Golf is a favourite pastime for a lot of people, and the game goes as far back as the 17th century. Golf requires a player to hit a white ball with a club, and after making a couple of strokes, guide the ball into a small cup. The game is played on a field of green shortly cropped grass. Golf is a competitive game which requires patience, skill and strategy. That is why it is common amongst the older folks.
People who are very good at the game, end up playing in professional competitions. Just like other sports, golf has its own league, and they also have large contests that pay out over $500000. If you are curious to know the wealthiest golfers of all time, here they are
Arnold Palmer: $675 Million
He is usually referred to as the most exceptional golf player who ever lived. He was the first star on TV when golf was introduced officially. He died in September 2016 and was worth up to $675 million. He was the wealthiest golf player we ever had in history.
Tiger Woods: $600 Million
Tiger Woods is not only second on the list but the most famous golf player of our time. He became a professional golfer from the early age of 20 and won his first major in 1997. He is currently worth $600 million. Woods has made many groundbreaking records during his golf career.
Greg Norman: $300 Million
Greg is an Australian professional golfer and is commonly known for his outback look on the fairway. He ranked as number one Official World Golfer in the 80s and 90s. Greg has earned $300 million over the years. He is not only a golfer but is also recognised as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Jack Nicklaus: $280 Million
Jack Nicklaus is popularly named The Golden Bear. He played many PGA Tour events and had 73 victories. He started his professional career at 21 and made a net worth of $280 million. He is the fourth wealthiest golfer of all time.
Gary Player: $200 Million
He was born in 1935 and had a successful career throughout, till his retirement. He is the fifth richest golfer of all time, with a net worth of $200 million. He won nine championships during his professional career. He also won three Senior British Open Championships. He has a record of being the first non-American to win four majors known as a grand slam.
00 million over the years. He is not only a golfer but is also recognised as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Jack Nicklaus: $280 Million
Jack Nicklaus is popularly named The Golden Bear. He played many PGA Tour events and had 73 victories. He started his professional career at 21 and made a net worth of $280 million. He is the fourth wealthiest golfer of all time.
Gary Player: $200 Million
He was born in 1935 and had a successful career throughout, till his retirement. He is the fifth richest golfer of all time, with a net worth of $200 million. He won nine championships during his professional career. He also won three Senior British Open Championships. He has a record of being the first non-American to win four majors known as a grand slam.
