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Tiger's career money in nominal dollars is over 12× Nicklaus's. In 2026 dollars, the gap narrows — Nicklaus competed in an era of much smaller purses, but his earnings bought far more.
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Published May 28, 2026
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American professional golfer — "the Golden Bear." The all-time leader in major championships.
PGA Tour official career money. Excludes endorsements (which were the bulk of his income); inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD this is materially larger and is the showcase comparison for the Golf vertical.
American professional golfer. Tied with Sam Snead for most PGA Tour wins (82); 15 majors; 683 weeks at world #1 — all records.