John Merrick has earned $9,027,296 in official PGA Tour prize money from 286 starts, 2005–2022, plus $640,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $9,667,296 in total. That ranks 310th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. He has 15 top-10 finishes and has made 57% of his cuts. His best season was 2013, when he earned $1,969,478 and finished 34th on the money list.
John Merrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 369th | $0 | $19,502 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 462nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 280th | $0 | $40,707 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 379th | $0 | $13,611 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 272nd | $0 | $68,407 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 266th | $0 | $74,648 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 219th | $0 | $162,969 |
| 2015 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 179th | $0 | $375,179 |
| 2014 | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 155th | $32,000 | $509,728 |
| 2013 | 23 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 34th | $136,000 | $1,969,478 |
| 2012 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 95th | $80,000 | $1,029,128 |
| 2011 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 126th | $75,000 | $704,789 |
| 2010 | 31 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 147th | $70,000 | $658,815 |
| 2009 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 59th | $80,000 | $1,438,892 |
| 2008 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 84th | $135,000 | $1,312,005 |
| 2007 | 29 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 139th | $32,000 | $649,438 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 644th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Merrick start, season by season
John Merrick made 286 starts over 17 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Merrick's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 7%, The Players 1%, Other wins 12%, Other events 73%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
John Merrick at the majors
10 major starts and $649,257 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
John Merrick's PGA Tour wins
It took Merrick 169 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2013 Northern Trust Open. The $1,188,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $5.9M to $7.1M, a 20% jump. Wins account for 13% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 35% and everything else for 52%.
- 2013Northern Trust OpenPlayoff$1,188,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
John Merrick's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
John Merrick's recent results
Merrick earned $19,502 from his last 10 starts, July 2021 to July 2022, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was 75 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, worth $12,805. That is $2K a start, about 6% of his career average of $32K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-21 | 3M Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-07-14 | Barracuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-07-07 | Barbasol Championship | T81 | $6,697 |
| 2022-06-30 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2022-06-09 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-03-24 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-03-03 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-02-03 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2021-10-28 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | 75 | $12,805 |
| 2021-07-15 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $0 |
How Merrick compares
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John Merrick earnings FAQ
How much has John Merrick earned in his career?
John Merrick has earned $9,027,296 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2005–2022, or $9,667,296 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has John Merrick won?
1 win from 286 starts.
What was John Merrick's best season?
2013, with $1,969,478 from 23 starts and 1 win.
What is John Merrick's biggest paycheck?
$1,188,000 for winning the Northern Trust Open.
How much does John Merrick earn per tournament?
$31,564 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are John Merrick's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, John Merrick's $9,027,296 in official prize money is worth about $13,387,164 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has John Merrick won at the Masters?
$242,813 from 3 appearances.