Russ Cochran has earned $5,570,116 in official PGA Tour prize money from 605 starts, 1981–2013. That ranks 410th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 1991, when he earned $684,851 and finished 10th on the money list.
Russ Cochran 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 | Wins | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 308th | $0 | $19,068 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 536th | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 613th | $0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 562nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 282nd | $0 | $31,275 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 417th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 | 205th | No FedEx Cup | $185,108 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 232nd | No FedEx Cup | $103,400 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 | 198th | No FedEx Cup | $176,110 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 | 140th | No FedEx Cup | $352,836 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 | 83rd | No FedEx Cup | $583,605 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 | 129th | No FedEx Cup | $314,423 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 | 91st | No FedEx Cup | $332,889 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 46th | No FedEx Cup | $470,929 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 | 62nd | No FedEx Cup | $330,183 |
| 1995 | 26 | 0 | 131st | No FedEx Cup | $145,663 |
| 1994 | 28 | 0 | 77th | No FedEx Cup | $239,827 |
| 1993 | 27 | 0 | 59th | No FedEx Cup | $293,868 |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 46th | No FedEx Cup | $326,290 |
| 1991 | 30 | 1 | 10th | No FedEx Cup | $684,851 |
| 1990 | 31 | 0 | 65th | No FedEx Cup | $230,278 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 107th | No FedEx Cup | $132,678 |
| 1988 | 33 | 0 | 80th | No FedEx Cup | $148,960 |
| 1987 | 33 | 0 | 74th | No FedEx Cup | $148,110 |
| 1986 | 33 | 0 | 92nd | No FedEx Cup | $89,817 |
| 1985 | 27 | 0 | 87th | No FedEx Cup | $87,331 |
| 1984 | 30 | 0 | 51st | No FedEx Cup | $133,342 |
| 1983 | 18 | 0 | 188th | No FedEx Cup | $7,968 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 254th | No FedEx Cup | $1,307 |
Every Cochran start, season by season
Russ Cochran made 605 starts over 29 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Cochran's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 3%, The Players 3%, Other events 95%.
Russ Cochran at the majors
23 major starts and $161,689 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Russ Cochran's PGA Tour wins
It took Cochran about 260 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1991 Centel Western Open. The $180,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.2M to $1.4M, a 15% jump. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 5%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 44% and everything else for 51%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1991Centel Western Open$180,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Russ Cochran's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Russ Cochran's recent results
Cochran earned $50,343 from his last 10 starts, September 2004 to July 2013, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T26 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro, worth $31,275. That is $5K a start, about half his career average of $9K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-18 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2013-01-10 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T41 | $19,068 |
| 2012-07-19 | The Open Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2009-04-23 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2008-06-05 | Stanford St. Jude Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2007-10-25 | Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro | T26 | $31,275 |
| 2006-07-20 | B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort | MC | $0 |
| 2004-10-14 | Chrysler Classic of Greensboro | MC | $0 |
| 2004-10-07 | Michelin Championship at Las Vegas | MC | $0 |
| 2004-09-30 | Southern Farm Bureau Classic | MC | $0 |
How Cochran compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Russ Cochran earnings FAQ
How much has Russ Cochran earned in his career?
Russ Cochran has earned $5,570,116 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1981–2013. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Russ Cochran won?
1 win from 605 starts.
What was Russ Cochran's best season?
1991, with $684,851.
What is Russ Cochran's biggest paycheck?
$105,000 for finishing T8 at the Buick Classic.
How much does Russ Cochran earn per tournament?
$9,207 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Russ Cochran's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Russ Cochran's $5,570,116 in official prize money is worth about $12,449,634 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Russ Cochran won at the Masters?
$28,550 from 3 appearances.