Bob Tway has earned $15,440,739 in official PGA Tour prize money from 679 starts, 1981–2009, plus $64,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $15,504,739 in total. That ranks 177th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 8 PGA Tour wins, including 1 major. His best season was 2003, when he earned $2,476,600 and finished 14th on the money list.
Bob Tway 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 | Wins | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 270th | $0 | $54,358 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 | 134th | $32,000 | $785,641 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 | 160th | $32,000 | $456,767 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 | 184th | No FedEx Cup | $278,826 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 | 71st | No FedEx Cup | $1,060,462 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 | 93rd | No FedEx Cup | $831,553 |
| 2003 | 25 | 1 | 14th | No FedEx Cup | $2,476,600 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 | 54th | No FedEx Cup | $1,125,749 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 | 47th | No FedEx Cup | $1,104,258 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 114th | No FedEx Cup | $417,646 |
| 1999 | 29 | 0 | 43rd | No FedEx Cup | $899,484 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 | 24th | No FedEx Cup | $1,073,447 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 | 43rd | No FedEx Cup | $507,523 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 | 35th | No FedEx Cup | $529,456 |
| 1995 | 27 | 1 | 20th | No FedEx Cup | $787,348 |
| 1994 | 29 | 0 | 146th | No FedEx Cup | $114,176 |
| 1993 | 25 | 0 | 109th | No FedEx Cup | $148,120 |
| 1992 | 21 | 0 | 179th | No FedEx Cup | $47,632 |
| 1991 | 24 | 0 | 52nd | No FedEx Cup | $322,931 |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 23rd | No FedEx Cup | $495,862 |
| 1989 | 28 | 1 | 17th | No FedEx Cup | $488,340 |
| 1988 | 30 | 0 | 29th | No FedEx Cup | $381,966 |
| 1987 | 27 | 0 | 47th | No FedEx Cup | $212,362 |
| 1986 | 33 | 4 | 2nd | No FedEx Cup | $652,780 |
| 1985 | 25 | 0 | 45th | No FedEx Cup | $164,023 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 237th | No FedEx Cup | $1,719 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 | 174th | No FedEx Cup | $12,089 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 | 177th | No FedEx Cup | $9,039 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 295th | No FedEx Cup | $582 |
Every Tway start, season by season
Bob Tway made 679 starts over 29 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Tway's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 7%, The Players 2%, Other events 91%, FedEx Cup bonus 0%.
Bob Tway at the majors
65 major starts and $1,033,132 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Bob Tway's PGA Tour wins
It took Tway about 53 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1986 Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open. The $81,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $213K to $294K, a 38% jump. His biggest winner's check was $756,000 at the 2003 Bell Canadian Open. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 13%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 46% and everything else for 41%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2003Bell Canadian Open$756,000
- 1995MCI Classic$234,000
- 1990Las Vegas Invitational$234,000
- 1989Memorial Tournament$160,000
- 1986PGA ChampionshipMajor$140,000
- 1986Georgia-Pacific Atlanta Golf Classic
- 1986Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic$108,000
- 1986Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open$81,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Bob Tway's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Bob Tway's recent results
Tway earned $33,958 from his last 10 starts, March 2009 to November 2009, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T36 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, worth $18,433. That is $3K a start, about 15% of his career average of $23K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-12 | Children's Miracle Network Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2009-08-13 | PGA Championship | T56 | $15,525 |
| 2009-07-23 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | $0 |
| 2009-07-16 | U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee | T36 | $18,433 |
| 2009-07-09 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2009-06-25 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2009-06-11 | St. Jude Classic presented by FedEx | MC | $0 |
| 2009-04-23 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2009-04-16 | Verizon Heritage | MC | $0 |
| 2009-03-12 | Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular | MC | $0 |
How Tway compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Bob Tway earnings FAQ
How much has Bob Tway earned in his career?
Bob Tway has earned $15,440,739 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1981–2009, or $15,504,739 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Bob Tway won?
8 wins from 679 starts, including 1 major.
What was Bob Tway's best season?
2003, with $2,476,600 from 25 starts and 1 win.
What is Bob Tway's biggest paycheck?
$756,000 for winning the Bell Canadian Open.
How much does Bob Tway earn per tournament?
$22,740 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Bob Tway's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Bob Tway's $15,440,739 in official prize money is worth about $31,380,799 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Bob Tway won at the Masters?
$148,505 from 12 appearances.