Richard Sterne has earned $2,002,580 in official PGA Tour prize money from 65 starts, 2006–2026. That ranks 618th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $11,067,473 in prize money.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 2 top-10 finishes and has made 49% of his cuts. His best season was 2014, when he earned $654,232 and finished 132nd on the money list.
Richard Sterne 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 443rd | Not known | $0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 414th | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 267th | $0 | $46,875 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 280th | $0 | $60,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 276th | $0 | $64,500 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 238th | $0 | $154,950 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 311th | $0 | $25,227 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 315th | $0 | $27,690 |
| 2014 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 132nd | $0 | $654,232 |
| 2013 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 142nd | $0 | $483,758 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 296th | $0 | $32,023 |
| 2009 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 214th | $0 | $185,031 |
| 2008 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 205th | $0 | $226,294 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 268th | $0 | $42,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 461st | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Sterne start, season by season
Richard Sterne made 65 starts over 15 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Sterne's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 19%, The Players 1%, Other events 80%.
Richard Sterne at the majors
17 major starts and $362,503 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.
Richard Sterne's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Richard Sterne's recent results
Sterne earned $279,825 from his last 10 starts, March 2017 to July 2026, and made the cut in 5 of them. His best finish was T28 at the PGA Championship, worth $64,200. That is $28K a start, close to his career average of $31K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | $0 |
| 2025-07-17 | Barracuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2025-07-10 | ISCO Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-10-31 | WGC-HSBC Champions | T70 | $46,875 |
| 2019-07-18 | The Open Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-05-16 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-02-21 | WGC-Mexico Championship | T51 | $60,000 |
| 2017-10-26 | World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions | T38 | $64,500 |
| 2017-08-10 | PGA Championship | T28 | $64,200 |
| 2017-03-02 | World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship | T72 | $44,250 |
Richard Sterne 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 | DP World Tour | 23 | 1 | 1 | $650,456 | — | $650,456 |
| 2025 | DP World Tour | 25 | 0 | 3 | $786,650 | — | $786,650 |
| 2023 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 0 | $22,349 | — | $22,349 |
| 2022 | DP World Tour | 27 | 0 | 1 | $246,446 | — | $246,446 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 0 | $118,660 | — | $118,660 |
| 2020 | DP World Tour | 8 | 0 | 0 | $42,904 | — | $42,904 |
| 2019 | DP World Tour | 20 | 0 | 2 | $1,279,424 | — | $1,279,424 |
| 2018 | DP World Tour | 23 | 0 | 0 | $584,038 | — | $584,038 |
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 19 | 0 | 2 | $662,068 | — | $662,068 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 20 | 0 | 6 | $997,584 | — | $997,584 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 5 | 0 | 0 | $68,336 | — | $68,336 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 12 | 0 | 1 | $449,933 | — | $449,933 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 14 | 1 | 5 | $1,490,182 | — | $1,490,182 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 23 | 0 | 5 | $728,752 | — | $728,752 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 0 | $56,115 | — | $56,115 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 1 | $104,667 | — | $104,667 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 14 | 2 | 3 | $776,329 | — | $776,329 |
Richard Sterne's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 | Soudal Open | DP World Tour | $470,378 €402,686 |
| 2013-02-10 | Joburg Open | DP World Tour | $275,015 €206,050 |
| 2008-12-21 | South African Open Championship | DP World Tour | $214,149 €158,500 |
| 2008-12-14 | Alfred Dunhill Championship | DP World Tour | $214,149 €158,500 |
How Sterne compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Richard Sterne earnings FAQ
How much has Richard Sterne earned in his career?
Richard Sterne has earned $2,002,580 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2006–2026. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Richard Sterne won?
0 wins from 65 starts.
What was Richard Sterne's best season?
2014, with $654,232 from 7 starts and 0 wins.
What is Richard Sterne's biggest paycheck?
$395,000 for finishing T4 at the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship.
How much does Richard Sterne earn per tournament?
$30,809 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Richard Sterne's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Richard Sterne's $2,002,580 in official prize money is worth about $2,864,745 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Richard Sterne won at the Masters?
$110,884 from 3 appearances.
How much has Richard Sterne earned on all tours?
$11,067,473 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.