Steve Elkington has earned $15,475,848 in official PGA Tour prize money from 565 starts, 1985–2012, plus $225,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $15,700,848 in total. That ranks 174th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 10 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. His best season was 2005, when he earned $1,410,350 and finished 56th on the money list.
Steve Elkington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 376th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 222nd | $0 | $176,225 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 | 104th | $75,000 | $955,084 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 | 204th | $0 | $243,404 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 | 86th | $75,000 | $1,291,114 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 | 112th | $75,000 | $911,875 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 | 186th | No FedEx Cup | $255,197 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 | 56th | No FedEx Cup | $1,410,350 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 | 192nd | No FedEx Cup | $231,638 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 | 204th | No FedEx Cup | $154,124 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 | 60th | No FedEx Cup | $1,074,365 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 | 122nd | No FedEx Cup | $429,400 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 | 154th | No FedEx Cup | $232,785 |
| 1999 | 21 | 1 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $1,086,376 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 | 42nd | No FedEx Cup | $695,775 |
| 1997 | 17 | 2 | 8th | No FedEx Cup | $1,320,411 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 | 42nd | No FedEx Cup | $459,637 |
| 1995 | 21 | 2 | 5th | No FedEx Cup | $1,254,352 |
| 1994 | 20 | 1 | 62nd | No FedEx Cup | $294,943 |
| 1993 | 23 | 0 | 17th | No FedEx Cup | $675,383 |
| 1992 | 24 | 1 | 12th | No FedEx Cup | $746,352 |
| 1991 | 28 | 1 | 25th | No FedEx Cup | $549,120 |
| 1990 | 26 | 1 | 18th | No FedEx Cup | $548,564 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 61st | No FedEx Cup | $231,062 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 79th | No FedEx Cup | $149,972 |
| 1987 | 35 | 0 | 118th | No FedEx Cup | $75,738 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 194th | No FedEx Cup | $12,705 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | 180th | No FedEx Cup | $9,897 |
Every Elkington start, season by season
Steve Elkington made 565 starts over 28 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Elkington's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 17%, The Players 10%, Other events 71%, FedEx Cup bonus 1%.
Steve Elkington at the majors
52 major starts and $2,736,875 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Steve Elkington's PGA Tour wins
It took Elkington about 115 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1990 KMart Greater Greensboro Open. The $225,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $599K to $824K, a 38% jump. His biggest winner's check was $630,000 at the 1997 Players Championship. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 14%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 44% and everything else for 42%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1999Doral-Ryder Open
- 1998Buick Challenge
- 1997The Players ChampionshipPlayers$630,000
- 1997Doral-Ryder Open
- 1995PGA ChampionshipMajor$360,000
- 1995Mercedes Championships$180,000
- 1994Buick Southern Open
- 1992Infiniti Tournament of Champions$144,000
- 1991The Players ChampionshipPlayers$288,000
- 1990KMart Greater Greensboro Open$225,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Steve Elkington's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Steve Elkington's recent results
Elkington earned $125,821 from his last 10 starts, June 2011 to February 2012, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T6 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, worth $97,125. That is $13K a start, about half his career average of $27K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-09 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2012-01-19 | Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation | MC | $0 |
| 2011-10-20 | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2011-10-06 | Frys.com Open | T60 | $10,800 |
| 2011-09-29 | Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open | T57 | $9,724 |
| 2011-08-11 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2011-08-04 | Reno-Tahoe Open | T6 | $97,125 |
| 2011-07-28 | The Greenbrier Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2011-07-14 | Viking Classic | T55 | $8,172 |
| 2011-06-23 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
How Elkington compares
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Steve Elkington earnings FAQ
How much has Steve Elkington earned in his career?
Steve Elkington has earned $15,475,848 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1985–2012, or $15,700,848 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Steve Elkington won?
10 wins from 565 starts, including 1 major.
What was Steve Elkington's best season?
2005, with $1,410,350 from 20 starts and 0 wins.
What is Steve Elkington's biggest paycheck?
$572,000 for finishing T2 at the PGA Championship.
How much does Steve Elkington earn per tournament?
$27,391 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Steve Elkington's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Steve Elkington's $15,475,848 in official prize money is worth about $30,364,833 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Steve Elkington won at the Masters?
$363,548 from 11 appearances.