Tommy Armour III has earned $9,458,249 in official PGA Tour prize money from 624 starts, 1982–2011, plus $212,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $9,670,249 in total. That ranks 292nd on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2008, when he earned $1,501,256 and finished 63rd on the money list.
Tommy Armour III 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 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 347th | $0 | $11,130 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 | 154th | $32,000 | $503,306 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 | 63rd | $110,000 | $1,501,256 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 | 111th | $70,000 | $919,134 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 | 174th | No FedEx Cup | $352,446 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 | 128th | No FedEx Cup | $636,643 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 | 89th | No FedEx Cup | $844,634 |
| 2003 | 25 | 1 | 78th | No FedEx Cup | $932,984 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 | 152nd | No FedEx Cup | $379,191 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 | 172nd | No FedEx Cup | $238,091 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 122nd | No FedEx Cup | $397,610 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 54th | No FedEx Cup | $782,185 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 | 52nd | No FedEx Cup | $554,650 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 131st | No FedEx Cup | $163,664 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 | 178th | No FedEx Cup | $79,616 |
| 1995 | 30 | 0 | 141st | No FedEx Cup | $134,407 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | 147th | No FedEx Cup | $112,778 |
| 1993 | 20 | 0 | 181st | No FedEx Cup | $52,011 |
| 1992 | 30 | 0 | 180th | No FedEx Cup | $47,218 |
| 1991 | 31 | 0 | 140th | No FedEx Cup | $90,478 |
| 1990 | 31 | 1 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $348,658 |
| 1989 | 32 | 0 | 81st | No FedEx Cup | $185,018 |
| 1988 | 31 | 0 | 66th | No FedEx Cup | $175,461 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | 290th | No FedEx Cup | $970 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 209th | No FedEx Cup | $9,675 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | 267th | No FedEx Cup | $781 |
| 1982 | 14 | 0 | 220th | No FedEx Cup | $4,254 |
Every III start, season by season
Tommy Armour III made 624 starts over 28 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where III's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 1%, The Players 1%, Other events 95%, FedEx Cup bonus 2%.
Tommy Armour III at the majors
15 major starts and $89,050 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Tommy Armour III's PGA Tour wins
It took III about 89 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1990 Phoenix Open. The $162,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $381K to $543K, a 42% jump. His biggest winner's check was $630,000 at the 2003 Valero Texas Open. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 10%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 45% and everything else for 45%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2003Valero Texas Open$630,000
- 1990Phoenix Open$162,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Tommy Armour III's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Tommy Armour III's recent results
III earned $19,572 from his last 10 starts, August 2009 to November 2010, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T63 at the Farmers Insurance Open, worth $11,130. That is $2K a start, about 13% of his career average of $15K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-11 | Children's Miracle Network Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2010-05-20 | HP Byron Nelson Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2010-05-13 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2010-04-22 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2010-01-28 | Farmers Insurance Open | T63 | $11,130 |
| 2009-11-12 | Children's Miracle Network Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2009-10-22 | Frys.com Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-10-15 | Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open | T69 | $8,442 |
| 2009-10-01 | Turning Stone Resort Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2009-08-20 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
How III compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Tommy Armour III earnings FAQ
How much has Tommy Armour III earned in his career?
Tommy Armour III has earned $9,458,249 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1982–2011, or $9,670,249 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Tommy Armour III won?
2 wins from 624 starts.
What was Tommy Armour III's best season?
2008, with $1,501,256 from 28 starts and 0 wins.
What is Tommy Armour III's biggest paycheck?
$630,000 for winning the Valero Texas Open.
How much does Tommy Armour III earn per tournament?
$15,157 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Tommy Armour III's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Tommy Armour III's $9,458,249 in official prize money is worth about $17,455,533 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Tommy Armour III won at the Masters?
$0 from 1 appearance.