German golfer Martin Kaymer was born on December 28, 1984. He was the world no. 1 golfer in 2011 when he won the WGC-HSBC Champions. The captain of the Cleeks GC on LIV Golf, Kaymer, has won the 2010 PGA Championship and 2014 US Open, along with the 2014 Players Championship; the latter is considered to be the fifth major.
He turned professional in 2005 and joined the European Tour in 2007, after playing on a few third-tier tours. On the European Tour, he won the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship three times: in 2008, 2010 and 2011. As of May 2024, Kaymer hasn't won a title in the past ten years, since his 2014 PGA Grand Slam of Golf win. He competed in the 2024 PGA Championship, finishing tied for 73rd.
What are Martin Kaymer's career earnings in 2024?
The total career earnings of Martin Kaymer are $17.6 million (on-course) as of May 2024, including $4.5 million from LIV Golf and $13.1 million from the PGA and other tours, according to Spotrac. As of May 2024, Kaymer has earned $1.3 million on LIV Golf and an additional $22,560 from his T73 finish at the PGA Championship.
His year-to-year earnings at LIV Golf are as follows:
Year | Individual Earnings | Team Earnings | Team Bonus | Total Earnings |
2022 | $1,196,950 | $125,000 | - | $1,321,950 |
2023 | $1,463,583 | $125,000 | $275,000 | $1,863,583 |
2024 | $1,200,786 | $125,000 | - | $1,325,786 |
Total | $3,861,319 | $375,000 | $275,000 | $4,511,319 |
His year-to-year earnings are as follows:
Year | Official Earnings | Unofficial Earnings | Total Earnings |
2024 | $22,560 | - | $22,560 |
2022 | $19,439 | - | $19,439 |
2021 | $87,941 | - | $87,941 |
2019 | $877,761 | $25,000 | $902,761 |
2018 | $115,379 | - | $115,379 |
2017 | $651,046 | - | $651,046 |
2016 | $476,240 | - | $476,240 |
2015 | $886,378 | $600,000 | $1,486,378 |
2014 | $4,532,537 | - | $4,532,537 |
2013 | $882,937 | - | $882,937 |
2012 | $283,357 | - | $283,357 |
2011 | $344,209 | $512,500 | $856,709 |
2010 | $1,762,793 | $225,000 | $1,987,793 |
2009 | $454,657 | $226,500 | $681,157 |
2008 | $37,638 | $115,000 | $152,638 |
Total | $11,434,871 | $1,704,000 | $13,138,871 |
What are Martin Kaymer’s career earnings in 2023?
In the 2023 season, Martin Kaymer earned $1.8 million on LIV Golf, including $1.4 million in individual earnings, $125,000 in team earnings and $275,000 as a team bonus.
His tournament-to-tournament earnings are as follows:
Date | Tournament | Place | To Par | Total | Individual Earnings | Team Earnings | Total Earnings |
Apr 23, 2023 | Adelaide | 46 | 7 | 223 | $125,000 | - | $125,000 |
Apr 30, 2023 | Singapore | T41 | -1 | 212 | $133,750 | - | $133,750 |
May 14, 2023 | Tulsa | T40 | -3 | 207 | $137,500 | - | $137,500 |
May 28, 2023 | DC | T23 | -2 | 214 | $203,333 | - | $203,333 |
Jul 02, 2023 | Andalucía | T36 | 7 | 220 | $148,750 | - | $148,750 |
Jul 09, 2023 | London | T44 | 2 | 215 | $128,750 | - | $128,750 |
Aug 06, 2023 | Greenbrier | T43 | -1 | 209 | $129,000 | - | $129,000 |
Aug 13, 2023 | Bedminster | 47 | 17 | 230 | $122,500 | - | $122,500 |
Sep 24, 2023 | Chicago | T41 | 1 | 214 | $135,000 | - | $135,000 |
Oct 15, 2023 | Jeddah | T24 | -6 | 204 | $200,000 | $125,000 | $325,000 |
How much does Martin Kaymer make per year?
The captain of the Cleeks GC, Kaymer, has earned $1.2 million as per the LIV Golf 2024 Money List, with an additional $275,000 in team earnings, totaling $1.3 million. However, given that he had played on other tours as well, and the combined total on-course earnings are $17.6 million, his average annual salary is approximately $928,000.
When was Martin Kaymer's highest prize money in a year?
Martin Kaymer's highest prize money has been at the 2014 Players Championship, earning $1.8 million and his second highest payout was also at the same year's US Open, earning $1.6 million. The 2014 season was also Kaymer’s highest earning season, with $4.5 million.
Martin Kaymer’s Contract
Martin Kaymer has an endorsement deal with TaylorMade, but there is no further information on any other deal. However, he earlier had endorsement deals with Hugo Boss, SAP, and Mercedes-Benz, though there’s no information about the continuation of these deals.
Martin Kaymer’s Salary
Martin Kaymer’s average annual salary is approximately $928,000 as of May 2024, based on his total on-course career earnings of $17.6 million. Before joining LIV Golf, Kaymer didn’t have a salary and earned only when he made the cut; however, as per LIV Golf rules, the golfer earns even if he finishes last. Thus, Kaymer has earned at least a million since 2022, which is close to his annual average salary.
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