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Tiger Woods Net Worth 2015

January 16, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Tiger Woods Net Worth 2015

Tiger Woods Net Worth

Full name:                           Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods
Born: December 30, 1975
Net Worth: $600 Million
Net Worth 2015:               $61.2 Million
Winnings 2015: $6.2 Million
Endorsements: $55 M
Residence:                          Jupiter Island, Florida, United States
Agent: Mark Steinberg
Agency: Excel Sports Management

Tiger Woods’ net worth has been estimated to be approximately $600 million and he is counted among the best golfers of all time. This feat makes him the second richest African American only behind Oprah Winfrey, the famous television personality. Woods, in the year 2013, proved himself as one of the big spenders. Tiger Woods earned approximately $78 million that year according to Forbes. Besides, as a legal settlement from a yacht builder who used his name for promoting yachts without Wood’s permission, Tiger also earned around $1,600,000. Woods’ Mercedes-Benz S65 which he bought that year has a current market value of $210,000. He also spent around $2,000,000 to build his Solitude yacht.

Highest Paying Sports in the World

January 4, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Highest Paying Sports

The world of entertainment is that of glitz and glamour. It offers lucrative career options for all those who are talented and manage to establish themselves. In particular, sports offer a huge hugely profitable career option. The successful athletes are among the highest paid people in the world. This is proven by the lists that are published every year by organizations who evaluate the worth of the athletes. One of the most famous and reliable lists is published by none other than Forbes. It is quite clear that the athletes earn enough from just the games and tournaments in the form of salary or prize money, let alone the endorsement deals, to put them among the wealthiest celebrities of the world.

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Highest Paying Sports in the World

1. Basketball

Reputed basketball tournaments such as the NBA are widely known among the highest paying sports events of the world. From numerous of their endorsements, the participants earns in millions besides as they also earns huge amount of salary from their respected teams. Their own signature shoes and jerseys also boost their income on yearly basis. Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, topped the Forbes list of Richest Players with $35.9 million income in 1992, $36.0 million income in 1993, $30.01 million in 1994, $43.9 million in 1995, $78.3 million income in 1997 and with $69 million total income in 1998. Former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal secured the 6th place in 1993 in the Forbes list of Richest Players with $15.2 million and again secured the 2nd place in 1994 in the list with $16.7 million.

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2. Boxing

One of the most dangerous sports of modern times, Boxing, is also reputed for being the best paying sporting event. Besides their earnings as tournament prize money, they also get good amount of profit from Pay-Per-View commissions, betting and endorsements. In 1991, legendary boxer Mike Tyson first topped the Forbes list of Richest Players with $28.6 million and again achieved the same in 1996 with a total income of $75 million. In 1992, legendary boxer Evander Holyfield topped the Forbes list of Richest Players with $60.5 million. After a little break in the Forbes list of Richest Players, Floyd Mayweather topped the list in 2012 with $85 million income and again achieved the first place in 2014 with $105 million income.

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3. Auto Racing

Various events of auto racing like the Grand Prix of Formula1 or Nascar are counted among the highest paying events in the sports universe. The involvement of risks gets compromised a bit with great winning amount as prize money besides several endorsements of reputed brands. One of the most successful F1 drivers Michael Schumacher secured the first place in 1999 in the Forbes list of Richest Players with a total income of $49 million and again achieved the same feat in 2000 with $59 million. Long before, in 1992, Auto Racing driver Ayrton Senna achieved the 3rd place of Forbes list of Richest Players with $22 million and the same year another driver Nigel Mansell also achieved the 4th place with a total income of $14.5 million.

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4. Golf

One of the most successful golfer and legendary athlete, Tiger Woods, still holds the record of being in the first place in Forbes list of Richest Players a record eleven times. Woods topped the Forbes list in 2002 with $69 million income, in 2003 with $78 million income, in 2004 with $80.3 million, in 2005 with $87 million income, in 2006 with $90 million, in 2007 with $100 million total income, in 2008 with $115 million income, in 2009 with $110 million, in 2010 with $105 million, in 2011 with $75 million and again in 2013 with a total income of $78.1 million. Many years before the amazing achievement of Tiger Wood, Jack Nickalus secured the 3rd place in 1994 in the list of richest players by Forbes with $14.8 million income and Arnold Palmer with a total income of $13.6 million also achieved the 4th place the same year in the list.

