Gene Sauers has earned $4,660,570 in official PGA Tour prize money from 465 starts, 1984–2017. That ranks 452nd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 3 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2002, when he earned $715,605 and finished 100th on the money list.
Gene Sauers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 583rd | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 343rd | $0 | $12,900 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 | 292nd | No FedEx Cup | $29,091 |
| 2004 | 30 | 0 | 178th | No FedEx Cup | $287,151 |
| 2003 | 29 | 0 | 167th | No FedEx Cup | $278,644 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 | 100th | No FedEx Cup | $715,605 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 320th | No FedEx Cup | $8,400 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 | 226th | No FedEx Cup | $28,217 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 | 292nd | No FedEx Cup | $9,720 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 | 206th | No FedEx Cup | $47,917 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 | 157th | No FedEx Cup | $116,445 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 | 148th | No FedEx Cup | $123,904 |
| 1995 | 23 | 0 | 60th | No FedEx Cup | $311,578 |
| 1994 | 26 | 0 | 73rd | No FedEx Cup | $250,654 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 128th | No FedEx Cup | $117,608 |
| 1992 | 24 | 0 | 32nd | No FedEx Cup | $434,566 |
| 1991 | 25 | 0 | 37th | No FedEx Cup | $400,535 |
| 1990 | 27 | 0 | 31st | No FedEx Cup | $374,485 |
| 1989 | 24 | 1 | 38th | No FedEx Cup | $303,669 |
| 1988 | 30 | 0 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $280,719 |
| 1987 | 32 | 0 | 38th | No FedEx Cup | $244,655 |
| 1986 | 34 | 1 | 42nd | No FedEx Cup | $199,044 |
| 1985 | 21 | 0 | 121st | No FedEx Cup | $48,526 |
| 1984 | 23 | 0 | 128th | No FedEx Cup | $36,537 |
Every Sauers start, season by season
Gene Sauers made 465 starts over 24 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Sauers's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 3%, The Players 5%, Other events 91%.
Gene Sauers at the majors
18 major starts and $162,644 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Gene Sauers's PGA Tour wins
Sauers's first PGA Tour win came at the 1986 Bank of Boston Classic, in his 3rd season, after 44 starts without a win. His biggest winner's check was $630,000 at the 2002 Air Canada Championship. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 24%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 41% and everything else for 36%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2002Air Canada Championship$630,000
- 1989Hawaiian Open$135,000
- 1986Bank of Boston Classic
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Gene Sauers's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Gene Sauers's recent results
Sauers earned $41,991 from his last 10 starts, October 2004 to June 2017, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T39 at the True South Classic, worth $12,900. That is $4K a start, about half his career average of $10K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-15 | U.S. Open | MC | $0 |
| 2012-07-19 | True South Classic | T39 | $12,900 |
| 2005-08-18 | Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2005-07-21 | U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee | 76 | $7,144 |
| 2005-07-14 | B.C. Open | MC | $0 |
| 2005-07-07 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2005-05-26 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2005-02-24 | Chrysler Classic of Tucson | T40 | $11,400 |
| 2005-02-10 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | T65 | $10,547 |
| 2004-10-28 | Chrysler Championship | MC | $0 |
How Sauers compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Gene Sauers earnings FAQ
How much has Gene Sauers earned in his career?
Gene Sauers has earned $4,660,570 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1984–2017. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Gene Sauers won?
3 wins from 465 starts.
What was Gene Sauers's best season?
2002, with $715,605 from 12 starts and 1 win.
What is Gene Sauers's biggest paycheck?
$630,000 for winning the Air Canada Championship.
How much does Gene Sauers earn per tournament?
$10,023 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Gene Sauers's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Gene Sauers's $4,660,570 in official prize money is worth about $10,746,991 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Gene Sauers won at the Masters?
$14,175 from 3 appearances.