Golf is probably one of the most expensive sports in the world. Professional golfers often receive huge prize money after winning a tournament. As a result, they enjoy a lavish lifestyle and are wealthy.

Let us take a look at the top 10 richest golfers of all time, including both active as well as retired golfing professionals.

Top 10 richest golfers

The list of the top 10 richest golf professionals includes a mix of both retired as well as current golfers.

Tiger Woods

The number one on the list is none other than Tiger Woods. He has a net worth of $800 million and annually earns about $50-$60 million. Woods turned professional in the year 1996 and his career earnings are $1.5 billion. Woods owns a $25 million yacht named “Privacy.” Even after his retirement from the PGA Tour, he will still be earning no less than $20 million from the PGA Tour pension plan.

Greg Norman

The second richest golfer is Greg Norman. He has a total net worth of $400 million. Norman has total career earnings amounting to over $15 million, and he became the first professional in golfing history to generate more than $1o million as part of his career earnings.

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Jack Nicklaus

The third richest golfer is Jack Nicklaus. Golden Bear has a net worth of $400 million and his total career earnings amount up to $1.15 billion.

Phil Mickelson

The fourth richest golfer is Phil Mickelson. The lefty has a net worth of $400 million. Phil’s career earnings stand at $800 million and recently he has been earning around $50 million.

Gary Player

Following him at fifth place is Gary Player. The South African’s net worth stands at $250 million. He is a nine-time major championship winner.

Rory McIlroy

Following him in sixth place is Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman has a net worth of $150 million. Per year, he earns about $40-50 million through prize money and endorsements. Rory’s career earnings up until now amount to $34 million.

Fred Couples

In the seventh-place is Fred Couples. Fred’s Net Worth stands at $120 million.

Jordan Spieth

At number eight is Jordan Spieth. The American has a Net Worth of $110 million. He earned $40 million just from PGA Tour winnings alone.

Ernie Els

The ninth richest golfer on the list is Ernie Els. The Big Easy has a Net Worth of $85 million.

Vijay Singh

The last spot on the list belongs to Vijay Singh. As a result, his Net Worth stands at $75 million.

How much will the winner earn this week in the golf tournament in Dubai?

The DP World Tour makes its next stop at Dubai Desert Classic. The winner of the event will take home a lot of money, $1,333,330.

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Who will win this week at Dubai Desert Classic?