7 Richest female golfers in the world and their net worth

• Golfers in the professional circuit earn more than enough from their careers to lead a life of luxury 
• Even though women in golf earn far less than their male counterparts, they earn more than most athletes from other sports
• Swedish legendary player Annika Sorenstam is the richest female golfer in the world with a net worth of $40 million

Who are the richest female golfers in the world? Even though women in golf earn far less than their male counterparts, they earn more than most athletes from other sports. Well, this shouldn’t be a surprise because in the world of sports, golf occupies the top position in terms of the wealth associated with it.

Golfers in the professional circuit earn more than enough from their careers to lead a life of luxury even after retirement. In fact, some of the wealthiest golfers in the world are retired. With that said, let’s take a look at the seven the richest female golfers in the world?

7. Cristie Kerr – $7 Million

Cristie Kerr. Photo/ LPGA.

American golfer Cristie Kerr has won 20 times on the LPGA Tour, including two major championships. She is one of the most popular female golfers and it’as no surprise that she has a whopping net worth of $7 million. According to Wikipedia, Kerr has earned over $19 million from golf over the years.

The 49-year-old has been associated with big brands such as Lacoste, Double Cross Vodka, Richard Mille and Titleist over the years.

6. Paula Creamer – $8 Million 

Paula Creamer is arguably one of the most popular names in women’s golf at the moment. Creamer has so far won 12 tournaments, including 10 on the LPGA Tour. She has so far won one major championship – the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open.

Creamer’s career earnings are over $12 million and she is one of the richest female golfers in the world with a net worth of $8 million.

5. Suzann Pettersen – $10 Million

Suzann Pettersen. Photo/ Golfweek – USA Today.

Norwegian great Suzann Pettersen is best known for her time in the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. Although she is retired, Pettersen will always be remembered as one of the best female golfers the world has ever seen. She won a total of 21 titles in her legendary career, including 15 on the LPGA Tour.

Pettersen never reached world number one but held the second position on several occasions. The 42-year-old has a net worth of $10 million.

4. Stacy Lewis – $10 Million 

Stacy Lewis is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. The 38-year-old has so far won 14 titles, including 13 on the LPGA Tour. She has won two major championships – the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2011 and the Women’s British Open two years later. Lewis is one of the richest female golfers in the world.

3. Karrie Webb – $15 Million

Karrie Webb. Photo/ Golf Australia Magazine.

Australia’s Karrie Webb is another famous player on our list of the richest female golfers in the world. Webb is a legend in women’s golf, having won 41 times out of her 49 tour appearances, which is more than any other active player. The 49-year-old has earned over $30 million in her golf career and has a net worth of $15 million. Webb mainly plays on the LPGA Tour, but also turns out once or twice a year on the ALPG Tour in Australia.

2. Lorena Ochoa – $15 Million 

Lorena Ochoa is a former professional golfer from Mexico who competed on the LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010. She held the top spot in the golf rankings for 158 consecutive weeks from 23 April 2007 to when she retired on 2 May 2010.

Ochoa, who is currently 42, announced her retirement from golf at the age of 28. She is second on the list of the richest female golfers with a net worth of $15 million.

1. Annika Sorenstam – $40 Million 

Swedish legendary player Annika Sorenstam is the richest female golfer in the world with a net worth of $40 million. Sorenstam is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time and it shouldn’t be a surprise that she has such a massive net worth.

Annika Sorenstam is the richest golfer in the world. Photo/ NBC Sports.

The 53-year-old has won over 72 events in her legendary career, including 10 major tournament titles. According to Sportskeeda, her career earnings are over $22 million. She is associated with big brands such as Rolex, Lexus, Cutter and Buck, and Callaway, which pay her huge sums annually.