Tiger Woods Net Worth (2024): Breaking Down Golf’s Billionaire
— 16 January 2024

Tiger Woods Net Worth (2024): Breaking Down Golf’s Billionaire

— 16 January 2024
Garry Lu
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Garry Lu

At the time of this writing, Tiger Woods’ net worth has made him one of just four billionaire athletes next to NBA greats Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson; and one of just two active billionaire athletes alongside the aforementioned King James.

Like the heavy-hitting names listed alongside his, it’s because being among the greatest of all time comes with a financial premium. And despite the personal scandals, setbacks, and what have you, the brands just love a bit of Tiger.

Here’s what you need to know about his three-comma fortune.



Tiger Woods Overview

Name: Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods
Age: 48
Date of Birth: December 30, 1975 (Cypress, California US)
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
College: Stanford University
PGA Tour Rank: 883rd (as of January 10th, 2024)
Social Media Accounts
Instagram — @tigerwoods (3.3 million)
Twitter (X) — @tigerwoods (6.5 million)
Tiger Woods Family:
Elin Nordegren (ex-wife), Sam Alexis Woods (daughter), Charlie Axel Woods (son), Earl Woods (father), and Kultida Woods (mother)


Tiger Woods Career Stats

  • Major Championships (15)
    • Masters Tournament (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)
    • PGA Championship (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007)
    • US Open (2000, 2002, 2008)
    • The Open Championship (2000, 2005, 2006)
  • PGA Tour wins (82)
  • European Tour wins (41)
  • Japan Golf Tour wins (3)
  • Asian PGA Tour wins (2)
  • PGA Tour of Australasia wins (3)
  • Other wins (17)
  • Amateur wins (21)
  • PGA Tour Rookie of the Year (1996)
  • PGA Tour Money List winner (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013)
  • PGA Tour Player of the Year (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013)
  • PGA Player of the Year (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013)
  • PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner (2007, 2009)

What is Tiger Woods’ net worth?

NOTE: All $$$ = USD (not adjusted for inflation)

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

As of 2024, Forbes has indicated Tiger Woods’ net worth hovers around the airspace of $1.1 billion.

All up, across both prize money and sponsorship deals, Woods has raked in around $1.8 billion.

Earnings On The Green

While $120,954,766 in career earnings isn’t exactly a figure to dismiss — especially considering it’s the most in PGA Tour golf’s all-time career earnings — as you will have deduced from the sheer chasm between that amount and his net worth, the majority of Tiger Woods’ wealth has been accumulated off the green (more on this later).

Woods’ closest competition in PGA Tour earnings is none other than career rival Phil Mickelson at $96,572,310, who has since pocked more than double that after signing with the Saudi-backed rebel breakaway league LIV Golf.

Now keep in mind: this only accounts for official payouts. When you account for bonuses such as the Player Impact Program, $120,954,766 becomes $157,400,557.

Here’s what Tiger Woods cashed in on the green in each of his years with the PGA (according to Sportrac).

YearOfficial PayoutsUnofficial PayoutsTour Championship Bonus (2019 Onwards)Player Impact Program
(2021 Onwards)
Total
2023$59,560$130,000$189,560
2022$43,500$15,000,000$15,043,500
2021$64,200$8,000,000$8,064,200
2020$2,083,038$235,000$150,000$2,468,038
2019$3,199,615$105,000$3,304,615
2018$5,443,841$122,500$5,566,341
2017$0$107,000$107,000
2015$448,598$102,500$551,098
2014$108,275$400,000$508,275
2013$8,553,439$150,000$8,703,439
2012$6,133,158$516,667$6,649,825
2011$660,238$1,280,000$1,940,238
2010$1,294,765$795,714$2,090,479
2009$10,508,163$240,000$10,748,163
2008$5,775,000$100,000$5,875,000
2007$10,867,052$1,350,000$12,217,052
2006$9,941,563$1,350,000$11,291,563
2005$10,628,024$242,500$10,870,524
2004$5,365,472$1,560,000$6,925,472
2003$6,673,413$700,000$7,373,413
2002$6,912,625$625,000$7,537,625
2001$5,687,777$1,158,333$6,846,111
2000$9,188,321$1,000,000$10,188,321
1999$6,616,585$200,000$6,816,585
1998$1,841,117$400,000$2,241,117
1997$2,066,833$310,000$2,376,833
1996$790,594$115,577$906,171
Official TournamentsUnofficial TournamentsPlayer Index ProgramTotal Earnings
$120,954,766$13,295,791$23,000,000$157,400,557

Earnings Off The Green

Tiger Woods Splits With Nike After 27 Years, 15 Major Wins, & $750 Million

Tiger Woods’ biggest sponsor has been, without a shadow of a doubt, Nike.

