Bryson DeChambeau has built himself into one of golf’s biggest global draws — a player whose mix of raw power, unconventional methods, and undeniable results keeps him in the spotlight whether he’s on the PGA Tour or LIV Golf. Since his jump to LIV in 2022, his profile has only grown to the point where he’s now regarded as one of the sport’s top three attractions alongside Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
And his form backs it up. Despite playing only eight qualifying events, DeChambeau still earned his spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team — a testament to just how well he’s been performing over the past 18 months. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has even pointed to his presence behind the scenes, noting how valuable he’s become to the team dynamic in addition to his play on the course.
The Numbers Behind Bryson’s Success
The financial side of his success is staggering. According to Forbes, DeChambeau has already raked in $45 million in 2025 alone, putting him eighth on the list of highest-paid golfers this year. That figure underscores not only his LIV earnings but also his appeal as a marketable star.
But even before his LIV days, Bryson was piling up cash and wins. His 2021 PGA Tour season was one of his best — nine months after his U.S. Open win at Winged Foot, he added another title at Bay Hill, made 20 cuts in 22 starts, and walked away with nearly $4 million in winnings from victories alone.
How His Caddie Cashed In
That year, DeChambeau gave fans a rare inside look at the economics of professional golf during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast. Asked about what his caddie earned, Bryson explained:
- A flat rate when missing the cut.
- A set percentage for making the cut and finishing in the top 20.
- A bigger slice for a top 10.
- And the golden rule: 10% of the winner’s share when he captured a title.
From his two wins in 2021, that would’ve meant his caddie pocketed close to $400,000 just from those events. Add in his seven other top-10s that year, which brought in roughly another $3 million in prize money, and the total haul for his bagman likely hovered around the high six figures. For a caddie, that’s elite-level compensation.
DeChambeau also admitted the player-caddie relationship isn’t always smooth, laughing about how arguments are “all the time” and even joking about Kevin Na’s famously fiery on-course exchanges with his caddie.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
That 2021 campaign was DeChambeau’s last full season on the PGA Tour, and it offered a snapshot of the earning power — for both him and his caddie — that comes with competing at the game’s highest level. Now, on LIV and on the Ryder Cup stage, he’s taken that success and amplified it.
Whether it’s with a driver in hand or in a press room mic in front of him, Bryson DeChambeau has carved out a place where fans can’t look away — and the numbers, both in wins and dollars, show exactly why.
