Ryan Palmer has earned $31,968,443 in official PGA Tour prize money from 531 starts, 2002–2026, plus $2,255,333 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $34,223,776 in total. That ranks 66th on the PGA Tour's career money list. Adding the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, he has earned $32,604,618 in prize money.
He has 3 PGA Tour wins. He has 66 top-10 finishes and has made 59% of his cuts. His best season was 2010, when he earned $2,985,296 and finished 18th on the money list.
Ryan Palmer 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 384th | Not known | $0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 216th | $0 | $159,927 |
| 2024 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 231st | $0 | $126,336 |
| 2023 | 29 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 129th | $0 | $1,244,899 |
| 2022 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 112th | $140,000 | $1,127,754 |
| 2021 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 55th | $140,000 | $2,092,709 |
| 2020 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 24th | $445,333 | $2,724,927 |
| 2019 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 61st | $183,000 | $1,716,679 |
| 2018 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 79th | $110,000 | $1,458,774 |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 168th | $32,000 | $451,185 |
| 2016 | 23 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 54th | $145,000 | $1,794,141 |
| 2015 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 46th | $137,000 | $1,974,523 |
| 2014 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 24th | $270,000 | $2,924,300 |
| 2013 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 58th | $80,000 | $1,521,592 |
| 2012 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 58th | $110,000 | $1,501,215 |
| 2011 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 48th | $114,000 | $1,850,530 |
| 2010 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 18th | $210,000 | $2,985,296 |
| 2009 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 162nd | $32,000 | $454,510 |
| 2008 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 69th | $75,000 | $1,453,183 |
| 2007 | 30 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 150th | $32,000 | $524,988 |
| 2006 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 84th | No FedEx Cup | $1,092,853 |
| 2005 | 31 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 63rd | No FedEx Cup | $1,207,377 |
| 2004 | 32 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 37th | No FedEx Cup | $1,580,744 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 699th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Palmer start, season by season
Ryan Palmer made 531 starts over 24 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Palmer's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 4%, The Players 2%, Other wins 8%, Other events 80%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
Ryan Palmer at the majors
32 major starts and $1,156,796 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Ryan Palmer's PGA Tour wins
It took Palmer 32 starts to win on the PGA Tour for the first time, at the 2004 Funai Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort. The $756,000 winner's check took his career earnings from $814K to $1.6M, a 93% jump. His biggest winner's check was $990,000 at the 2010 Sony Open in Hawaii. Wins account for 8% of his career prize money, finishes from 2nd to 10th for 58% and everything else for 34%. See how that compares with other winners.
- 2010Sony Open in Hawaii$990,000
- 2008Ginn sur Mer Classic$828,000
- 2004Funai Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort$756,000
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Ryan Palmer's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Ryan Palmer's recent results
Palmer earned $88,720 from his last 10 starts, October 2025 to July 2026, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T21 at The RSM Classic, worth $76,300. That is $9K a start, about 15% of his career average of $60K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2026-05-28 | Charles Schwab Challenge | MC | $0 |
| 2026-05-21 | The CJ Cup Byron Nelson | MC | $0 |
| 2026-04-23 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | MC | $0 |
| 2026-04-02 | Valero Texas Open | MC | $0 |
| 2026-03-05 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | $0 |
| 2025-11-20 | The RSM Classic | T21 | $76,300 |
| 2025-11-13 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | 70 | $12,420 |
| 2025-11-06 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2025-10-23 | Bank of Utah Championship | MC | $0 |
Ryan Palmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DP World Tour | 5 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2021 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 1 | $332,602 | — | $332,602 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $37,436 | — | $37,436 |
| 2014 | DP World Tour | 3 | 0 | 1 | $252,705 | — | $252,705 |
| 2011 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $13,432 | — | $13,432 |
How Palmer compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Ryan Palmer earnings FAQ
How much has Ryan Palmer earned in his career?
Ryan Palmer has earned $31,968,443 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2002–2026, or $34,223,776 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 Ryan Palmer won?
3 wins from 531 starts.
What was Ryan Palmer's best season?
2010, with $2,985,296 from 27 starts and 1 win.
What is Ryan Palmer's biggest paycheck?
$1,013,700 for finishing 2 at The Memorial Tournament pres. by Nationwide.
How much does Ryan Palmer earn per tournament?
$60,204 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Ryan Palmer's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Ryan Palmer's $31,968,443 in official prize money is worth about $45,176,291 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Ryan Palmer won at the Masters?
$362,863 from 7 appearances.
How much has Ryan Palmer earned on all tours?
$32,604,618 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.