The well-known American professional golfer Matthew Gregory Kuchar was born on June 21, 1978. Having previously competed on the Nationwide Tour, Matt now plays on the PGA Tour. Matt has won nine times on the PGA Tour and several other tournaments worldwide. In 2012, Matt clinched the Players Championship (the Flagship event of the PGA Tour), his most significant tournament victory to date. Matt also emerged as the champion in 2013, winning the World Golf Champion event, defeating Hunter Mahan in the finals of WGC - Accenture Match Play.
Matt Kuchar’s Career Earnings in 2023
As of August 2023, Matt Kuchar has earned nearly $3 million. Matt Kuchar's PGA career earnings are $64,421,339, which includes $57,728,838 from official tournaments and $5,990,834 from unofficial tournaments.
In 2019, he earned over $6 million at the PGA Tour Championship, bonuses and unofficial payouts. However, his income fell to less than three million dollars in 2023. Throughout his career, Matt's earnings have often been boosted by his unreported earnings, estimated to be $5,990,834.
The following are the 2023 events and tournaments in which Matt Kuchar competed, along with his results and earnings:
The 3M Open: Finished T43 with a score of -8, earning $24,726.
The J Deere Classic: Finished 67 with a score of -1, earning $15,910.
The RBC open: Finished T20 with a score of -8, earning $102,330.
The Memorial Tournament: Finished 62 with a score of 11, earning $44,200.
Byron Nelson Tournament: Finished T43 with a score of -12, earning $30,115.
Wells Fargo Championship: Finished T23 with a score of -5, earning $185,000.
RBC Heritage: Finished T19 with a score of -10, earning $237,000
Valero Texas Open: Finished T3 with a score of -13, earning $525,100
The Genesis Invitational: Finished 8 with a score of -10, earning $625,000
The WM Phoenix Open: Finished T32 with a score of -4, earning $109,286
Sony Open: Finished T7 with a score of -12, earning $231,865
However, despite not being the wealthiest player, Matt Kuchar's exceptional work ethic and die-hard devotion to golf continue to captivate fans.
Matt Kuchar’s Contract
Throughout his career, Matt Kuchar's endorsements have expanded, increasing his net worth and elevating his profile as a professional golfer. These renowned companies have been instrumental in his success. His principal sponsors and endorsements include well-known companies like Bettinardi Golf, Bridgeton Golf, Royal Bank of Canada, and Skechers. In 2014, Matt Kuchar was also chosen as the only endorser for Grey Goose Vodka, a reputed brand known for selectively choosing their endorsers. Experts estimate that Matt Kuchar earns over $5 million per year from endorsements, in addition to his nine PGA wins, significantly boosting his overall earnings.
Matt Kuchar’s Salary
Over the course of his 20 year long professional career, Matt Kuchar earned an estimated $ 3 million on average. However, according to some reports, his base salary is estimated to be $2 million, with endorsements earning him nearly $4-5 million. Matt’s current net worth is roughly over $25 million.
According to Spotrac, Matt Kuchar's annual earnings are as follows, with event details:
| YEAR | OFFICIAL PAYOUT (In USD) | EARNINGS |
| 2023 | 2.7 million | 2.9 million |
| 2022 | 2.05 million | 2.2 million |
| 2021 | 1.3 million | 1.7 million |
| 2020 | 1.5 million | 1.7 million |
| 2019 | 6.2 million | 6.8 million |
| 2018 | 1.7 million | 1.9 million |
| 2017 | 4.2 million | 4.8 million |
| 2016 | 3.8 million | 4.1 million |
| 2015 | 2.7 million | 3.1 million |
| 2014 | 4.6 million | 5.6 million |
| 2013 | 5.6 million | 5.6 million |
| 2012 | 3.9 million | 4.03 million |
| 2011 | 4.2 million | 5.8 million |
| 2010 | 4.9 million | 5.1 million |
| 2009 | 2.4 million | 2.7 million |
| 2008 | 1.4 million | 1.4 million |
| 2007 | 800K | 886K |
| 2006 | 30K | 30k |
| 2005 | 402K | 402K |
| 2004 | 509K | 619K |
| 2003 | 176K | 247K |
| 2002 | 1.2 million | 1.3 million |
| 2001 | 572K | 572K |
FAQs
A. As of August 2023, Matt Kuchar's estimated net worth is $25 million.
A. Matt Kuchar's main sponsors and endorsement partners include Bridgestone Golf, Workday, Skechers, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bettinardi Golf.
A. Matt Kuchar's average salary is approximately $3 million.
A. As of August 2023, Matt Kuchar’s total career earnings are estimated to be $64 million, including $57 million from official tournaments and $6 million from unofficial tournaments.
