Jon Rahm 2023 earnings: How much money did the Spanish golfer make last year?

In 2023, the world of men’s professional golf saw a significant transformation as LIV Golf’s financial might and the PGA Tour’s attempts to compete with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund reshaped the sport. Amidst this fierce competition, Jon Rahm, a Spanish golfer, emerged as the second highest-paid athlete in the world that year.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was not hesitant to offer top PGA Tour stars like Rahm a massive sum of money to join LIV Golf, and they succeeded in enticing him away from the PGA Tour. While the exact amount of Rahm’s contract is unknown, estimates put his signing bonus at an astounding $400 million to $600 million, with $302 million paid upfront. The Telegraph reported the most precise figure at $566 million.

If these estimates are accurate, Rahm, who is only 29 years old, would be among the elite group of athletes earning more than $500 million in their careers. He would be the youngest athlete in this category, and his wealth would be comparable to legends like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan.

Furthermore, if the reports about Rahm’s signing bonus are accurate, he would be the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2023.

While at the PGA, Rahm had an impressive record, winning 11 PGA Tour events, including the Masters in 2023. His earnings from the PGA Tour alone were estimated to be $70,504,383, with $14,575,341 earned during the 2023 season alone. With his colossal signing bonus, Rahm’s wealth would skyrocket, making him one of the wealthiest athletes in the world.