Is Tiger Woods a Billionaire?

Tiger Woods, of Windermere, Fla., hits his third shot from the tee after his first went into the ocean on the 18th hole during the completion of the second round of the 100th U.S. Open Golf Championship at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., Saturday, June 17, 2000.
(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
  • Tiger Woods holds the record for highest career earnings in PGA Tour history.
  • According to Forbes, Woods’ net worth is $1 billion.
  • Almost half of Woods’ earnings came from his endorsement deal with Nike.

Tiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers of all time. 

The California native holds several PGA Tour records, and his 82 wins are tied with Sam Snead’s for the most in the circuit’s history.

During Woods’ prime, he was nearly unstoppable and was almost always the golf betting favourite to win any tournament he entered.

All of this added up to Woods becoming one of his generation’s most transcendent – and wealthiest – athletes.

Is Tiger Woods a Billionaire?

Yes. Tiger Woods is a billionaire. According to Forbes, Woods’ net worth in 2025 is approximately $1.3 billion. 

Woods made nearly $121 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour, but the lion’s share of his fortune came from his deal with Nike.

When Did Tiger Woods Become a Billionaire?

According to Forbes, Woods became a billionaire in 2022. By that time, Woods was essentially semi-retired from the PGA Tour. He was three wins removed from his last victory (2019 Zozo Championship). 

How Much Is Tiger Woods Worth Today?

Tiger Woods is reportedly worth $1.3 billion. Woods made just under $121 million from winnings on the PGA Tour, but the bulk of his net worth comes from endorsement deals with Rolex, Nike, and other brands.

How Much Does Nike Pay Tiger Woods?

Nike paid Tiger Woods $500 million throughout their deal.

Woods signed with Nike as a 19-year-old in 1996. Their first deal was worth $40 million but was extended several times until 2023. By the time the deal ended, Nike had paid Woods $500 million to wear their gear. 

The most famous piece of Nike apparel was Tiger’s red Nike shirt he wore on Sundays. If you enjoyed PGA Tour betting and bet on Woods, you probably felt good about things when he was donning his famous Sunday polo.

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Michael Leboff

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Michael Leboff is a freelance content writer for BetMGM. He has bylines at the NY Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and more. He specializes in NHL, tennis, soccer, and golf.

Michael Leboff is a freelance content writer for BetMGM. He has bylines at the NY Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and more. He specializes in NHL, tennis, soccer, and golf.