek Ernst earnings FAQ
How much has Derek Ernst earned in his career?
Derek Ernst has earned $2,271,101 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2012–2024, or $2,346,101 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Derek Ernst won?
1 win from 130 starts.
What was Derek Ernst's best season?
2013, with $1,330,856 from 21 starts and 1 win.
What is Derek Ernst's biggest paycheck?
$1,206,000 for winning the Wells Fargo Championship.
How much does Derek Ernst earn per tournament?
$17,470 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Derek Ernst's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Derek Ernst's $2,271,101 in official prize money is worth about $3,183,219 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Derek Ernst won at the Masters?
$0 from 1 appearance.