Michael Putnam has earned $2,649,718 in official PGA Tour prize money from 132 starts, 2005–2018, plus $171,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $2,820,718 in total. That ranks 568th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 2 top-10 finishes and has made 58% of his cuts. His best season was 2014, when he earned $810,989 and finished 116th on the money list.
Michael Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 414th | $0 | $10,000 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 245th | $0 | $130,984 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 262nd | $0 | $65,600 |
| 2015 | 27 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 154th | $32,000 | $557,803 |
| 2014 | 29 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 116th | $75,000 | $810,989 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 471st | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 168th | $32,000 | $398,400 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 302nd | $0 | $23,850 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 618th | $0 | $0 |
| 2007 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 164th | $32,000 | $422,359 |
| 2005 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 201st | No FedEx Cup | $229,733 |
Every Putnam start, season by season
Michael Putnam made 132 starts over 12 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Putnam's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 4%, Other events 90%, FedEx Cup bonus 6%.
Michael Putnam at the majors
7 major starts and $118,730 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Michael Putnam's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Michael Putnam's recent results
Putnam earned $140,984 from his last 10 starts, March 2016 to June 2018, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T35 at the U.S. Open, worth $58,637. That is $14K a start, about half his career average of $20K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-14 | U.S. Open | MC | $10,000 |
| 2017-07-06 | The Greenbrier Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2017-06-15 | U.S. Open | T35 | $58,637 |
| 2017-06-08 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | T37 | $26,912 |
| 2017-05-18 | AT&T Byron Nelson | T40 | $25,605 |
| 2017-02-09 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2016-10-27 | Sanderson Farms Championship | T35 | $19,830 |
| 2016-04-28 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2016-04-21 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2016-03-24 | Puerto Rico Open at Coco Beach | MC | $0 |
How Putnam compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Michael Putnam earnings FAQ
How much has Michael Putnam earned in his career?
Michael Putnam has earned $2,649,718 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2005–2018, or $2,820,718 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Michael Putnam won?
0 wins from 132 starts.
What was Michael Putnam's best season?
2014, with $810,989 from 29 starts and 0 wins.
What is Michael Putnam's biggest paycheck?
$235,600 for finishing T4 at the RBC Canadian Open.
How much does Michael Putnam earn per tournament?
$20,074 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Michael Putnam's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Michael Putnam's $2,649,718 in official prize money is worth about $3,894,065 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.