Ben Griffin is giving fans a closer look at just how expensive life on the PGA Tour can be. While golfers at the top level can earn huge money, staying competitive also comes with major costs, from travel and housing to coaches, trainers, and everything needed to keep a team running.
Griffin, currently ranked 17th in the world, revealed that he spent around $50,000 per week last year on those expenses. Across a full season, that adds up quickly and shows that even a successful year on tour comes with a serious behind-the-scenes price tag.
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When asked how much a tournament week costs for a PGA tour pro he replied, “I would say this question kind of ranges very far across all PGA tour players…. My average spend is probably very high because I just had a really good season and I pay my caddy, my coach and my trainer based on my performance, you could argue my average spend this year was probably $50,0000.”
Across 30 events in 2025 that he played, that works out to around $1.5 million in expenses. That is a huge number, even when compared to the roughly $15 million he earned on the course.
An Unlikely Journey to Being One of the Top Golfers in the World for Ben Griffin
Ben Griffin’s path to the top of golf has been anything but straightforward.
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Before he became a Ryder Cup name and a multiple-time PGA Tour winner, Griffin was close to walking away from the sport entirely. The dream was there, but the money side of professional golf was wearing him down. Life on smaller tours meant constant travel, expenses piling up, and no guarantee that a good week would actually cover the cost of chasing the next one.
At one point, the pressure became too much. Griffin stepped away from competing and took a job in the mortgage business, trading tournament weeks for office hours. It could have been the end of his golf story. Instead, it became the reset he needed.
Ben Griffin lines up his putt on the first hole during the final round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
After some time away, Griffin returned with a clearer mind and a stronger sense of purpose. He worked his way back through qualifying routes, earned opportunities, and slowly rebuilt his career. Once he reached the PGA Tour, he kept climbing.
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Then came the breakout. Wins, high finishes, and consistency turned him from a feel-good comeback story into a serious player on the American golf scene.
Now, Griffin’s story stands out because it is not just about talent. It is about surviving the expensive, lonely grind of professional golf and still finding a way back.
This story was originally published by Lindys Sports on May 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Other Sports section. Add Lindys Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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