Steve Pate has earned $8,015,687 in official PGA Tour prize money from 553 starts, 1985–2011. That ranks 332nd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 6 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 1999, when he earned $1,755,960 and finished 13th on the money list.
Steve Pate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 316th | $0 | $15,750 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 484th | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 364th | $0 | $6,030 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 388th | $0 | $0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 420th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 333rd | No FedEx Cup | $12,402 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 | 203rd | No FedEx Cup | $199,569 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 | 195th | No FedEx Cup | $192,518 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 | 194th | No FedEx Cup | $195,883 |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 | 162nd | No FedEx Cup | $271,967 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 | 72nd | No FedEx Cup | $649,674 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 13th | No FedEx Cup | $1,755,960 |
| 1998 | 26 | 1 | 34th | No FedEx Cup | $782,504 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 | 95th | No FedEx Cup | $261,436 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 274th | No FedEx Cup | $10,403 |
| 1995 | 32 | 0 | 168th | No FedEx Cup | $89,758 |
| 1994 | 29 | 0 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $291,651 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 64th | No FedEx Cup | $254,841 |
| 1992 | 31 | 1 | 30th | No FedEx Cup | $472,626 |
| 1991 | 26 | 1 | 6th | No FedEx Cup | $727,997 |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 39th | No FedEx Cup | $334,505 |
| 1989 | 31 | 0 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $306,554 |
| 1988 | 30 | 2 | 12th | No FedEx Cup | $582,473 |
| 1987 | 33 | 1 | 26th | No FedEx Cup | $335,728 |
| 1986 | 33 | 0 | 51st | No FedEx Cup | $176,100 |
| 1985 | 27 | 0 | 86th | No FedEx Cup | $89,358 |
Every Pate start, season by season
Steve Pate made 553 starts over 27 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Pate's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 10%, The Players 2%, Other events 88%.
Steve Pate at the majors
38 major starts and $823,712 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Steve Pate's PGA Tour wins
Pate's first PGA Tour win came at the 1987 Southwest Golf Classic, in his 3rd season, after 60 starts without a win. His biggest winner's check was $180,000 at the 1991 Honda Classic. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 10%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 48% and everything else for 43%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 1998CVS Charity Classic
- 1992Buick Invitational of California$180,000
- 1991Honda Classic$180,000
- 1988Shearson Lehman Hutton Andy Williams Open$117,000
- 1988MONY Tournament of Champions$90,000
- 1987Southwest Golf Classic
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Steve Pate's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Steve Pate's recent results
Pate earned $21,780 from his last 10 starts, February 2008 to March 2011, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T37 at the Puerto Rico Open presented by seepuertorico.com, worth $15,750. That is $2K a start, about 15% of his career average of $14K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-10 | Puerto Rico Open presented by seepuertorico.com | T37 | $15,750 |
| 2010-07-15 | Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-08-06 | Legends Reno-Tahoe Open | T69 | $6,030 |
| 2009-05-14 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-03-12 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2009-02-19 | Northern Trust Open | MC | $0 |
| 2008-07-31 | Legends Reno-Tahoe Open | MC | $0 |
| 2008-05-15 | AT&T Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2008-03-20 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
| 2008-02-07 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
How Pate compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Steve Pate earnings FAQ
How much has Steve Pate earned in his career?
Steve Pate has earned $8,015,687 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1985–2011. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Steve Pate won?
6 wins from 553 starts.
What was Steve Pate's best season?
1999, with $1,755,960.
What is Steve Pate's biggest paycheck?
$165,333 for finishing T4 at the Greater Hartford Open.
How much does Steve Pate earn per tournament?
$14,495 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Steve Pate's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Steve Pate's $8,015,687 in official prize money is worth about $17,969,142 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Steve Pate won at the Masters?
$309,392 from 7 appearances.