Jim Carter has earned $4,766,516 in official PGA Tour prize money from 461 starts, 1987–2013. That ranks 449th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 2000, when he earned $964,346 and finished 48th on the money list.
Jim Carter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 455th | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 490th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 616th | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 296th | $0 | $29,285 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 366th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 | 241st | No FedEx Cup | $104,138 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 | 230th | No FedEx Cup | $111,105 |
| 2003 | 33 | 0 | 187th | No FedEx Cup | $218,061 |
| 2002 | 30 | 0 | 82nd | No FedEx Cup | $812,346 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 | 142nd | No FedEx Cup | $345,926 |
| 2000 | 30 | 1 | 48th | No FedEx Cup | $964,346 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 85th | No FedEx Cup | $459,026 |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 71st | No FedEx Cup | $407,184 |
| 1997 | 29 | 0 | 88th | No FedEx Cup | $279,834 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 101st | No FedEx Cup | $223,696 |
| 1995 | 30 | 0 | 102nd | No FedEx Cup | $180,664 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 289th | No FedEx Cup | $2,753 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 | 278th | No FedEx Cup | $2,450 |
| 1990 | 32 | 0 | 172nd | No FedEx Cup | $54,392 |
| 1989 | 32 | 0 | 33rd | No FedEx Cup | $319,719 |
| 1988 | 30 | 0 | 60th | No FedEx Cup | $191,489 |
| 1987 | 32 | 0 | 134th | No FedEx Cup | $60,102 |
Every Carter start, season by season
Jim Carter made 461 starts over 22 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Carter's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, The Players 4%, Other events 94%.
Jim Carter at the majors
15 major starts and $87,771 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Jim Carter's PGA Tour wins
Carter's first PGA Tour win came at the 2000 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open, in his 12th season, after 284 starts without a win. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 0%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 34% and everything else for 66%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2000Touchstone Energy Tucson Open
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Jim Carter's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Jim Carter's recent results
Carter earned $29,285 from his last 10 starts, August 2006 to July 2013, and made the cut in 3 of them. His best finish was T39 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, worth $10,812. That is $3K a start, about 28% of his career average of $10K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-18 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2012-07-19 | True South Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2012-01-12 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | $0 |
| 2011-04-28 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2010-07-15 | Reno-Tahoe Open | T39 | $10,812 |
| 2010-06-10 | St. Jude Classic presented by Smith & Nephew | MC | $0 |
| 2010-05-13 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2010-02-18 | Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun | T67 | $7,308 |
| 2010-01-14 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T68 | $11,165 |
| 2006-08-24 | Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
How Carter compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Jim Carter earnings FAQ
How much has Jim Carter earned in his career?
Jim Carter has earned $4,766,516 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1987–2013. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Jim Carter won?
1 win from 461 starts.
What was Jim Carter's best season?
2000, with $964,346.
What is Jim Carter's biggest paycheck?
$166,800 for finishing T6 at the Verizon Byron Nelson Classic.
How much does Jim Carter earn per tournament?
$10,340 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Jim Carter's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Jim Carter's $4,766,516 in official prize money is worth about $9,734,848 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.