Marc Leishman has achieved a lot of success on the course. He was born in Warrnambool, a Victorian-era settlement. His amateur career in Australia was quite fruitful, and he won numerous junior competitions. At the age of 13, he defeated his father to win the Warrnambool Club Championship. He took home the titles of Victorian Junior Masters, South Australian Junior Masters, and Victorian Boys in 2001.
He became a professional in 2005. In 2006, he competed on the Von Nida Tour, winning two tournaments and finishing first in the order of merit. He debuted on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, ranking 92nd on the money list. In 2008, he won his first Nationwide Tour victory at the WNB Golf Classic by a record-equaling (with Chris Smith) eleven strokes. He earned the PGA Tour card for the 2009 season.
Leishman won the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2020, his fifth PGA Tour victory. Leishman came from behind to beat Jon Rahm by one stroke in the final round, shooting a final-round 65.
Leishman won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April 2021. He was paired with Cameron Smith, a fellow countryman. The pair defeated Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel in a playoff. Leishman finished 51st in the men's competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which took place in July/August 2021.
Leishman joined LIV Golf in August 2022.
Marc Leishman’s career earnings
Marc Leishman's career earnings are estimated at $41,467,703. His total earnings include $35,196,053 from official PGA tournaments and $$976,500 from unofficial tournaments, and an additional $5 million from LIV Golf tours.
Marc Leishman has made around $4,439,650 in 2023. His highest so far was in 2017 when he made around $5,937,640.
Following is a breakdown of Marc Leishman’s 2023 earnings by tournament:
The LIV Golf Chicago, he finished T2 with a score of -12, earning $1,875,000.
The LIV Golf Bedminster, he finished T7 with a score of -2, earning $570,000.
The LIV Golf Greenbrier, he finished T32 with a score of -6, earning $149,000
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The LIV Golf London, he finished T2 with a score of -14, earning $1,875,000.
The LIV Golf Andalucia, he finished T27 with a score of +4, earning $187,500.
The LIV Golf Washington DC, he finished T35 with a score of +1, earning $148,000.
The LIV Golf Tulsa, finished T36 with a score of -4, earning $146,250.
The LIV Golf Singapore, he finished T16 with a score of -8, earning $280,000.
The LIV Golf Adelaide, he finished T21 with a score of -11, earning $230,000.
The LIV Golf Orlando, he finished T26 with a score of -5, earning $159,000.
The LIV Golf Tuscon, he finished T13 with a score of -5, earning $270,400.
The LIV Golf Mayakoba, he finished T15 with a score of -3, earning $237,000.
Marc Leishman’s Contracts
Marc Leishman's golf career has attracted many sponsorships. His main sponsor is PEGA. Leishman has also partnered with other well-known brands, including Callaway Golf, Lexus, Titleist, Webjet, National Arbitration and Mediation partners, Weetbix, Amstel, and Vision 20 Australia.
Marc Leishman’s Salary
Leishman has earned a total of $37,028,053 from the PGA Tour; based on this, his average annual earnings are estimated to be $2.6 million as of October 2023.
Marc Leishman's annual earnings are as follows:
| YEAR | OFFICIAL PAYOUTS | UNOFFICIAL PAYOUTS | TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS | EARNINGS |
| 2022 | $2,015,560 | $152,500 | - | $2,168,060 |
| 2021 | $3,107,046 | $95,000 | - | $3,202,046 |
| 2020 | $3,109,752 | - | $405,000 | $3,514,752 |
| 2019 | $3,886,577 | $478,750 | $450,500 | $4,815,827 |
| 2018 | $3,771,221 | - | - | $3,771,221 |
| 2017 | $5,866,390 | $71,250 | - | $5,937,640 |
| 2016 | $1,566,824 | - | - | $1,566,824 |
| 2015 | $1,762,267 | - | - | $1,762,267 |
| 2014 | $2,558,657 | - | - | $2,558,657 |
| 2013 | $1,491,359 | - | - | $1,491,359 |
| 2012 | $1,933,761 | $123,000 | - | $2,056,761 |
| 2011 | $895,559 | - | - | $895,559 |
| 2010 | $1,488,837 | $56,000 | - | $1,544,837 |
| 2009 | $1,742,243 | - | - | $1,742,243 |
FAQs
In 2023, Marc Leishman made around $5 million, as of October 2023.
Marc Leishman has endorsement deals with Callaway Golf, Pega, Lexus, Titleist, Webjet, National Arbitration and Mediation partners, Weetbix, Amstel, and Vision 20 Australia.
Marc Leishman's average salary per year is estimated at $2.6 million as of October 2023.
Marc Leishman is 6 ft 2in or 188cm tall.
Marc Leishman's earnings over the years vary, with his highest earnings in 2017 at around $5.9 million and his second highest at $4.8 in 2019 according to Spotrac.
Marc Leishman has 6 PGA Tour wins, and 13 professional wins in total.
