Sam Saunders has earned $3,129,194 in official PGA Tour prize money from 150 starts, 2006–2025, plus $166,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $3,295,194 in total. That ranks 536th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 7 top-10 finishes and has made 43% of his cuts. His best season was 2018, when he earned $872,286 and finished 121st on the money list.
Sam Saunders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 700th | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 762nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 446th | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 473rd | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 303rd | $0 | $20,274 |
| 2019 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 185th | $0 | $406,151 |
| 2018 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 121st | $70,000 | $872,286 |
| 2017 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 153rd | $32,000 | $575,817 |
| 2016 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 172nd | $32,000 | $423,679 |
| 2015 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 155th | $32,000 | $557,352 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 333rd | $0 | $18,476 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 321st | $0 | $15,184 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 347th | $0 | $12,224 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 232nd | $0 | $132,525 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 239th | $0 | $95,226 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 392nd | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Saunders start, season by season
Sam Saunders made 150 starts over 16 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Saunders's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 1%, Other events 94%, FedEx Cup bonus 5%.
Sam Saunders at the majors
3 major starts and $31,633 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.
Sam Saunders's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Sam Saunders's recent results
Saunders earned $26,854 from his last 10 starts, July 2019 to April 2025, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T62 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Pres. By Mastercard, worth $20,274. That is $3K a start, about 13% of his career average of $21K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2023-04-20 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2021-09-30 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2021-08-05 | Barracuda Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2020-03-05 | Arnold Palmer Invitational Pres. By Mastercard | T62 | $20,274 |
| 2020-02-20 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2020-02-06 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2020-01-16 | The American Express | MC | $0 |
| 2019-08-01 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-07-18 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $6,580 |
Sam Saunders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Saunders compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Sam Saunders earnings FAQ
How much has Sam Saunders earned in his career?
Sam Saunders has earned $3,129,194 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2006–2025, or $3,295,194 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 Sam Saunders won?
0 wins from 150 starts.
What was Sam Saunders's best season?
2018, with $872,286 from 24 starts and 0 wins.
What is Sam Saunders's biggest paycheck?
$247,470 for finishing T5 at the A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.
How much does Sam Saunders earn per tournament?
$20,861 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Sam Saunders's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Sam Saunders's $3,129,194 in official prize money is worth about $4,262,345 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Sam Saunders earned on all tours?
$3,129,194 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.