Jon Rahm tops Forbes' highest-paid golfers list for third year in row
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jon Rahm continues to lead Forbes' ranking of the highest-paid golfers, earning a total of $111 million, with $101 million from on-course earnings. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy follow him in second and third with $79 million and $77 million, respectively. Bryson DeChambeau and Tiger Woods round out the top five with $52 million and $46 million. The future of LIV Golf and its financial backing remains uncertain, affecting players' contracts. Rahm, who signed a substantial contract with LIV Golf, anticipates few options for change in his remaining contract duration.
- •Rahm earns $111 million, marking his third consecutive year at the top.
- •Scheffler and McIlroy follow in earnings, with $79 million and $77 million.
- •Woods has earned $46 million despite limited tournament participation.
- •LIV Golf's financial uncertainties could impact player contracts.
- •DeChambeau's contract negotiations are reportedly ongoing.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Rahm leads Forbes' list of highest-paid golfers for third consecutive year
"But the LIV star wasn't the only golfer raking it in last year.
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