Peter Joseph Malnati is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. Malnati has secured two victories on the PGA Tour, winning the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship and the 2024 Valspar Championship.
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Peter Malnati’s Net Worth Details
Peter Malnati’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million as of 2025. His earnings come from his prize money as a professional golfer, endorsements, and other sources.
Peter Malnati’s career earnings on the PGA Tour amount to $10,085,297.
Net Worth Growth
| Year | Net Worth |
| 2020 | $2.5 million |
| 2021 | $2.8 million |
| 2022 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million |
Prize Money
As of March 2024, Peter Malnati has earned total career earnings of $10,085,297 on the PGA Tour. His career earnings average out to $783,371 in prize money per year.
Malnati’s best year in terms of prize money was the 2020-21 PGA Tour season, where he earned $1,429,713.
In March 2024, Malnati won the Valspar Championship, earning a winner’s share of $1,512,000.
Malnati’s first PGA Tour victory came at the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship. This win earned him $738,000 and a PGA Tour exemption through the end of the 2018 season.
Career Earnings
| Year | Official Earnings | Unofficial Earnings | Total Earnings |
| 2014 | $271,326 | – | $271,326 |
| 2016 | $1,298,945 | – | $1,298,945 |
| 2017 | $358,541 | – | $358,541 |
| 2018 | $420,001 | – | $420,001 |
| 2019 | $864,496 | – | $864,496 |
| 2020 | $561,273 | $70,000 | $631,273 |
| 2021 | $1,429,713 | – | $1,429,713 |
| 2022 | $1,288,197 | – | $1,288,197 |
| 2023 | $1,369,805 | – | $1,369,805 |
| 2024 | $2,223,002 | – | $2,223,002 |
| Total | $10,085,298 | $70,000 | $10,155,298 |
Endorsements
Malnati has endorsement deals with Nike for clothing and shoes. He is also the new face of Play Yellow, a Children’s Miracle Network initiative backed by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus.
Malnati uses Titleist golf equipment, as evidenced by him being referred to as a “Titleist Brand Ambassador” in an article about his 2024 Valspar Championship win.
About Peter Malnati
| Category | Information |
| Full Name | Peter Joseph Malnati |
| Birth Date | June 13, 1987 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Birthplace | New Castle, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Current Net Worth | $4 million (2024) |
| College | University of Missouri |
| Turned Professional | 2009 |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Alicia Malnati |
| Instagram Profile | @peter_malnati |
College Career
Peter Malnati played college golf at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). Malnati’s player profile on the Titleist website confirms that he attended the University of Missouri for his college education.
In 2009, during his time at Mizzou, Malnati was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® Men’s At-Large Third Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Professional Career
Malnati turned professional in 2009 after playing college golf at the University of Missouri. He initially played on mini-tours until earning a special temporary membership on the Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) in 2013.
Malnati won his 7th tournament of the 2013 Web.com Tour season at the News Sentinel Open. He finished 18th on the 2013 Web.com Tour regular-season money list to earn his PGA Tour card for 2014.
After losing his PGA Tour card in 2014, Malnati returned to the Web.com Tour in 2015. He won the Brasil Champions tournament en route to finishing 4th on the regular-season money list, regaining his PGA Tour card for the following season.
Malnati earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship, winning by one stroke over William McGirt and David Toms. This win earned him a PGA Tour exemption through the end of the 2018 season.
After a nearly 9-year winless drought on the PGA Tour, Malnati won the 2024 Valspar Championship in March 2024 for his second career PGA Tour title.
Malnati achieved his highest Official World Golf Ranking of 65 on March 24, 2024.
Wife
Peter Malnati is married to Alicia Malnati. Peter and Alicia first met while both were students at the University of Missouri. After dating for several years, they got married in 2013.
Together, Peter and Alicia have two sons – Hatcher born in 2019, and Dash born in 2022.
Career Stats
| Category | Stats |
| PGA Tour Wins | 2 |
| Korn Ferry Tour Wins | 2 |
| Other Wins | 4 |
| Best World Ranking | 65 (March 24, 2024) |
Achievements
- Won the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship for his first PGA Tour victory.
- Won the 2024 Valspar Championship, ending a nearly nine-year winless drought on the PGA Tour.
- Earned a spot in the 2024 Masters Tournament with his Valspar Championship win.
FAQs
What is Peter Malnati’s net worth?
$4 million.
How much has Peter Malnati earned in his PGA Tour career?
$10,085,297.
When did Peter Malnati turn professional?
He turned professional in 2009.
How many PGA Tour wins does Peter Malnati have?
Malnati has 2 PGA Tour wins: the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship and the 2024 Valspar Championship.
What college did Peter Malnati attend?
University of Missouri.
Who is Peter Malnati’s wife?
Alicia Malnati.
How much did Peter Malnati win at the 2024 Valspar Championship?
Peter Malnati won $1,512,000 for his victory at the 2024 Valspar Championship.
What is Peter Malnati’s highest world ranking?
His highest world ranking is 65, achieved on March 24, 2024.
What initiative is Peter Malnati an ambassador for?
Peter Malnati is an ambassador for the Play Yellow initiative, which supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
How tall is Peter Malnati?
5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.