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5. American Football

American Football is widely known for being one of the highest paying sports in the universe as the players’ frequently secured position in the Forbes list of Richest Players. In 1992, Joe Montana first achieved the 7th place in the Forbes list with a total income of $9.5 million. With a total income of $22.5 million, American Football star Deion Sanders achieved the 3rd place in the list in 1995. In 2004, Legendary NFL player Peyton Manning achieved the 3rd place in the Forbes list of Richest Players with $42 million income. In 2005 with $37.5 million income, Michael Vick achieved the 4th place in the list. Tom Brady, one of the greatest football players of all time, achieved the 9th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 2006 with a total income of $29 million.

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6. Soccer

Legendary English footballer, David Beckham, first inducted in 2004 in the 8th place in the Forbes list with a total income of $28 million. He then secured the 7th place in 2005 in the list with a total income of $32.5 million and again achieved the 6th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 2007 with $33 million. In 2007, Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho achieved the 9th place in the Forbes list with $31million income. In 2008, David Beckham again secured the 2nd place in the Forbes list of Richest Players with a total income worth of $50 million. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese footballer, last year achieved the 2nd place in the Forbes 2014 list of richest players with a total income of $80 million. Last year, another great Argentine footballer Lionel Messi with a total income of $64.7 million also achieved the 4th place in the list.

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7. Tennis

Tennis is one of the most well-known of recreational sports and it is played by millions of people throughout the world. With WTA tours being among the highest paying tournaments of the world, the tennis players quite frequently secure their places in the Forbes list of Richest Players. In 1992, legendary tennis player Andre Agassi achieved the 6th position in the list, having $11 million worth of total income. Jim Courier, 1993, achieved the 9th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players with $12.6 million worth of total income. Recent days tennis star Roger Federer achieved the 6th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 2008, 2010 and 2013, having earned total income worth $35 million, $43 million and $71.5 million respectively.

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8. Ice Hockey

The physical sport of fast pace, Ice Hockey, is often nicknamed “The Fastest Game on Earth”. It is considered among the highest paying sports of the world, with its participants having secured decent places, quite frequently, in the list of Richest Players by Forbes. In 1994, famous ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky achieved the 5th place in the list with $13.5 million worth of total income. He then achieved the 10th place in the list in the following year, i.e. in 1995 with $14.5 million worth of total income. In 1997, Joe Sakic, the ice hockey player from Canada, achieved the 9th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players, with 17.9 million worth of total income. In 1998, Sergei Federov, the international ice hockey player from Russia, achieved the 3rd place in the list with a total income worth $29.8 million.

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9. Baseball

Jayson Stark, a reputed sports columnist, once described baseball as “a unique paragon of American culture,” as it is still among the major sports of America. More than 2.1 million people from the US alone participate in the sport. These participants are among the highest paid sportspersons in the world, especially because of the huge viewership of MLB. Cecil Fielder, a famous American baseball player at first achieved the 8th position in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 1993 with a total income of $12.7 million, while Alex Rodriguez achieved the 7th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 2003 with a total income of $26 million. In 2004, he again achieved the 9th place with a total income of $26.2 million and in 2011 he secured his position with $35 million total income.

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10. Cycling

Charles Minthorn Murphy, back in the year 1899, turned out to be the first cyclist to cover a mile’s distance in under a minute’s time, and thus earned himself the nickname of “Mile-a-Minute Murphy”. Cycling is looked upon as one of the most active sports in the world, ever since cycles and other human-powered vehicles have undergone innovations. There are many cycling tournaments that are counted among one of the highest paying event in the planet earth. Besides huge income from the tournament earning, the famous cyclists also gets good amount of money from their endorsers. Legendary cyclist and one of the most controversial athletes of modern days Lance Armstrong achieved the 9th place in the Forbes list of Richest Players in 2010 with a total income of $28 million.

