Nicholas Thompson has earned $5,694,805 in official PGA Tour prize money from 228 starts, 2006–2026, plus $372,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $6,066,805 in total. That ranks 406th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $5,723,564 in prize money.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 13 top-10 finishes and has made 48% of his cuts. His best season was 2008, when he earned $1,869,329 and finished 42nd on the money list.
Nicholas Thompson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 405th | Not known | $0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454th | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 722nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 427th | $0 | $8,944 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 408th | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 376th | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 137th | $32,000 | $660,179 |
| 2014 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 129th | $32,000 | $706,537 |
| 2013 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 86th | $110,000 | $959,434 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 312th | $0 | $24,912 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | $0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 162nd | $32,000 | $546,476 |
| 2009 | 31 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 130th | $32,000 | $675,178 |
| 2008 | 37 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 42nd | $134,000 | $1,869,329 |
| 2006 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 189th | No FedEx Cup | $243,817 |
Every Thompson start, season by season
Nicholas Thompson made 228 starts over 15 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Thompson's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, The Players 2%, Other events 91%, FedEx Cup bonus 6%.
Nicholas Thompson at the majors
4 major starts and $103,397 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Nicholas Thompson's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Nicholas Thompson's recent results
Thompson earned $8,944 from his last 10 starts, November 2015 to July 2026, and made the cut in 1 of them. His best finish was T65 at the Sanderson Farms Championship, worth $8,944. That is $894 a start, about 4% of his career average of $25K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2025-04-17 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2022-05-05 | Wells Fargo Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2017-10-26 | Sanderson Farms Championship | T65 | $8,944 |
| 2017-02-09 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2016-11-17 | The RSM Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2016-02-25 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2016-02-11 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | MC | $0 |
| 2015-11-19 | The RSM Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2015-11-12 | OHL Classic at Mayakoba | MC | $0 |
Nicholas Thompson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $28,759 | — | $28,759 |
How Thompson compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Nicholas Thompson earnings FAQ
How much has Nicholas Thompson earned in his career?
Nicholas Thompson has earned $5,694,805 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2006–2026, or $6,066,805 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 Nicholas Thompson won?
0 wins from 228 starts.
What was Nicholas Thompson's best season?
2008, with $1,869,329 from 37 starts and 0 wins.
What is Nicholas Thompson's biggest paycheck?
$371,200 for finishing T3 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
How much does Nicholas Thompson earn per tournament?
$24,977 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Nicholas Thompson's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Nicholas Thompson's $5,694,805 in official prize money is worth about $8,497,949 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Nicholas Thompson earned on all tours?
$5,723,564 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.