What are Tom Kim's Career Earnings?

Last Modified Dec 23, 2024 06:31 GMT
Tom Kim
Tom Kim

Tom Kim, a South Korean professional golfer, has emerged as the breakout talent of 2022 and is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in golf right now. After Tiger Woods, he is only the second player in history to win two PGA championships before the age of 21. Kim defeated some of the most renowned players in the field to emerge as golf's next big name at the 2022 Presidents Cup.

As of the year 2023, Kim's estimated wealth stands at $5 million. Throughout his professional journey in golf, this young player has accumulated earnings exceeding $10 million. Despite his recent entry into PGA Tour events, he has already claimed over a million dollars in prize money. According to reports from Surprise Sports, his total earnings from various official events last season amounted to $2.8 million.

Kim Joo-hyung, also known as Tom Kim, is a renowned South Korean golf professional who was born on June 21, 2002. He has had a remarkable career and has won several prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour, the Asian Tour, and the Korean Tour.

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Kim comes from a family of golfers. His father, Kim Chang-ik, is a former professional golfer who once played on the Buy.com Tour before becoming a teaching professional.

Kim performed well at the 2022 Presidents Cup and qualified for the International team. He played five matches, won two and lost three, and was hailed as one of the event's shining stars due to his exciting style of play.

In October 2022, Kim won the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas, Nevada. He became the second-youngest player to win twice on the PGA Tour, after Ralph Guldahl. Additionally, he was the first player to achieve this feat before the age of 21 since Tiger Woods did it in 1996.

Kim won the Shriners Children's Open for the second time in October 2023, joining Byron Nelson as the only player to win the same PGA Tour tournament twice in the same season.

Career Earnings of Tom Kim in 2023

Tom Kim's career earnings in official tournaments amount to $10,697,758. In unofficial tournaments, he has earned an additional $119,500. In total, his career earnings reached an impressive $11,437,258. Hovland's earnings in 2023 are $8,514,419.

Tom Kim competed in the following events in 2023, as well as earnings and positions:

8th January - Sentry Tournament Of Champions: $555,000

22nd January - The American Express: $252,400

12th February - WM Phoenix Open: $48,543

19th February - The Genesis Invitational: $59,560

5th March - Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By Mastercard: $109,000

12th March - The Players Championship: $61,417

26th March - World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play: $113,762

9th April - Masters Tournament: $261,000

7th May - Wells Fargo Championship: $185,000

14th May - AT&T Byron Nelson: $45,442

18th June - US Open: $562,809

25th June - Travelers Championship: $83,000

16th July - Genesis Scottish Open: $261,990

23rd July - The Open Championship: $1,084,620

13th August - FedEx St. Jude Championship: $158,286

20th August - BMW Championship: $480,600

27th August - Tour Championship: $620,000

15th October - Shriners Children's Open: $1,512,000

Tom Kim’s Contracts

Apart from his tournament earnings, Tom Kim has also made a significant fortune through various sponsorship partnerships. He has partnered with several companies such as CJ Corp, Nike, and Titleist.

As per Forbes, his endorsement contracts are expected to be valued at around $700,000 as of 2023.

Tom Kim’s Salary

Due to the fluctuations in his performance on the course, details regarding Tom Kim's salary or how much he earns per year are not available. However, after checking his total career earnings, it is estimated that Tom Kim's annual salary is around $ 1 million. He has earned around $10,697,758 from official tournaments. In 2023 itself, he has earned around $8,514,419.

Tom Kim's annual earnings are as follows:

YearOfficial EarningsUnofficial EarningsTour BonusTotal Earnings
2023$7,774,919$119,500$620,000$8,514,419
2022$2,824,581--$2,824,581
2021$98,258--$98,258

FAQs on Tom Kim's Career Earnings

A. Tom Kim's career earnings in 2023 are $8,514,419.

A. Tom Kim's current OWGR is No. 11.

Tom Kim has endorsement deals with CJ Corp, Nike, and Titleist.

A. Tom Kim's estimated average annual salary is $1 million, based on his entire career earnings.

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