Martin Kaymer has earned $14,211,238 in official PGA Tour prize money from 155 starts, 2008–2026, plus $419,500 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $14,630,738 in total. That ranks 199th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $40,093,094 in prize money.
He has 3 PGA Tour wins, including 2 majors. He has 18 top-10 finishes and has made 72% of his cuts. His best season was 2014, when he earned $4,532,537 and finished 10th on the money list.
Martin Kaymer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 234th | Not known | $78,806 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 554th | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 275th | $0 | $64,715 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 732nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 370th | $0 | $19,439 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 243rd | $0 | $87,941 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 451st | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 123rd | $70,000 | $856,542 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 233rd | $0 | $125,379 |
| 2017 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 112th | $0 | $892,354 |
| 2016 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 133rd | $0 | $701,140 |
| 2015 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 113th | $32,000 | $886,378 |
| 2014 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 10th | $242,500 | $4,532,537 |
| 2013 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 91st | $75,000 | $882,937 |
| 2012 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 138th | $0 | $576,356 |
| 2011 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 68th | $0 | $1,339,959 |
| 2010 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 34th | $0 | $2,356,460 |
| 2009 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 135th | $0 | $655,907 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 232nd | $0 | $154,388 |
Every Kaymer start, season by season
Martin Kaymer made 155 starts over 19 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Kaymer's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 38%, The Players 15%, Other events 43%, FedEx Cup bonus 3%.
Martin Kaymer at the majors
51 major starts and $5,355,423 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Martin Kaymer's PGA Tour wins
It took Kaymer 29 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2010 PGA Championship. The $1,350,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.8M to $3.2M, a 74% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,800,000 at the 2014 Players Championship. Wins account for 34% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 30% and everything else for 36%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2014U.S. Open Golf ChampionshipMajor$1,620,000
- 2014The Players ChampionshipPlayers$1,800,000
- 2010PGA ChampionshipMajor$1,350,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Martin Kaymer's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Martin Kaymer's recent results
Kaymer earned $162,960 from his last 10 starts, July 2021 to May 2026, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T35 at the PGA Championship, worth $78,806. That is $16K a start, about 18% of his career average of $92K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | PGA Championship | T35 | $78,806 |
| 2025-05-15 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2024-06-13 | U.S. Open | T64 | $42,155 |
| 2024-05-16 | PGA Championship | T73 | $22,560 |
| 2023-06-15 | U.S. Open | MC | $0 |
| 2022-05-19 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-03-24 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-03-17 | Valspar Championship | T48 | $19,439 |
| 2022-02-24 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2021-07-15 | The Open Championship | MC | $0 |
Martin Kaymer on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf
Prize money from DP World Tour events that aren't co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour (the majors and WGCs are counted on the PGA Tour side), and LIV Golf individual prize money, team prize money and season bonuses. LIV contracts and signing fees aren't public and aren't included.
| Season | Tour | Starts | Wins | Top 10s | Prize money | LIV team & bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LIV Golf | 12 | 0 | 0 | $1,167,600 | $1,193,750 | $2,361,350 |
| 2025 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 2 | $2,597,276 | $95,000 | $2,692,276 |
| 2024 | LIV Golf | 13 | 0 | 1 | $2,383,903 | $1,130,000 | $3,513,903 |
| 2023 | LIV Golf | 10 | 0 | 0 | $1,371,000 | $337,500 | $1,708,500 |
| 2022 | LIV Golf | 7 | 0 | 0 | $1,415,800 | $0 | $1,415,800 |
| 2026 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2025 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $48,514 | — | $48,514 |
| 2024 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $18,354 | — | $18,354 |
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $12,680 | — | $12,680 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 17 | 0 | 2 | $554,196 | — | $554,196 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 12 | 0 | 6 | $718,881 | — | $718,881 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 15 | 0 | 3 | $615,766 | — | $615,766 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 16 | 0 | 3 | $790,592 | — | $790,592 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 16 | 0 | 2 | $765,983 | — | $765,983 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 15 | 0 | 7 | $1,175,251 | — | $1,175,251 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 13 | 0 | 5 | $975,096 | — | $975,096 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 9 | 0 | 0 | $348,545 | — | $348,545 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 10 | 0 | 4 | $749,152 | — | $749,152 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 16 | 0 | 4 | $701,068 | — | $701,068 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 14 | 1 | 6 | $1,713,430 | — | $1,713,430 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 14 | 3 | 6 | $2,135,064 | — | $2,135,064 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 13 | 2 | 6 | $2,867,455 | — | $2,867,455 |
Martin Kaymer's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-23 | Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship | DP World Tour | $447,124 €334,398 |
| 2010-10-10 | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | DP World Tour | $806,323 €580,046 |
| 2010-09-12 | KLM Open | DP World Tour | $393,090 €300,000 |
| 2010-01-24 | Abu Dhabi Golf Championship | DP World Tour | $356,650 €250,000 |
| 2009-07-12 | The Barclays Scottish Open | DP World Tour | $816,406 €579,340 |
| 2009-07-05 | Open de France Alstom | DP World Tour | $939,457 €666,660 |
How Kaymer compares
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Martin Kaymer earnings FAQ
How much has Martin Kaymer earned in his career?
Martin Kaymer has earned $14,211,238 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2008–2026, or $14,630,738 including FedEx Cup bonuses. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Martin Kaymer won?
3 wins from 155 starts, including 2 majors.
What was Martin Kaymer's best season?
2014, with $4,532,537 from 19 starts and 2 wins.
What is Martin Kaymer's biggest paycheck?
$1,800,000 for winning The Players Championship.
How much does Martin Kaymer earn per tournament?
$91,685 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Martin Kaymer's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Martin Kaymer's $14,211,238 in official prize money is worth about $20,256,869 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Martin Kaymer won at the Masters?
$391,200 from 12 appearances.
How much has Martin Kaymer earned on all tours?
$40,093,094 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. His LIV Golf contract isn't public and isn't included.