This week marks the end of the professional disc golf season with the Disc Golf Pro Tour Finals—and the winner will walk away with a massive $30,000 prize check.
But what about everyone else?
Everybody who qualifies makes at least $2,000 for playing the pro tour championship. But that is only one event.
Disc golf is their career.
How much do pro disc golfers really make?
The short answer: It depends. A pro’s income in disc golf comes down to three main things:
- How good
- How marketable they are
- And how much product they can move for sponsors
Let’s break down the two main ways disc golfers make money: tournament winnings and sponsorship deals.
💰 1. Prize Winnings: What the Scorecard Pays
Each event on the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) and other top-tier circuits offers a cash purse—usually paid out to the top 30–40% of finishers.
🎯 2025 Tournament Payout Example:
- 1st Place (Elite Series): $10,000–$15,000
- 2nd–5th Place: $4,000–$8,000
- Top 10: $2,000–$4,000
- Cash Line (30–40%): $500–$1,500
Most touring pros play 20–30 events per year, meaning consistent high placements can bring in $50,000–$150,000 annually in prize money alone.
However, only the top-tier pros earn enough through winnings to live comfortably without sponsorship support.
Example: In 2024, Calvin Heimburg earned over $120,000 in prize money, while players outside the top 50 might only bring home $10,000–$20,000.
🤝 2. Sponsorships: Where the Big Money Really Is
Prize money is nice, but in 2025, the real income for pro disc golfers comes from sponsorships, brand deals, and signature disc sales.
Top manufacturers—like Discraft, Innova, MVP, Prodigy, and Discmania—sign players to contracts that often include:
- Annual base salary or monthly retainer
- Performance bonuses (wins, podiums, world rankings)
- Travel stipends and tour vans
- Royalties on signature disc sales
🤑 Top Pro Disc Golf Sponsorship Earnings:
- Paul McBeth: 10-year, $10 million deal with Discraft
- Ricky Wysocki: $250,000/year with Dynamic Discs + bonuses
- Kristin Tattar: Estimated $200,000+/year between Latitude 64 and sales
Mid-tier players often earn $20,000–$80,000 annually from sponsors depending on their brand, fanbase, and consistency.
Pro Tip: The more fans a player has, the more discs they sell—and the more they make. It’s not just about winning; it’s about moving plastic.
📊 Total Annual Income: A Breakdown by Tier
| Player Level | Prize Money | Sponsorships | Total Estimated Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Elite Pros | $100k–$150k | $250k–$1M+ | $300k–$1.2M+ |
| Top 20 Pros | $50k–$100k | $80k–$200k | $130k–$300k |
| Mid-Tier Touring Pros | $15k–$50k | $20k–$80k | $35k–$130k |
| Lower-Tier Touring Pros | $5k–$20k | $0–$25k | $5k–$45k |
As you can see, the income spectrum is wide. While the very best are earning six figures (and sometimes more), the majority of touring pros rely heavily on sponsorships just to break even.
🛣️ Other Revenue Streams for Pros
Outside of prize money and brand sponsorships, many pro disc golfers supplement their income through:
- YouTube channels and content monetization
- Coaching and clinics
- Merchandise sales (shirts, hats, custom stamps)
- Patreon memberships from fans
The most entrepreneurial players build personal brands that support them even when they’re not winning events.
📈 Is Disc Golf Becoming More Lucrative?
Absolutely. The last five years have seen rapid growth in disc golf viewership, sponsorship money, and disc sales. With rising fan interest and streaming coverage from DGPT and JomezPro, the sport is attracting serious investment.
Prize purses are bigger, contracts are longer, and more players are making disc golf a full-time career—not just a side hustle.
🏁 Final Thoughts: How Much Do Pro Disc Golfers Make?
How much do pro disc golfers make? It depends on skill, consistency, and marketability. The top-tier players are earning hundreds of thousands—and in rare cases, even millions. But for the average touring pro, it’s still a grind that requires hustle, strategy, and smart sponsorship deals.
If you're dreaming of going pro, the future is bright—but you’ll need more than a big arm. You’ll need a brand.
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