Sports industry is indeed a place where an athlete can find great wealth and fame. That is why, many young people want to build a career in sports, in pursuit of this fame and money. However, what they forget is that it takes more than just the want for fame and wealth in sports. An athlete has to be dedicated to his sport and become really good at it first. Only then will the rest of the things follow as rewards. Sports may be lucrative, but before that, they are challenging.

Top 10 Hottest Female Golfers 2015

December 12, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Hottest Female Golfers 2015

Famous golf players such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are counted among the richest and the highest paid athletes in the world. In fact, golf has the recognition as one of the highest earning sports of the planet. Internationally famous golf players have their own sets of endorsements from several big brands besides their income from their tour winnings. Golfers appeared in several of ad campaigns by the reputed companies and also featured in many well-known magazines. Even female golfers are also counted among the highest earners and have their own sets of tournament to shine. Female golfers possess well-shaped bodies due to their relationship with active sports and also have huge cash on the bank to prove them among the most desirable athletes. And here is the list of Top 10 Hottest Female Golfers 2015.

Top 10 Hottest Female Golfers 2015

1. Sandra Gal

Sandra Gal was born on May 9 1985 at Düsseldorf in Germany and is currently a representative of Germany in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2007, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2008. She has succeeded in obtaining 1 professional win so far. At 29 years of age, she is a resident of Orlando, Florida, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T15 in 2011 ANA Inspiration, T12 in 2012 LPGA Championship, 3rd in 2012 U.S. Women’s Open, T25 in 2013 Women’s British Open, and T19 in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.83 meter and is also well-known as one of the most attractive women in the field of golf.

2. Lexi Thompson

Lexi Thompson was born on February 10, 1995 at Coral Springs, Florida, U.S. as Alexis Thompson and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2010, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2012. She has succeeded in obtaining 6 professional win so far. At 19 years of age, she is a resident of Coral Springs, Florida, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing First place in ANA Inspiration in 2014, T17 in 2014 LPGA Championship, T7 in 2014 U.S. Women’s Open, T17 in 2012 Women’s British Open, and 3rd in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.83 meter and is counted as most glamorous women in golf.

3. Sydnee Michaels

Sydnee Michaels was born on June 15, 1988 at Upland, California, U.S. and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2010, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2012. She has succeeded in obtaining 2 professional win so far. At 26 years of age, she is a resident of Temecula, California, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T68 in ANA Inspiration in 2006, T22 in 2014 LPGA Championship, T64 in 2008 U.S. Women’s Open, T52 in 2013 Women’s British Open, and T37 in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.70 meter and is among the most beautiful women in the field of golf.

4. Natalie Gulbis

Natalie Gulbis was born on January 7, 1983 at Sacramento, California, U.S. as Natalie Anne Gulbis and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2001, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2002. She has succeeded in obtaining 4 professional win so far. At 31 years of age, she is a resident of Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T3 in ANA Inspiration in 2006, T5 in 2005 LPGA Championship, T4 in 2005 U.S. Women’s Open, T8 in 2005 Women’s British Open, and T52 in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.75 meter and is also counted as one of the prettiest women in golf.

5. Jessica Korda

Jessica Korda was born on February 27, 1993 at Bradenton, Florida, U.S. and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2010, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2011. She has succeeded in obtaining 3 professional win so far. At 21 years of age, she is a resident of Bradenton, Florida, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T24 in ANA Inspiration in 2014, T40 in 2014 LPGA Championship, T7 in 2013 U.S. Women’s Open, T5 in 2014 Women’s British Open, and T37 in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.80 meter and is also well-known as one of the most stylish and fashionable women in the field of golf.

6. Christel Boeljon

Christel Boeljon was born on 30 July 1987 at Beverwijk, Netherlands as Christel Wilhelmina Boeljon and is currently a representative of Netherlands in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2009, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2011. She has succeeded in obtaining 3 professional win so far. At 27 years of age, she is a resident of Netherlands. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T15 in ANA Inspiration in 2011, T23 in 2012 LPGA Championship, made CUT in 2014 U.S. Women’s Open, T47 in 2013 Women’s British Open, and made CUT in 2014 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.65 meter and is one of the most gorgeous women golfers.

