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Cash Flow of a PGA Golfer

Mike Vogel | 5/1/2011

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The projection for a PGA golfer who earns the average tour income and endorsement income and who's a resident of Florida. Prepared by Boca Raton-based CPA Art Hurley, the projection assumes the golfer is a resident of Florida, plays in 30 tournaments in a year — 12 in states with no state income tax — and that travel, lodging and meals are for both the player and caddie.

Income
Tour earnings $1.25 million
Endorsements $4.0 million
Gross income $5.25 million
Expenses
Agent fees $525,000
Attorney fees $262,500
Golfer's salary $250,000
Accounting/financial $105,000
Lodging/meals $90,000
Caddie $62,500
Golf coach $50,000
Travel/transportation $39,000
Retirement plan $32,500
Entrance fees $30,000
Trainer/ massage therapy/ chiropractor $25,000
Golf psychologist $25,000
Office expense/ telephone/ internet $12,000
Payroll taxes $10,499
Income taxes/ other taxes(Federal/ state/ FICA/ Medicare/ self-employment) $1,444,491
Total expenses $2,963,490
Net cash flow $2,286,510

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