Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods was the greatest golfer the world has ever seen in his heyday. A 15-shot victory in the US Open, an 11-shot victory in the British Open, a 12-shot victory in the Masters, and the "Tiger Slam" are just a few of his achievements. Since going pro in 1996, Tiger has earned over $1.4 billion, making him the first sports billionaire.

After a difficult moment in his life, Tiger Woods staged one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, rising from 656th to 13th place in just one season. Then, on April 15, 2019, Tiger cemented his status as a sports great by winning the US Masters by two strokes, his first major since 2008! He is the only golfer, after Jack Nicklaus, to have won a major in three distinct decades.

On-course winners accounted for more than $110 million of the total. By far the second-highest earner in history, making him one of the richest sportsmen in the world.

Net worth: $800 million

Country: Cypress, California