7. Paula Creamer

Paula Creamer was born on August 5, 1986 at Mountain View, California, U.S. as Paula Caroline Creamer and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2004, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2005. She has succeeded in obtaining 12 professional win so far. At 28 years of age, she is a resident of Windermere, Florida, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T13 in ANA Inspiration in 2013, T3 in 2005 LPGA Championship, first place in 2010 U.S. Women’s Open, T3 in 2012 Women’s British Open, and 7th position in 2014 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.75 meter and is among the most stunning women of golf.

8. Cristie Kerr

Cristie Kerr was born on October 12, 1977 at Miami, Florida, U.S. and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 1996, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 1997. She has succeeded in obtaining 23 professional win so far. At 37 years of age, she is a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T2 in ANA Inspiration in 2009, won the in 2010 LPGA Championship, won the in 2007 U.S. Women’s Open, T2 in 2006 Women’s British Open, and T67 in 2014 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.60 meter and is considered as one of the most desirable women of golf.

9. Melissa Reid

Melissa Reid was born on 19 September 1987 at Derby, England as Melissa Rose Reid and is currently a representative of England in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2007, and she has been a part of the LET Tour since 2008. She has succeeded in obtaining 4 professional win so far. At 27 years of age, she is a resident of England. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing T33 in ANA Inspiration in 2011, T64 in 2013 LPGA Championship, T50 in 2012 U.S. Women’s Open, T16 in 2007 Women’s British Open, and made CUT in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.70 meter and is also well-known as one of the hottest women in the field of golf.

10. Michelle Wie

Michelle Wie was born on October 11, 1989 at Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. as Michelle Sung Wie and is currently a representative of American in international golf championships. Her professional life began in 2005, and she has been a part of the LPGA Tour since 2009. She has succeeded in obtaining 4 professional win so far. At 25 years of age, she is a resident of Jupiter, Florida, in the U.S. She has received attention for her skill and technique, and has succeeded in finishing 2nd in ANA Inspiration in 2014, 2nd in 2005 LPGA Championship, won the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open, T3 in 2005 Women’s British Open, and T37 in 2013 Evian Championship. She has a recorded height of 1.85 meter and is also well-known as one of the most charming women in the field of golf.

Many other hottest female golf players such as Belen Mozo and Sharmila Nicollet also deserve to be on the list of hottest female golf players. Sharmila Nicollet with Indian origin was qualified for the Ladies European Tour in 2012 and also achieved the twenty-second place in the Hero Honda Women’s Indian Open. On the other hand Belen Mozo won both the Women’s British Amateur and British Girls Amateur Championships as an amateur player.

Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Most Handsome Athletes 2015

One of the greatest sources of entertainment is sports, and all over the world, there are huge sports fanatics with their allegiance lying with different teams and their players. Based on performance and contribution to the victory of the team these players play for, their fan base is increased. But, that is not the only reason why athletes are so popular. Athletes are at par with Hollywood stars, and they become all the more popular when megabrands hire them for endorsement deals. The players receive huge salaries from their teams as well as the companies, and are always under public speculations for their exact worth. While talent and wealth make the top athletes hugely sought after, there is another thing that works in their favour: appearance. Earlier, only the women athletes were judged on the basis of their looks, but, now, the appearance of the male sports stars are also very important, so much so that even the newest members of the industry who have not been able to make a mark yet with their skills, are becoming hot favourites. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015.

Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

1. Bobby Brown

Born in 1991, 23 year old Bobby Brown is originally from Armenia, but as a freestyle skier, he represents the United States of America. He specializes in slopestyle and big air competitions. During a training session in California, he became the first skier who performed multiple variations of triple cork or triple flip. He is also the first skier who has landed a Switch Double Misty 1440, along with a Triple Cork 1440. The first-ever perfect score of 100 at the Big Air event was scored by him at Winter X Gaming XIV, and at the same, he also won the Slopestyle event. At the Olympics, 2014, his cute smile set the temperature soaring. Red Bull, Skullcandy, Smith Optics, Under Armour, Salomon, Dakine and Breckenridge resort are his sponsors.

