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American professional golfer, Thomas Sturges Watson, has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Watson was born on September 4, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Watson is one of the greatest players of the modern era with 8 victories in the Majors. Watson was introduced to golf relatively late in life when he studied psychology at Stanford University. Watson had a genuine affinity for the sporting element of golf and although financially successful, he did not always chase the buck. Watson has been one of the most complete players ever to play golf, as evidenced by his competitiveness in the 2009 Open Championship at the age of 59. Standing 5 ft 9 in and weighing 160 pounds during his PGA Tour years, he achieved abundant length with accuracy, played aggressively, developed a superlative short game, and in his prime was a very skilled and confident putter.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2014 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$10,360 |
2014 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$11,623 |
2014 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$190,151 |
2013 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$53,727 |
2013 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$31,030 |
2013 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$220,910 |
2013 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$417,963 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$28,980 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$14,530 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$22,370 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$258,869 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$159,337 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$23,380 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$28,470 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$29,720 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$366,640 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$63,060 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$815,675 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$72,067 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$149,371 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$761,941 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$38,920 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$178,040 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$109,770 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$732,603 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$798,672 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$587,210 |
2007 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$64,290 |
2007 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$11,540 |
2006 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$4,160 |
2006 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$64,350 |
2006 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$1,365,000 |
2006 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$264,720 |
2005 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$16,380 |
2005 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$21,578 |
2005 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$23,360 |
2005 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$961,741 |
2004 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$28,580 |
2004 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$255,920 |
2004 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$26,243 |
2004 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$1,532,000 |
2003 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$4,600 |
2003 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$475,203 |
2003 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$16,280 |
2003 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$10,350 |
2002 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$113,970 |
2002 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$108,017 |
2002 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$248,050 |
2002 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$1,853,000 |
2001 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$1,522,000 |
2001 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$47,560 |
2001 |
Salary |
Salary from Senior Tour |
$12,070 |
2001 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$180,130 |
2000 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$9,950 |
2000 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$20,370 |
2000 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$986,547 |
1999 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$197,990 |
1999 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$1,146,000 |
1999 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$158,409 |
1998 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$35,880 |
1998 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$141,410 |
1998 |
Salary |
Salary from Champions Tour |
$208,240 |
1997 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$976,585 |
1997 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$1,250 |
1996 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$479,146 |
1996 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$37,880 |
1995 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$761,238 |
1994 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$320,785 |
1993 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$380,378 |
1992 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$342,023 |
1991 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$299,818 |
1990 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$354,877 |
1989 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$213,989 |
1988 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$185,398 |
1987 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$273,216 |
1986 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$616,351 |
1985 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$278,338 |
1984 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$226,778 |
1983 |
Contract |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$476,260 |
1982 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$237,519 |
1981 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$316,483 |
1980 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$347,660 |
1979 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$530,808 |
1978 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$1,380 |
1978 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$462,636 |
1977 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$362,429 |
1977 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$11,690 |
1976 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$310,653 |
1976 |
Salary |
Salary from European Tour |
$29,810 |
1975 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$138,203 |
1974 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$153,796 |
1973 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$131,537 |
1972 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$73,692 |
1971 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$30,413 |
1970 |
Salary |
Salary from PGA Tour |
$2,185 |