Arnold Palmer’s career earnings and net worth

Known in golf circles as “The King”, Arnold Palmer was a trailblazer for golfers maximising their brand.

But what were Arnold Palmer’s career earnings and how much money did he make on and off the golf course?

Arnold Palmer’s career earnings and net worth

Palmer is one of the most charismatic players golf has ever seen – and of course, one of the best. He won seven major championships in total, including four triumphs at the Masters.

He won 55 regular PGA Tour events and notched another 33 pro wins during his garlanded, inspirational career. Palmer won fans worldwide for both his play and his personality, emerging as a true icon that transcended the sport.

But despite his incredible success, Palmer made nothing like the kind of figures players earn in the modern era for his victories.

In total, the Arnold Palmer website lists his total competitive earnings excluding pro-ams and skins games at $6,924,319.

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From regular PGA Tour events, he earned $2,130,239, while banking a further $2,277,972 on the US senior circuit.

In international events outside the US, Palmer took home just over $2.5million.

During his colourful life, Palmer took advantage of a whole host of business opportunities, designing over 300 courses and signing a number of lucrative endorsement deals.

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