2. Olivier Giroud

28 year old Olivier Giroud, born in 1986, plays as a striker in the national football team of France, and is also a part of Arsenal in the English Premier League. As a professional footballer, he is has a unique gameplay, boosted by a physical approach, link up play, shot power and strength, along with exceptional heading capability. On top of that, he is well-known for his runs to the front post, to outwit the defenders. He has been capped more than 30 times during his professional career as a part of France which began in 2011. He was part of the team that made it to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup of 2014, where he was quite a treat to the eyes, not just for his style of playing, but also for his handsome size. He recently extended his sponsorship deal with Puma.

3. Nathan Bartholomay

25 year old Nathan Bartholomay was born in 1989, and is a pair skater who represents the United States of America. With his former skating partner Felicia Zhang, he has succeeded in obtaining a silver in 2014 and before that, a bronze in 2013, at the Nationals. With his partner Zhang, Bartholomay made his way to some of the top notch tournaments. However, despite the display of exceptional talent, they had to say off the podium. They participated in the Winter Olympics, 2014, where they were invited to replace the duo Denney/Coughlin who were injured, and finished 12^th, after which, in July, 2014, the duo officially declared the end of their successful partnership. Nathan is not only graceful on the wheels, but is also easy on the eyes because of his Disney prince stance.

4. Eric Decker

Born in 1987, 27 year old Eric Decker is an American football player who serves as the wide receiver in the National Football League for the New York Jets. He began his career as a college football player, and also dabbled in baseball. He played for the University of Minnesota, after which he started his professional career as an American footballer in the NFL of 2010. Decker has recently teamed up with Muscle Pharm for an endorsement deal, and is also promoting a sponsorship with Ruffles. Decker has his own television show which is called E! Known among his fellow players as a charismatic yet humble person, Decker is definitely one of the hottest players of football, what with his perfect jawline and all. Plus, being a new dad to a baby girl increases his hotness quotient.

5. J. J. Redick

Born in 1984, 30 year old J. J. Redick is a professional basketball player who is currently associated with the NBA and plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. He began playing basketball as a college basketball player for the Duke University. There he set several records. From there, his career as a professional in this sport began with the Orlando Magic back in 2006, after which he gave some really remarkable performances. He is the record holder for the most ACC points and the most career ACC tournaments points. However, in 2009, his record of ACC career points was broken by Tyoer Hansbrough. Apart from his great skills which makes him a potential big-shot in basketball, he is quite a looker.He is currently the face of ShotLoc Basketball Training Kit.

6. Fabio Fognini

27 year old Fabio Fognini was born in 1987, and is a professional tennis player. He is currently at the Italian No. 1 position. As for his world ranking in singles, his career high position is World No. 13, which he achieved in 2014. His favourite surface is red clay, and he has won many a successful match on this surface, which includes 3 ATP singles, in Viña del Mar, Hamburg and Stuttgart, as well as the highest levels of some of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis, such as the French Open. Fognini is noted for his counterpunching style with the use of clean ground strokes. His playing equipment are manufactured by Babolat, while he endorses the apparel and shoe lines by Adidas. He is also quite soothing to look at, with his tousled hair and stubble.

7. Ignazio Abate

28 year old Ignazio Abate was born in 1986, and is a professional player of soccer, from Italy. He serves as a fullback for Milan in Serie A. He is considered as one of the fastest players in majority of the prestigious leagues when it comes to soccer, and is widely known for his quick sprint down the right wing. Abate began his soccer career as an amateur player, and then graduated to join the youth system of Milan back in 1999. Having played at the different levels of youth international football, he succeeded to move to the U-21 team of Italy, and played for it until he joined the senior national team of his country. In about two years of his debut, he made his first international goal against Germany in 2013. In addition to being a good player, he is quite easy on the eyes, too.

8. Michael Frolik

Born in 1988, 26 year old Michael Frolik from Czech Republic is a professional ice hockey player. He is currently representing Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. Before he traded to Winnipeg Jets, he had helped his previous team, Chicago Blackhawks, to reach victory in the Stanley Cup in 2013. He began his career at the NHL back in 2006. He considers Jaromír Jágr of Klando his role model, and has quite often been compared to him. Frolik is even referred to as The Baby Jágr. The resemblance in their playing styles is obvious, and they are also quite starkly similar in appearances. Apart from being known for his handsome appearance, Frolik is also reputed as the first ever player in the history of NHL to score more than one career penalty shot goal in post-season.

