According to Forbes, here are the list of top 10 paid golfers in the world
**10. Dustin Johnson**
Earnings: $37 million
On-Course: $32 million | Off-Course: $5 million
Age: 39 | Tour: LIV
Dustin Johnson, known for his powerful play, moved to LIV Golf for higher earnings, citing the appeal of reduced play and increased payouts. He also invested in Cincoro Tequila alongside other sports legends.
**9. Phil Mickelson**
Earnings: $38 million
On-Course: $36 million | Off-Course: $2 million
Age: 53 | Tour: LIV
Phil Mickelson, a billion-dollar earner in golf, remains active despite reduced appearances in LIV. He co-founded For Wellness and has a reputation for high-stakes gambling.
**8. Viktor Hovland**
Earnings: $40 million
On-Course: $33 million | Off-Course: $7 million
Age: 26 | Tour: PGA
Viktor Hovland, chasing his first major, won the FedEx Cup and its $18 million prize in 2023, cementing his financial success.
**7. Brooks Koepka**
Earnings: $43 million
On-Course: $35 million | Off-Course: $8 million
Age: 34 | Tour: LIV
Brooks Koepka leads the nascent LIV Golf with four wins and the 2023 PGA Championship title, alongside endorsements with Nike and NetJets.
**6. Bryson DeChambeau**
Earnings: $44 million
On-Course: $43 million | Off-Course: $1 million
Age: 30 | Tour: LIV
Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube presence and LIV Golf winnings supplement his reduced endorsement portfolio, focusing on expanding his digital footprint.
**5. Cameron Smith**
Earnings: $47 million
On-Course: $43 million | Off-Course: $4 million
Age: 30 | Tour: LIV
Cameron Smith's reported $100 million guarantee with LIV Golf highlights his lucrative career shift, surpassing his PGA Tour earnings in just three seasons.
**4. Scottie Scheffler**
Earnings: $61 million
On-Course: $41 million | Off-Course: $20 million
Age: 27 | Tour: PGA
Scottie Scheffler, despite legal troubles, dominates the World Golf Rankings with substantial earnings both on and off the course.
**3. Tiger Woods**
Earnings: $67 million
On-Course: $12 million | Off-Course: $55 million
Age: 48 | Tour: PGA
Tiger Woods, a record-breaker at the Masters, continues to earn significantly from endorsements and ventures like TMRW Sports.
**2. Rory McIlroy**
Earnings: $83 million
On-Course: $38 million | Off-Course: $45 million
Age: 35 | Tour: PGA
Rory McIlroy, outspoken about golf's future, co-founded TMRW Sports and remains a top earner through endorsements and strategic investments.
**1. Jon Rahm**
Earnings: $218 million
On-Course: $198 million | Off-Course: $20 million
Age: 29 | Tour: LIV
Jon Rahm leads as the highest paid golfer, benefiting from significant LIV Golf earnings and endorsements, despite recent sponsorship changes.