J.L. Lewis has earned $7,480,273 in official PGA Tour prize money from 355 starts, 1989–2011. That ranks 344th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2003, when he earned $2,039,259 and finished 28th on the money list.
J.L. Lewis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 341st | $0 | $7,056 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 333rd | $0 | $12,960 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 365th | $0 | $5,820 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 | 299th | $0 | $34,003 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 309th | $0 | $12,915 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 | 162nd | No FedEx Cup | $438,669 |
| 2005 | 30 | 0 | 75th | No FedEx Cup | $1,031,159 |
| 2004 | 32 | 0 | 101st | No FedEx Cup | $807,345 |
| 2003 | 32 | 1 | 28th | No FedEx Cup | $2,039,259 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $957,182 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 | 103rd | No FedEx Cup | $508,618 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 78th | No FedEx Cup | $610,432 |
| 1999 | 31 | 1 | 66th | No FedEx Cup | $622,883 |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 104th | No FedEx Cup | $287,753 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 228th | No FedEx Cup | $26,118 |
| 1995 | 28 | 0 | 190th | No FedEx Cup | $59,750 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | 291st | No FedEx Cup | $3,299 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 261st | No FedEx Cup | $5,965 |
| 1989 | 21 | 0 | 214th | No FedEx Cup | $9,087 |
Every Lewis start, season by season
J.L. Lewis made 355 starts over 19 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Lewis's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 3%, The Players 3%, Other events 94%.
J.L. Lewis at the majors
14 major starts and $236,858 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
J.L. Lewis's PGA Tour wins
It took Lewis about 114 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1999 John Deere Classic. The $360,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $529K to $889K, a 68% jump. His biggest winner's check was $720,000 at the 2003 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania. Wins account for 15% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 44% and everything else for 41%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 200384 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania$720,000
- 1999John Deere Classic$360,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
J.L. Lewis's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
J.L. Lewis's recent results
Lewis earned $34,521 from his last 10 starts, October 2008 to July 2011, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T40 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, worth $12,960. That is $3K a start, about 16% of his career average of $21K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-14 | Viking Classic | 73 | $7,056 |
| 2010-07-08 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 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 | T40 | $12,960 |
| 2009-08-06 | Legends Reno-Tahoe Open | 73 | $5,820 |
| 2009-07-09 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2009-05-14 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-03-12 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2008-10-09 | Valero Texas Open | T73 | $8,685 |
How Lewis compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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J.L. Lewis earnings FAQ
How much has J.L. Lewis earned in his career?
J.L. Lewis has earned $7,480,273 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1989–2011. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has J.L. Lewis won?
2 wins from 355 starts.
What was J.L. Lewis's best season?
2003, with $2,039,259 from 32 starts and 1 win.
What is J.L. Lewis's biggest paycheck?
$720,000 for winning the 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania.
How much does J.L. Lewis earn per tournament?
$21,071 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are J.L. Lewis's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, J.L. Lewis's $7,480,273 in official prize money is worth about $13,652,795 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has J.L. Lewis won at the Masters?
$0 from 1 appearance.