Karrie Webb became a pro in 1994 and quickly rose to the top as one of Australia’s top female golfers. Webb won several notable tournaments and, with 41 LPGA wins, she presently has more wins than any other female pro.
Webb may not be the highest in her rankings, but she notably was the first woman golfer to achieve over a million in earnings during the 90s. Today, her long career has served her well as she is currently holding a net worth of $15 million.
Alexis DeJoria – $100 Million
Though you rarely hear about pro-female drag racers, hopefully, that will change soon. Alexis DeJoria is a drag racer in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) but is still in pursuit to be the first woman to win a championship in the NHRA.
Her jaw-dropping net worth is mostly due to her billionaire father, John Paul DeJoria, who co-founded Paul Mitchell and also founded Patrón tequila. Patrón also sponsors DeJoria, but she may soon be making a name for herself.
Amelie Mauresmo – $8 Million
French tennis player, Amélie Mauresmo received criticism early on in her career. The critics had low expectations for her future, believing she had neither the tenacity nor the dedication to make it to a major tournament. However, Mauresmo showed her critics that she was not to be underestimated.
In 2016, she won both the Australia Open and Wimbledon and even held a number one ranking at one point in her career. In recent years, Mauresmo has been passing along her techniques as a coach and, as of 2020, she is worth about $8 million.
Roberta Vinci – $5.6 Million
Even though she never won a prominent singles tournament, Roberta Vinci became nearly unstoppable with doubles partner, Sara Errani. The ladies dominated in doubles tournaments for a solid three years! They also won both the French and US Opens in 2012, the Australian Open in 2013, and both the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2014.
Vinci retired in 2018 but she has taken home more than $11 million in prize money since her career kicked off in 1999. A dedicated player, Vinci is also the oldest pro to break into the top 10, which she did at age 33.
Ariya Jutanugarn – $12 Million
Tennis is a very lucrative sport but pro golfers are also known to make handsome salaries In Thailand, golf is very popular, making golf pro, Ariya Jutanugarn, a well-known champion.
Jutanugarn is worth about $12 million with all of her endorsements and prize money that came with her number one ranking worldwide. The pro also won the Women’s U.S. Open and the British Open.