Y.E. Yang has earned $8,862,124 in official PGA Tour prize money from 193 starts, 2004–2026, plus $559,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $9,421,124 in total. That ranks 312th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $10,720,250 in prize money.
He has 2 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. He has 12 top-10 finishes and has made 58% of his cuts. His best season was 2009, when he earned $3,489,516 and finished 10th on the money list.
Y.E. Yang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 513th | Not known | $0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 569th | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 641st | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 616th | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 525th | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 323rd | $0 | $31,040 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 566th | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 278th | $0 | $58,973 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 478th | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 272nd | $0 | $50,024 |
| 2014 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 195th | $0 | $254,525 |
| 2013 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 185th | $0 | $259,118 |
| 2012 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 155th | $32,000 | $454,276 |
| 2011 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 33rd | $175,000 | $2,314,865 |
| 2010 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 71st | $110,000 | $1,301,726 |
| 2009 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10th | $210,000 | $3,489,516 |
| 2008 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 160th | $32,000 | $461,726 |
| 2007 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 226th | $0 | $130,980 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 303rd | No FedEx Cup | $22,856 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 288th | No FedEx Cup | $32,500 |
Every Yang start, season by season
Y.E. Yang made 193 starts over 20 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Yang's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 25%, The Players 1%, Other wins 11%, Other events 58%, FedEx Cup bonus 6%.
Y.E. Yang at the majors
37 major starts and $2,332,287 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Y.E. Yang's PGA Tour wins
It took Yang 46 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2009 Honda Classic. The $1,008,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $746K to $1.8M, more than doubling. His biggest winner's check was $1,350,000 at the 2009 PGA Championship. Wins account for 27% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 31% and everything else for 42%.
- 2009PGA ChampionshipMajor$1,350,000
- 2009The Honda Classic$1,008,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Y.E. Yang's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Y.E. Yang's recent results
Yang earned $31,040 from his last 10 starts, August 2018 to May 2026, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T33 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, worth $31,040. That is $3K a start, about 7% of his career average of $46K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2024-05-16 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2023-05-18 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-05-19 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2021-05-20 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2021-01-14 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | $0 |
| 2019-07-18 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-05-16 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2019-01-10 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T33 | $31,040 |
| 2018-08-09 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
Y.E. Yang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 6 | 0 | 1 | $98,504 | — | $98,504 |
| 2016 | DP World Tour | 17 | 0 | 0 | $183,285 | — | $183,285 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 17 | 0 | 3 | $427,622 | — | $427,622 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $12,062 | — | $12,062 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 1 | $177,391 | — | $177,391 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 7 | 0 | 1 | $247,509 | — | $247,509 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 6 | 1 | 1 | $639,782 | — | $639,782 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $71,971 | — | $71,971 |
Y.E. Yang's DP World Tour and LIV Golf wins
| Date | Tournament | Tour | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-18 | Volvo China Open | DP World Tour | $418,219 €311,708 |
How Yang compares
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Y.E. Yang earnings FAQ
How much has Y.E. Yang earned in his career?
Y.E. Yang has earned $8,862,124 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2004–2026, or $9,421,124 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 Y.E. Yang won?
2 wins from 193 starts, including 1 major.
What was Y.E. Yang's best season?
2009, with $3,489,516 from 23 starts and 2 wins.
What is Y.E. Yang's biggest paycheck?
$1,350,000 for winning the PGA Championship.
How much does Y.E. Yang earn per tournament?
$45,918 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Y.E. Yang's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Y.E. Yang's $8,862,124 in official prize money is worth about $13,399,529 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Y.E. Yang won at the Masters?
$379,525 from 7 appearances.
How much has Y.E. Yang earned on all tours?
$10,720,250 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.