Michael Thompson has earned $12,555,931 in official PGA Tour prize money from 293 starts, 2008–2026, plus $910,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $13,465,931 in total. That ranks 223rd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins. He has 21 top-10 finishes and has made 57% of his cuts. His best season was 2013, when he earned $1,707,637 and finished 51st on the money list.
Michael Thompson 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 326th | Not known | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 194th | $0 | $438,817 |
| 2022 | 26 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 111th | $130,000 | $1,148,272 |
| 2021 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 126th | $70,000 | $913,001 |
| 2020 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 51st | $152,000 | $1,577,832 |
| 2019 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 86th | $105,000 | $1,307,815 |
| 2018 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 157th | $32,000 | $512,971 |
| 2017 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 159th | $32,000 | $528,965 |
| 2016 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 158th | $32,000 | $515,871 |
| 2015 | 25 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 146th | $32,000 | $586,185 |
| 2014 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 106th | $70,000 | $932,300 |
| 2013 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 51st | $110,000 | $1,707,637 |
| 2012 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 61st | $75,000 | $1,408,374 |
| 2011 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 103rd | $70,000 | $935,265 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 378th | $0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 305th | $0 | $32,625 |
Every Thompson start, season by season
Michael Thompson made 293 starts over 17 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Thompson's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 7%, The Players 1%, Other wins 17%, Other events 68%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
Michael Thompson at the majors
12 major starts and $925,873 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Michael Thompson's PGA Tour wins
It took Thompson 61 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2013 Honda Classic. The $1,080,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $2.4M to $3.5M, a 45% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,188,000 at the 2020 3M Open. Wins account for 18% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 32% and everything else for 50%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 20203M Open$1,188,000
- 2013The Honda Classic$1,080,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Michael Thompson's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Michael Thompson's recent results
Thompson earned $334,705 from his last 10 starts, February 2023 to October 2026, and made the cut in 5 of them. His best finish was T19 at the Valspar Championship, worth $89,100. That is $33K a start, about half his career average of $43K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Bank of Utah Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2026-09-17 | Biltmore Championship Asheville | T73 | $10,000 |
| 2023-05-04 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-04-20 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2023-04-13 | RBC Heritage | T29 | $140,000 |
| 2023-03-30 | Valero Texas Open | T39 | $36,045 |
| 2023-03-16 | Valspar Championship | T19 | $89,100 |
| 2023-03-09 | The Players Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-02-16 | The Genesis Invitational | T45 | $59,560 |
| 2023-02-09 | WM Phoenix Open | MC | $0 |
Michael Thompson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Thompson compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Michael Thompson earnings FAQ
How much has Michael Thompson earned in his career?
Michael Thompson has earned $12,555,931 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2008–2026, or $13,465,931 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 Michael Thompson won?
2 wins from 293 starts.
What was Michael Thompson's best season?
2013, with $1,707,637 from 22 starts and 1 win.
What is Michael Thompson's biggest paycheck?
$1,188,000 for winning the 3M Open.
How much does Michael Thompson earn per tournament?
$42,853 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Michael Thompson's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Michael Thompson's $12,555,931 in official prize money is worth about $16,781,779 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Michael Thompson won at the Masters?
$116,703 from 3 appearances.
How much has Michael Thompson earned on all tours?
$12,555,931 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.