9. Rafael Nadal

28 year old Rafael Nadal was born in 1986, and is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is currently positioned as the World No. 3. Nadal is considered as one of the greatest legends on clay court in the history of lawn tennis. He is, in fact, referred to as The King of Clay. But, he has also evolved as an all-court player, thereby having emerged as one of the finest all-rounders in tennis. He has clinched a large number of the most prestigious titles and awards, some of which are the 14 Grand Slam singles titles, 2008 Olympic gold medal, 27 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and 15 ATP World Tour 500 wins, having set a record in the latter two. Apart from being a legendary tennis player, he is one of the world’s most handsome athletes. He endorses top brands, including Nike.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

Born in 1985, 29 year old Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player from Portugal. He is the captain of the national football team of his country, and he also serves as the forward in the Spanish club Real Madrid. He proved himself to be one of the most expensive players in the world of soccer, when his transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United 2009 cost £80 million. He debuted in the Portuguese football team in 2003, and since then, he has received caps more than a hundred times. As a Portuguese player, he became the first to ever score 50 goals at an international level of soccer. He is an exceptional contemporary soccer player, but is also extremely popular for his appearance and style. He is in endorsement deals with several major brands, including Nike.

Beauty is defined by different people in different ways. Besides, the world of sports is filled with some of the most stylish, handsome and well-built men. What our team has assembled is not an exhaustive list, and frankly, no such list can exist on the subject. Athletes like short track racer Michael Gilday, soccer player Lionel Messi, tennis player Novak Djokovic, etc. all deserve a place in the list of the most handsome athletes.

Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Richest Golfers 2015

Golf has always been counted among the highest paying sports in the world, so much so, that the common idea associated with this sport is that it is forte of only the rich and elite. However, it has been observed, particularly in the past couple of decades, that people from different financial backgrounds are participating in this game. Irrespective of the economic standard of the golfers, the sport is still among the highest paying ones. Golfing legends such as Tiger Woods makes his money in millions, something that is quite a feat even for the sportsmen of other genres. Players competing in the PGA or European tours gain as much fame as they earn wealth from winnings, as well as from their endorsements. Some of the top companies hire these golfers to be the face of the brands. So let us consider the Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015.

Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015

1. Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 79 PGA Tour titles and 40 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2005. Tiger Woods became the champion of the PGA in 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 2000, 2002 and 2008, and won the Open Championship in 2000, 2005 and 2006. With a cumulative total income of $83,091,508 last season, he reached the 1st place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $71,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $12,091,508 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Tiger Woods earned a total of $86,124,386 with $9,124,386 on-course income and $77,000,000 off-course income.

2. Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 42 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 2004, 2006 and 2010. Phil Mickelson became the champion of the PGA in 2005. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2013 won the Open Championship in 2013. With a cumulative total income of $52,009,156 last season, he reached the 2nd place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $45,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $7,009,156 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Phil Mickelson earned a total of $45,335,267, with $5,335,267 as on-course income and $40,000,000 as off-course income.

3. Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 62 PGA Tour titles and 2 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964. Arnold Palmer became the runners up of the PGA Championships in 1964, 1968 and 1970. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1960 won the Open Championship in 1961 and 1962. With a cumulative total income of $40,000,000 last season, he reached the 3rd place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $40,000,000 off-course with his endorsements. In the 2012-13 season, Arnold Palmer earned a total of $36,040,000 with $40,000 as on-course income and $36,000,000 as off-course income.

4. Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 73 PGA Tour titles and 10 Champions Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986. Jack Nicklaus became the champion of the PGA in 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1980. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1962, 1967, 1972 and 1980 won the Open Championship in 1966, 1970 and 1978. With a cumulative total income of $26,009,625 last season, he reached the 4th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $26,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $9,625 on-course as his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Jack Nicklaus earned a total of $28,047,000, with $47,000 as on-course income and $28,000,000 as off-course income.

