John Cook has earned $12,628,899 in official PGA Tour prize money from 704 starts, 1980–2012. That ranks 221st on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 11 PGA Tour wins. His best season was 2002, when he earned $1,624,095 and finished 32nd on the money list.
John Cook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 415th | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 199th | $0 | $251,600 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 | 231st | $0 | $119,756 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 | 129th | No FedEx Cup | $644,505 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 | 175th | No FedEx Cup | $374,185 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 | 208th | No FedEx Cup | $168,948 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 | 242nd | No FedEx Cup | $78,930 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 | 32nd | No FedEx Cup | $1,624,095 |
| 2001 | 25 | 1 | 52nd | No FedEx Cup | $1,007,978 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 | 89th | No FedEx Cup | $537,105 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 | 71st | No FedEx Cup | $567,168 |
| 1998 | 26 | 1 | 22nd | No FedEx Cup | $1,145,511 |
| 1997 | 28 | 1 | 28th | No FedEx Cup | $815,903 |
| 1996 | 26 | 2 | 19th | No FedEx Cup | $831,260 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 | 97th | No FedEx Cup | $186,977 |
| 1994 | 24 | 0 | 37th | No FedEx Cup | $429,725 |
| 1993 | 23 | 0 | 45th | No FedEx Cup | $342,321 |
| 1992 | 21 | 3 | 3rd | No FedEx Cup | $1,165,606 |
| 1991 | 25 | 0 | 26th | No FedEx Cup | $546,984 |
| 1990 | 27 | 0 | 28th | No FedEx Cup | $448,112 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0 | 172nd | No FedEx Cup | $39,445 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 84th | No FedEx Cup | $139,916 |
| 1987 | 32 | 1 | 29th | No FedEx Cup | $333,184 |
| 1986 | 30 | 0 | 27th | No FedEx Cup | $255,126 |
| 1985 | 29 | 0 | 106th | No FedEx Cup | $63,573 |
| 1984 | 28 | 0 | 90th | No FedEx Cup | $65,710 |
| 1983 | 28 | 1 | 16th | No FedEx Cup | $216,868 |
| 1982 | 28 | 0 | 79th | No FedEx Cup | $57,483 |
| 1981 | 30 | 1 | 25th | No FedEx Cup | $127,608 |
| 1980 | 30 | 0 | 80th | No FedEx Cup | $43,316 |
Every Cook start, season by season
John Cook made 704 starts over 30 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Cook's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 7%, The Players 2%, Other events 91%.
John Cook at the majors
57 major starts and $859,369 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
John Cook's PGA Tour wins
It took Cook about 34 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. The $40,500 winner's check took his career earnings from $50K to $90K, a 81% jump. His biggest winner's check was $540,000 at the 2001 Reno-Tahoe Open. Of the prize money where his finish is recorded, wins account for 19%, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 48% and everything else for 33%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2001Reno-Tahoe Open$540,000
- 1998GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic$450,000
- 1997Bob Hope Chrysler Classic$270,000
- 1996CVS Charity Classic
- 1996FedEx St. Jude Classic
- 1992Las Vegas Invitational$234,000
- 1992United Airlines Hawaiian Open$216,000
- 1992Bob Hope Chrysler Classic$198,000
- 1987The International
- 1983Canadian Open$63,000
- 1981Bing Crosby National Pro-Am$40,500
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
John Cook's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
John Cook's recent results
Cook earned $282,320 from his last 10 starts, May 2007 to February 2012, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was 3 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, worth $251,600. That is $28K a start, above his career average of $18K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-23 | Mayakoba Golf Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2011-02-24 | Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun | 3 | $251,600 |
| 2007-09-27 | Viking Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2007-09-20 | Turning Stone Resort Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2007-08-16 | Wyndham Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2007-06-28 | Buick Open | MC | $0 |
| 2007-06-21 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2007-06-07 | Stanford St. Jude Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2007-05-17 | AT&T Classic | T30 | $30,720 |
| 2007-05-03 | Wachovia Championship | MC | $0 |
How Cook compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
Top earners from USA
John Cook earnings FAQ
How much has John Cook earned in his career?
John Cook has earned $12,628,899 in official PGA Tour prize money from 1980–2012. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has John Cook won?
11 wins from 704 starts.
What was John Cook's best season?
2002, with $1,624,095 from 28 starts and 0 wins.
What is John Cook's biggest paycheck?
$540,000 for winning the Reno-Tahoe Open.
How much does John Cook earn per tournament?
$17,939 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are John Cook's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, John Cook's $12,628,899 in official prize money is worth about $27,152,209 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has John Cook won at the Masters?
$40,237 from 15 appearances.