Money has always been a key factor in LIV Golf, and the 2025 season perfectly revealed where the big bucks come from in the earnings list. It’s all about performance, consistency, and bonus structure.

The final numbers reveal a leaderboard that may surprise some fans, especially with Brooks Koepka nowhere near the top five.

Jon Rahm Leads on Consistency, Not Wins

In the 2025 LIV Golf season, Jon Rahm was the top money winner despite not winning any tournaments. His earnings in 2025 are $13,608,792 with a 7.8 average finish. His season was built on consistency. Rahm recorded 14 top-10 finishes across 17 events, along with four runner-up results, which kept him cashing big checks week after week.

That steady presence near the top of leaderboards made the difference. While others grabbed wins, Rahm quietly stacked earnings through elite average finishes and bonus points.

Joaquin Niemann Cashed In on Wins

Joaquin Niemann actually earned more raw prize money than anyone else. As per Spotrac, Niemann earned $22,221,285 in 2025. Thanks largely to his five tournament victories, the most among the top five. However, with a 12.2 average finish, fewer top-10 finishes compared to Rahm kept him second in the final rankings.

Niemann played all 17 events and made his wins count, showing how LIV’s payout system heavily rewards first-place finishes.

Bryson DeChambeau Balanced Power and Results

Bryson DeChambeau was the third top money earner in 2025 with $10,334,560. His average finish of 9.4 is obtained by adding one win, two second-place finishes, and ten top-10 results throughout the season. The statistics indicate that Bryson had a fantastic year, punctuated by steady form without long dips in performance.

While DeChambeau did not dominate, his ability to stay relevant in most events ensured steady earnings throughout 2025.

Sebastián Muñoz Made Fewer Starts Count

Sebastián Muñoz participated in only 13 events in 2025, which was fewer than most of the field, but he still managed to break the top five, having collected $9,727,952.

He scored one victory, one runner-up, and seven top-10s; therefore, he got the most out of his few appearances. Muñoz has an average finishing position of 13.0. His season showed that volume is not always required when results are sharp.

Dean Burmester Rounds Out the Top Five

Dean Burmester’s numbers tell a different story. Despite a higher average finish, he secured one win and one runner-up, which pushed him into fifth place overall. His earnings? Well, he earned $9,876,683 and finished 2025 with a 19.4 average finish. Big finishes carried more weight than consistency in his case.

Brooks Koepka falls behind

Brooks Koepka finished well outside the top five, finishing 31st among 50 golfers in LIV's individual list. Koepka struggled to find success in his 2025 LIV Golf money list position at 27th ($4,303,890). For the first time since joining LIV, Koepka failed to win an individual title.

He came close in Singapore, but finished as a runner-up. He struggled in the Majors, too, missing the cut in every Major except the U.S. Open, where he finished in T12. And Koepka won't be rejoining the top five anytime soon.

On December 23, LIV Golf CEO Sott O'Neil announced Koepka's departure. "We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season. Brooks is prioritizing the needs of his family and staying closer to home," read the announcement.

Written by

Dolly Bhamrick

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi