Stephen Ames has earned $19,693,797 in official PGA Tour prize money from 392 starts, 1996–2015, plus $527,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $20,220,797 in total. That ranks 137th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 4 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2004, when he earned $3,303,205 and finished 8th on the money list.
Stephen Ames 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 363rd | $0 | $7,612 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 | 220th | $0 | $141,143 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 | 201st | $0 | $188,987 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | 204th | $0 | $193,686 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 | 151st | $32,000 | $547,589 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 | 112th | $110,000 | $916,527 |
| 2009 | 23 | 1 | 38th | $110,000 | $2,131,038 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 | 27th | $165,000 | $2,285,707 |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 | 31st | $110,000 | $2,103,426 |
| 2006 | 22 | 1 | 23rd | No FedEx Cup | $2,395,155 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 | 83rd | No FedEx Cup | $959,665 |
| 2004 | 26 | 1 | 8th | No FedEx Cup | $3,303,205 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 | 74th | No FedEx Cup | $1,005,959 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 | 46th | No FedEx Cup | $1,278,037 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 | 97th | No FedEx Cup | $550,851 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 | 63rd | No FedEx Cup | $747,312 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 | 84th | No FedEx Cup | $460,760 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 | 83rd | No FedEx Cup | $357,859 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 163rd | No FedEx Cup | $110,461 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 282nd | No FedEx Cup | $8,816 |
Every Ames start, season by season
Stephen Ames made 392 starts over 20 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Ames's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 8%, The Players 14%, Other events 76%, FedEx Cup bonus 3%.
Stephen Ames at the majors
36 major starts and $1,633,822 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Stephen Ames's PGA Tour wins
It took Ames 164 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2004 Cialis Western Open. The $864,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $6.4M to $7.3M, a 13% jump. His biggest winner's check was $1,440,000 at the 2006 Players Championship. Wins account for 21% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 45% and everything else for 34%.
- 2009Children's Miracle Network Classic$846,000
- 2007Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart$828,000
- 2006The Players ChampionshipPlayers$1,440,000
- 2004Cialis Western Open$864,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Stephen Ames's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Stephen Ames's recent results
Ames earned $113,734 from his last 10 starts, March 2014 to March 2015, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T16 at the Valero Texas Open, worth $78,740. That is $11K a start, about 23% of his career average of $50K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-05 | Puerto Rico Open | T47 | $7,612 |
| 2014-07-24 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
| 2014-07-03 | The Greenbrier Classic | T52 | $15,158 |
| 2014-06-05 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2014-05-15 | HP Byron Nelson Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2014-05-01 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2014-04-24 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2014-04-17 | RBC Heritage | MC | $0 |
| 2014-04-03 | Shell Houston Open | T74 | $12,224 |
| 2014-03-27 | Valero Texas Open | T16 | $78,740 |
How Ames compares
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Stephen Ames earnings FAQ
How much has Stephen Ames earned in his career?
Stephen Ames has earned $19,693,797 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1996–2015, or $20,220,797 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Stephen Ames won?
4 wins from 392 starts.
What was Stephen Ames's best season?
2004, with $3,303,205 from 26 starts and 1 win.
What is Stephen Ames's biggest paycheck?
$1,440,000 for winning The Players Championship.
How much does Stephen Ames earn per tournament?
$50,239 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Stephen Ames's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Stephen Ames's $19,693,797 in official prize money is worth about $33,100,764 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Stephen Ames won at the Masters?
$376,244 from 5 appearances.