5. Henrik Stenson

Henrik Stenson is a Swedish professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 4 PGA Tour titles and 8 European Tour titles. He reached the T14 Position of the Masters Tournament in 2014. Henrik Stenson became the second runner-up in the PGA Championships in 2013 and 2014. He also became the U.S. Open T14 in 2014 and became runners up in the Open Championship in 2013. With a cumulative total income of $21,444,670 last season, he achieved the 5th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $2,850,000 off-course through his endorsements and $18,594,670 on-course from his winnings.

6. Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 9 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He reached the T8 position of the Masters Tournament in 2014. Rory McIlroy became the champion of the PGA in 2012 and 2014. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 2011 won the Open Championship in 2014. With a cumulative total income of $20,608,789 last season, he reached the 6th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $18,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $2,608,789 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Rory McIlroy earned a total of $22,582,782, with $15,582,782 as on-course income and $7,000,000 as off-course income.

7. Gary Player

Gary Player is a South African professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 24 PGA Tour tiles and 73 Sunshine Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1961, 1974 and 1978. Gary Player became the champion of the PGA in 1962 and 1972. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1965, and won the Open Championship in 1959, 1968 and 1974. With a cumulative total income of $16,009,625 last season, he reached the 7th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $16,000,000 off-course through his endorsements and $9,625 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Gary Player earned a total of $14,012,000, with $12,000 as on-course income and $14,000,000 as off-course income.

8. Adam Scott

Adam Scott is an Australian professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 11 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He reached the first position of the Masters Tournament in 2013. Adam Scott became the T3 in PGA Championships in 2006. He also became the U.S. Open T9 in 2014 and became runners up in the Open Championship in 2012. With a cumulative total income of $15,648,068 last season, he achieved the 8th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $7,600,000 off-course through his endorsements and $8,048,068 on-course through his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Adam Scott earned a total of $8,800,286, with $3,800,286 as on-course income and $5,000,000 as off-course income.

9. Ernie Els

Ernie Els is a South African professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 19 PGA Tour titles and 28 European Tour titles. He achieved the runners up position of the Masters Tournament in 2000 and 2004. Ernie Els became the T3 of the PGA in 1995 and 2007. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997, and earned the Open Championship in 2002 and 2012. With a cumulative total income of $14,689,536 last season, he achieved the 9th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $12,500,000 as off-course through his endorsements and $2,189,536 on-course through his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Ernie Els earned a total of $18,610,625, with $4,610,625 as on-course income and $14,000,000 as off-course income.

10. Greg Norman

Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 20 PGA Tour titles and 14 European Tour titles. He reached the runner-up position of the Masters Tournament in 1986, 1987 and 1996. Greg Norman became the T2 of the PGA in 1986 and 1993. He also became the runner-up of the U.S. Open in 1984 and 1995, and won the Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. With a cumulative total income of $14,000,000 last season, he reached the 10th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $14,000,000 off-course through his endorsements. In the 2012-13 season, Greg Norman earned a total of $17,078,710 with $78,710 as on-course income and $17,000,000 as off-course income.

Apart from these golf players, there are still other golfers who can also be mentioned while discussing the earning player of 2015 in golf. For instance, Sergio Garcia earned a total of $11,911,237 in the last season, including $3,411,237 as on-course income and $8,500,000 as off-course income. On the other hand, Justin Rose earned a total of $11,753,672, inclusive of $6,253,672 as winning money and $5,500,000 from endorsements.

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Tiger Woods Net Worth

Full name: Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods Born: December 30, 1975 Net Worth: $600 Million Net Worth 2015: $61.2 Million Winnings 2015: $6.2 Million Endorsements: $55 M Residence: Jupiter Island, Florida, United States Agent: Mark Steinberg Agency: Excel Sports Management

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1. Tiger Woods

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8. Adam Scott

9. Ernie Els

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Full name: Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods
Born: December 30, 1975
Net Worth: $600 Million
Net Worth 2015: $61.2 Million
Winnings 2015: $6.2 Million
Endorsements: $55 M
Residence: Jupiter Island, Florida, United States
Agent: Mark Steinberg
Agency: Excel Sports Management