Fargo's Tom Hoge Finds PGA Tour Success by Staying Loyal

Hoge's financial earnings have soared as top players defect to LIV Tour

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:12am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective view of a golf tournament, with sharp, overlapping planes of green, blue, and brown hues representing the dynamic action of the sport.Hoge's steadfast loyalty to the PGA Tour has paid off, as he has seen his earnings soar amid the LIV Tour's emergence.Fargo Today

Tom Hoge, a golfer from Fargo, North Dakota, has found tremendous success on the PGA Tour, earning over $25 million in his 12 seasons. Despite lucrative offers from the rival LIV Tour, Hoge has remained loyal to the PGA, and his decision has paid off financially as the PGA has increased purses in response to LIV's emergence.

Why it matters

Hoge's story highlights the benefits of staying committed to the PGA Tour, even as some of golf's biggest names have left for the Saudi-backed LIV Tour. His financial success shows that loyalty can be rewarded, especially as the PGA has boosted prize money to retain top talent.

The details

Hoge, a Fargo South graduate, has been on the PGA Tour since 2011 after playing on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2022, he was offered a four-year contract to join LIV, with earnings surpassing his career PGA Tour total of $12 million. However, Hoge decided to remain with the PGA Tour, and his decision has paid off, as he has doubled his career earnings since the LIV Tour began. Hoge's first and only PGA Tour victory came at the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he outlasted top players like Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay.

  • Hoge has been on the PGA Tour since 2011 after playing on the Korn Ferry Tour.
  • In 2022, Hoge was offered a four-year contract to join the LIV Tour.
  • Hoge's first and only PGA Tour victory came at the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

The players

Tom Hoge

A golfer from Fargo, North Dakota, who has found tremendous success on the PGA Tour, earning over $25 million in his 12 seasons.

Jordan Spieth

A top PGA Tour player who Hoge outlasted to win the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Patrick Cantlay

A top PGA Tour player who Hoge outlasted to win the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Hoge's story is a testament to the benefits of staying loyal to the PGA Tour, even as some of golf's biggest names have left for the lucrative LIV Tour. His financial success shows that patience and commitment can be rewarded, especially as the PGA has responded to the LIV's emergence by increasing purses.