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David Feherty, the Irish-American former professional golfer and current golf broadcaster, has an estimated net worth of $3 million. This wealth has been accumulated through a diverse career encompassing professional golf, broadcasting, writing, and endorsements.
Early Career and Golfing Achievements
David William Feherty was born on August 13, 1958, in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. He turned professional in 1976 and spent a significant portion of his playing career in Europe. Feherty secured five victories on the European Tour. Specifically, these wins occurred between 1986 and 1992. In 1989 and 1990, he achieved top-ten rankings in the European Tour’s Order of Merit, finishing tenth and eighth, respectively. In 1994 and 1995, Feherty ventured onto the PGA Tour in the United States, with his best result being a second-place finish at the 1994 New England Classic. His combined career earnings from playing professional golf exceeded $3 million. He also represented Ireland in international competitions, including captaining the victorious 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup team, and played for Europe in the 1991 Ryder Cup. In addition to his five European Tour wins, he also had three Southern Africa Tour wins and three other wins including the Irish PGA Championship twice (1980, 1982) and the Ulster Professional Championship in 1989. In his PGA career, David Feherty had 3 top ten finishes and won $329,903.
Transition to Broadcasting and Media Career
Feherty retired from professional golf in 1997 and transitioned into a broadcasting career, joining CBS Sports as an on-course reporter and golf analyst. From 1997 to 2015, he served in this role, providing commentary for PGA Tour events. In September 2015, Feherty moved to NBC Sports and Golf Channel full-time, beginning in 2016, to continue in a similar capacity. The deal with NBC Sports included a renewal for his show on Golf Channel, a first-look development deal with Universal Television, and opportunities to collaborate on projects beyond golf. From 2011 to 2020, Feherty hosted his own weekly primetime talk show, “Feherty,” on the Golf Channel. The show premiered on June 21, 2011, and featured interviews with notable figures in golf and entertainment. The show was cancelled in January 2021 after its tenth season.
In July 2022, Feherty made another career move, joining LIV Golf as an analyst. He now sits in the main broadcast booth with play-by-play announcer Arlo White and fellow analyst Jerry Foltz. Many PGA Tour stars who’ve joined LIV Golf have said they were mostly attracted by huge contracts, and golf broadcaster David Feherty had essentially the same reason for bolting to the new tour. LIV made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Besides his television work, David Feherty is a contributor to Golf Magazine and had a column called “Sidespin.” He is also a New York Times and Booksense best-selling author of four books, including “A Nasty Bit of Rough,” “Somewhere in Ireland a Village Is Missing an Idiot,” “An Idiot for All Seasons,” and “David Feherty’s Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup.” He also co-announced on EA Sports’ Tiger Woods PGA Tour series with Jim Nantz, Gary McCord, and Bill Macatee. He also appeared in advertisements for the Cobra golf company, showing off his trampolining and cheerleading skills in the advert, to show off the company’s Speed drivers and woods.
Income Sources and Financial Details
Feherty’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million as of 2025. His income sources include his career as a professional golfer, broadcasting roles with networks like CBS and NBC, and his position with LIV Golf. As of March 6, 2025, the average annual pay for a David Feherty Liv Golf in the United States is $51,315 a year.
While specific details about Feherty’s contracts and earnings are not publicly available, his career moves suggest a focus on both financial gain and professional fulfillment. He has acknowledged that financial incentives were a significant factor in his decision to join LIV Golf, along with the opportunity to be a lead analyst. In 2024, Feherty extended his contract with LIV Golf through the end of the 2025 season, indicating a continued commitment to his role as an analyst.
Personal Life and Other Ventures
David Feherty became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2010 and currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Anita. Feherty also performs stand-up comedy and is on tour across the continent with “Feherty Off Tour: Wandering Around on His Own.”. In 2012, he was awarded the third-highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, for substantial contributions to the U.S. Army community through his work with the Troops First Foundation.