While the two have since divorced in a rather amicable fashion, across their 27-year marriage, the pro golfer has pocketed $500 million from the iconic swoosh (before taxes and agents’ fees).

Woods signed with Nike the moment he turned pro circa August 1996, kicking their partnership off with a multi-year contract reportedly valued at $40 million per year. At the time, this was history’s richest athlete endorsement deal; and proved a worthwhile investment given Nike’s golf division enjoyed tenfold growth within the first two years alone (adding a casual $300 million to revenue).

During the very peak of the Tiger/Nike love affair, the former was netting an estimated $30 million-plus annually; while the latter would exceed $800 million in annual sales before ceasing production on all golf-related equipment circa 2016.

In fact, when Nike co-founder Phil Knight was asked if there was any better way for the company to spend its money than throw $20 million at Tiger Woods every year during a stockholder meeting, he simply replied: “No.”

This represents over 25% of his impressive $1.8 billion pre-tax career earnings.

Other notable deals that have been served/are currently being served on the big dog’s plate include the following:

  • Gatorade — $120 million ($40 million annually from 2007 to 2009)
  • General Motors — $56 million ($7 million annually from 2000 to 2008)
  • Buick — $45 million ($5 million annually from 1999 to 2008)
  • Accenture — $42 million ($7 million annually from 2003 to 2009)
  • Rolex — $35+ million (from 1997 to 2002; 2011 to 2016)
  • Golf Digest — $26 million ($2 million annually from 1997 to 2010)
  • Titleist — $20 million (from 1996 to 2000)
  • Bridgestone Golf — $15 million ($1-2 million annually)
  • Tag Heuer — $15 million ($2 million annually from 2002 to 2009)
  • Hero MotoCorp — $10-20 million (from 2014 to 2022)
  • Gillette — $10 million ($5 million annually from 2007 to 2009)
  • MusclePharm — $9.5 million (from 2014 to 2018)
  • AT&T — $7 million (2009)
  • TaylorMade — Unconfirmed

Tiger Woods Businesses & Investments

T-Squared Social: Tiger Woods & Justin Timberlake's NYC Club

TGR

A multi-brand enterprise comprised of his various companies and philanthropic endeavours, including TGR Design, the golf course design company that’s brought you such beloved institutions as Popstroke; TGR Live, an events production company; and The Woods Jupiter, an upscale sports restaurant.

T-Squared Social

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have opened a 20,000-square-foot “golf-infused” hangout spot dubbed T-Squared Social.

Conceptualised in collaboration with New York-based design studio ForrestPerkins, and established in partnership with NEXUS Luxury Collection and 8AM Golf, it aims to redefine the “multi-dimensional dining experience” with elevated cuisine (four dining areas, including a 12-seat “vault” room for private events) and an innovative beverage menu (bespoke craft cocktails, vast selection of beer + wine); in addition to:

  • Four state-of-the-art Full Swing golf simulators,
  • Other interactive gameplay such as duckpin bowling and darts,
  • 38 high-definition televisions — including New York City’s largest flat-screen 200-inch television (reservations-only for seats in front of the big boy).

“The idea for T-Squared Social came to us during a round of golf at Albany, our development in The Bahamas [author’s note: ah, an explanation],” said Tiger Woods via a press statement.

“Justin and I thought it would be cool to create a place that combines our favourite things and brings people together to just have a great time. We always knew we wanted to do something together, and NEXUS gave us the platform to bring our idea to life.” 

Nexus Luxury Collection

Tiger Woods is also a major investor in the aforementioned Nexus Luxury Collection, the global real estate company behind T-Squared.

TMRW Sports

TMRW Sports is a tech-based venture looking to change the game in sports and entertainment launched by Tiger Woods.


Tiger Woods Net Worth — Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the richest golfers in the world?

With a net worth of $1.1 billion, Tiger Woods is by far the richest golfer in the world; followed by Greg “The Shark” Norman ($400 million), Phil Mickelson ($400 million), Jack Nicklaus ($400 million), Gary Player ($250 million), and Rory McIlroy ($170 million).

How much did Nike pay Tiger Woods?

Nike has paid Tiger Woods an estimated $500 million in total throughout their 27-year partnership. Woods signed with the iconic swoosh the moment he turned pro in 1996.

How much does Tiger Woods make per year?

While the amount varies from year to year, currently, Tiger Woods earns an estimated $50 million baseline per annum.


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Garry Lu
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After stretching his legs with companies such as The Motley Fool and the odd marketing agency, Garry joined Boss Hunting in 2019 as a fully-fledged Content Specialist. In 2021, he was promoted to News Editor. Garry proudly retains a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, black bruises from Muay Thai, as well as a black belt in all things pop culture. Drop him a line at [email protected]

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