In 1978, the first Legends of Golf was held at Onion Creek Country Club in Austin, Texas.
Two years later, the Senior PGA Tour had its first two official tournaments. Don January and Arnold Palmer won those first events.
From there, the circuit grew and in 1990, Lee Trevino became the first golfer to win $1 million in a season. In 2002, the tour was rebranded as the Champions Tour. In 2015, it took on its current name, the PGA Tour Champions.
Hale Irwin is the winningest golfer in Champions history, with 45 victories, but he’s not the top money-winner all-time on the tour.
Six players on this list have surpassed the $15 million mark. Three have made $20 million. There’s one golfer who has passed the $30 million plateau.
As you make your way through this list, keep in mind:
- Gary Player is 79th all-time with $6,049,029
- Jack Nicklaus ranks 138th with $3,372,207
- Arnold Palmer is 198th with $1,765,795
There are 522 names listed in all, with Ron Cerrudo bringing up the rear with $770 in career tour earnings.
Check out this list of the all-time money winners on the PGA Tour Champions.
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