Aaron Wise, the American professional golfer, was born in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 21, 1996, and grew up in Lake Elsinore, California. He played collegiate golf at the University of Oregon from 2014 to 2016, winning eight amateur championships, including the NCAA Individual and Team titles in 2016. The same year, he turned professional and secured his first victory at the Syncrude Oil Country Championship on the PGA Tour Canada.
In 2017, Wise earned his Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) membership and won the Air Capital Classic. The following year, he claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson, defeating Marc Leishman. He was subsequently named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. As of February 2025, he has competed in 140 events, made the cut in 86, and won once each on the PGA Tour, the PGA Tour Canada, and the Korn Ferry Tour.
What are Aaron Wise’s career earnings in 2025?
Aaron Wise's total career earnings are $12.75 million as of February 2025, according to Spotrac. He has earned $11.94 million from the PGA Tour and $808,490 from major championships.
Aaron Wise’s PGA earnings
Wise’s PGA earnings year-by-year are as follows (as per Spotrac):
| Year | Official Payouts | Unofficial Payouts | Tour Champ. | PIP | Tour Top 10 | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
| 2016 | $69,600 | - | - | - | - | $69,600 | $69,600 |
| 2017 | $209,488 | - | - | - | - | $209,488 | $279,088 |
| 2018 | $3,486,407 | - | - | - | - | $3,486,407 | $3,765,494 |
| 2019 | $737,693 | - | - | - | - | $737,693 | $4,503,188 |
| 2020 | $355,972 | - | $70,000 | - | - | $425,972 | $4,929,159 |
| 2021 | $2,039,563 | - | - | - | - | $2,039,563 | $6,968,722 |
| 2022 | $3,128,846 | - | $825,000 | - | - | $3,953,846 | $10,922,567 |
| 2023 | $1,020,174 | - | - | - | - | $1,020,174 | $11,942,741 |
| Total | $11,047,741 | - | $895,000 | - | - | $11,942,741 | - |
Aaron Wise's Major Championship earnings
Wise’s Majors earnings year-by-year are as follows (as per Spotrac):
| Year | Masters | PGA | US Open | The Open | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
| 2019 | $36,036 | - | $57,853 | $36,925 | $314,814 | $314,814 |
| 2021 | $168,000 | - | - | - | $168,000 | $482,814 |
| 2022 | $129,768 | - | $127,002 | $68,906 | $325,676 | $808,490 |
| Total | $333,804 | - | $184,855 | $105,831 | $808,490 | - |
What are Aaron Wise’s career earnings in 2024?
In March 2023, Aaron Wise withdrew from the Masters Tournament to prioritize his mental health, according to the PGA Tour. Wise returned after eight months at the 2024 Puerto Rico Open, as per Golf Monthly. However, that is the only event he played in the 2023-24 season. At the event, he failed to make the cut with a total score of 146.
Wise’s earnings tournament-by-tournament in 2024 are as follows (as per Spotrac):
| Date | Tournament Name | Place | To Par | Total | Earnings |
| Mar 10, 2024 | Puerto Rico Open | CUT | 0 | 146 | - |
When did Aaron Wise win the highest prize money in a year?
Aaron Wise earned the highest prize money in a year ($4.27 million) in the 2022–23 season. The majority of the sum ($3,128,846) came from official payouts, $325,676 from major championships, and $825,000 from the Tour Championship. (via Spotrac)
Wise secured his career-high earnings from a single event ($1,386,000) at the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson. His second-highest prize money was at the 2022 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, earning $1,308,000. (via Spotrac)
Aaron Wise’s endorsements
Aaron Wise has endorsement deals with TaylorMade and Adidas, according to his Instagram handle, @originalwiseguy. According to the official LinkedIn account of NetJets, he was a brand ambassador for the aviation and airspace components manufacturing company in 2023.
FAQs on Aaron Wise
A. Aaron Wise took a break from professional golf before the 2023 Masters Tournament to prioritize his mental health. He returned at the 2024 Puerto Rico Open.
A. Aaron Wise went to the University of Oregon from 2014 to 2016.
A. Aaron Wise resides in Jupiter, Florida, in the United States (via pgatour.com).
A. Aaron Wise has won one PGA event, the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson, as of February 2025.
A. Aaron Wise is 28 years old as of February 2025. He was born on June 21, 1996.
