The numbers were first. The rest came after.

When LIV Golf started in 2022, it brought with it contracts, prize money, and payouts that changed how much a golfer could make in a week, let alone a season. Leaderboards started to mean more than just wins, and over time, a few names quietly pulled away from the rest – not just in how they performed but also in what they took home.

Here are the five highest-paid golfers in the LIV league.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm is one of the big names in LIV Golf and has had a short stint in the league, joining late in 2023 and debuting in 2024. Coming off a Masters Tournament win, Greg Norman opened many opportunities for Rahm. They launched a new team, the Legion XIII, and made the Spaniard the captain. And that was enough to give him many big earning opportunities.

With a great team to support him, Rahm played spectacularly in his first season. He finished in the top-10 in all 12 completed starts. That was enough to earn him an Individual Championship. His team also won in its debut appearance at Mayakoba, which was no fluke, as they went on to add three more team victories during the regular season.

In his second season in LIV Golf, Rahm didn’t win a single event. But he continued to finish within the top-10 of the leaderboard. That was enough for him to finish as the season-long Individual Champion for the second year in a row. This time around, his squad also managed to win the Team Championship. This year, he already has a win to his name. He is also sitting at the top of the individual leaderboard thanks to his outstanding consistency.

After delivering in every event for the last two and a half years, Rahm has been able to earn big. According to Give Me Sport, Rahm’s LIV Golf earnings are reported at $87.7 million as of early 2026.

Joaquin Niemann

If there is anyone who has been nearly as consistent as Rahm, it is Joaquin Niemann. He has been a part of LIV Golf since 2022. However, he only started winning from 2024 onwards.

Last year was probably the most successful year for the Chilean in LIV Golf. He grabbed five tournament wins to stay at the top of the individual leaderboard for most of the season. However, that wasn’t enough to help him capture the Individual Championship.

But the excellent form did help him make a lot of money. Since 2022, Niemann has earned $71.6 million on LIV Golf. That has helped him place second on the leaderboard of all-time career earnings.

Talor Gooch

Considering how often he wins, you would think Bryson DeChambeau is third on the list. However, Talor Gooch’s outstanding run in 2023 has helped him land this spot.

Gooch won thrice in the 2023 season alone in Adelaide, Singapore, and Andalucia. He also finished as the runner-up in LIV Golf Jeddah 2023. That was enough for him to earn the top spot on the Individual leaderboard.

His overall season wins and great form also helped him make bank in 2023. That year alone, he earned a whopping $35.32 million. Overall, Gooch has made $68.7 million. That has helped him place third on the leaderboard.

Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson was in the form of his life in the first season of LIV Golf in 2022. He finished in top-8 in six out of the seven events played that year. The American veteran also won the LIV Golf Boston 2022 event.

His excellent performance also helped him lead his team to glory. Apart from topping the Individual Championship leaderboard, the 4Aces GC were also the Team Champions that year. And Johnson earned huge paychecks from both sides.

Just in 2022, the 41-year-old made $35.67 million. His overall career earnings in LIV Golf are $64.1 million. That has put him fourth on the list.

Bryson DeChambeau

The Crushers GC captain finally joins the list. Bryson DeChambeau has been one of the most consistent performers in LIV Golf. He has had multiple victories during his time in the Saudi-based league.

DeChambeau is probably the biggest and most influential golfer in the LIV Golf roster. And he has ‘nearly’ won an event every season to prove how good he is. The 32-year-old has always been in contention for the Individual Championship. He has also finished within the top-3 of the rankings once last season.

During his time with LIV Golf, DeChambeau has also won a major, the 2024 U.S. Open. Moreover, his team, the Crushers GC, has also won the Team Championship in 2023.

With so many amazing performances and big wins, DeChambeau finds himself within the highest earner rankings for LIV Golf. He has managed to bank $58.4 million so far. And if LIV Golf continues to succeed, then he will certainly rise the ranks in the all-time money list.