Chris Smith has earned $4,971,605 in official PGA Tour prize money from 325 starts, 1993–2019. That ranks 440th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 1 PGA Tour win. His best season was 2002, when he earned $1,350,924 and finished 43rd on the money list.
Chris Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 521st | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 494th | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 377th | $0 | $6,755 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 382nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | 212th | $0 | $192,680 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 311th | $0 | $27,800 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 454th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 392nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 303rd | $0 | $23,400 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 254th | $0 | $71,424 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 315th | $0 | $22,775 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 258th | $0 | $50,381 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 | 208th | No FedEx Cup | $183,410 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 | 162nd | No FedEx Cup | $454,375 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 | 116th | No FedEx Cup | $692,785 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 | 134th | No FedEx Cup | $479,523 |
| 2002 | 29 | 1 | 43rd | No FedEx Cup | $1,350,924 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 | 55th | No FedEx Cup | $924,690 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 184th | No FedEx Cup | $116,794 |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 | 144th | No FedEx Cup | $184,933 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | 151st | No FedEx Cup | $120,768 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 | 206th | No FedEx Cup | $41,112 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 294th | No FedEx Cup | $3,075 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 207th | No FedEx Cup | $24,000 |
Every Smith start, season by season
Chris Smith made 325 starts over 24 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Smith's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, Other events 98%.
Chris Smith at the majors
9 major starts and $81,862 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Chris Smith's PGA Tour wins
It took Smith 146 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2002 Buick Classic. The $630,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $1.8M to $2.4M, a 36% jump. Wins account for 13% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 36% and everything else for 51%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2002Buick Classic$630,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Chris Smith's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Chris Smith's recent results
Smith earned $120,755 from his last 10 starts, May 2015 to February 2019, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T12 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, worth $114,000. That is $12K a start, about half his career average of $15K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-21 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2018-07-19 | Barbasol Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2017-07-20 | Barbasol Championship | T73 | $6,755 |
| 2016-08-11 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2016-06-09 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2015-11-19 | The RSM Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2015-11-05 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2015-07-09 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2015-06-11 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | T12 | $114,000 |
| 2015-05-28 | AT&T Byron Nelson | MC | $0 |
How Smith compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
Chris Smith earnings FAQ
How much has Chris Smith earned in his career?
Chris Smith has earned $4,971,605 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1993–2019. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Chris Smith won?
1 win from 325 starts.
What was Chris Smith's best season?
2002, with $1,350,924 from 29 starts and 1 win.
What is Chris Smith's biggest paycheck?
$630,000 for winning the Buick Classic.
How much does Chris Smith earn per tournament?
$15,297 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Chris Smith's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Chris Smith's $4,971,605 in official prize money is worth about $8,979,689 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.