Ben Curtis has earned $13,773,253 in official PGA Tour prize money from 287 starts, 2001–2017, plus $958,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $14,731,253 in total. That ranks 207th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $14,152,120 in prize money.
He has 4 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. He has 19 top-10 finishes and has made 55% of his cuts. His best season was 2008, when he earned $2,615,798 and finished 17th on the money list.
Ben Curtis earnings by year
Official prize money each season. Labels show his money-list rank when he finished in the top 10. Click a bar for that season.
| Season | Starts | Cuts | Wins | Top 10s | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390th | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 351st | $0 | $12,691 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 268th | $0 | $59,018 |
| 2014 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 137th | $32,000 | $619,095 |
| 2013 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 159th | $0 | $372,543 |
| 2012 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 30th | $134,000 | $2,494,153 |
| 2011 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 164th | $32,000 | $423,466 |
| 2010 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 125th | $70,000 | $812,136 |
| 2009 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 110th | $70,000 | $799,287 |
| 2008 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 17th | $550,000 | $2,615,798 |
| 2007 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 130th | $70,000 | $772,321 |
| 2006 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 28th | No FedEx Cup | $2,256,326 |
| 2005 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 136th | No FedEx Cup | $594,670 |
| 2004 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 143rd | No FedEx Cup | $500,818 |
| 2003 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 46th | No FedEx Cup | $1,434,911 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 341st | No FedEx Cup | $6,020 |
Every Curtis start, season by season
Ben Curtis made 287 starts over 16 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Curtis's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 19%, The Players 5%, Other wins 19%, Other events 50%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
Ben Curtis at the majors
37 major starts and $2,744,434 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Ben Curtis's PGA Tour wins
It took Curtis 16 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2003 British Open Championship. The $1,112,720 winner's check took his career earnings from $202K to $1.3M, multiplying it 7 times. His biggest winner's check was $1,116,000 at the 2012 Valero Texas Open. Wins account for 29% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 35% and everything else for 37%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2012Valero Texas Open$1,116,000
- 200684 Lumber Classic$828,000
- 2006Booz Allen Classic$900,000
- 2003British Open ChampionshipMajor$1,112,720
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Ben Curtis's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Ben Curtis's recent results
Curtis earned $12,691 from his last 10 starts, July 2015 to April 2017, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T47 at the John Deere Classic, worth $12,691. That is $1K a start, about 3% of his career average of $48K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-20 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2017-03-23 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2016-10-27 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2016-08-11 | John Deere Classic | T47 | $12,691 |
| 2016-07-14 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2016-04-21 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2016-03-17 | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard | MC | $0 |
| 2015-08-20 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2015-07-16 | The Open | MC | $0 |
| 2015-07-09 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
Ben Curtis on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf
Prize money from DP World Tour events that aren't co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour (the majors and WGCs are counted on the PGA Tour side), and LIV Golf individual prize money, team prize money and season bonuses. LIV contracts and signing fees aren't public and aren't included.
| Season | Tour | Starts | Wins | Top 10s | Prize money | LIV team & bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 0 | $71,101 | — | $71,101 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $33,384 | — | $33,384 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 4 | 0 | 2 | $274,382 | — | $274,382 |
How Curtis compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Ben Curtis earnings FAQ
How much has Ben Curtis earned in his career?
Ben Curtis has earned $13,773,253 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2001–2017, or $14,731,253 including FedEx Cup bonuses. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Ben Curtis won?
4 wins from 287 starts, including 1 major.
What was Ben Curtis's best season?
2008, with $2,615,798 from 22 starts and 0 wins.
What is Ben Curtis's biggest paycheck?
$1,116,000 for winning the Valero Texas Open.
How much does Ben Curtis earn per tournament?
$47,990 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Ben Curtis's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Ben Curtis's $13,773,253 in official prize money is worth about $21,698,663 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Ben Curtis won at the Masters?
$68,725 from 8 appearances.
How much has Ben Curtis earned on all tours?
$14,152,120 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.