BADMINTON · 24TH OF 66 COUNTRIES
Ireland badminton prize money
$154,898 won by 11 players playing for Ireland on the BWF World Tour since 2018, 0.1% of everything paid. Nhat Nguyen won the most, $103,465.
PRIZE MONEY $155k
PLAYERS PAID 11
TITLES 0
SHARE OF ALL MONEY 0.1%
Ireland's players by prize money
Everyone paid on the World Tour while playing for Ireland, doubles money split between partners
| # | Player | Overall | Best result | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nhat Nguyen | 248th | Quarter-finals, 2026 China Open | $103,465 |
| 02 | Sam Magee | 641st | Quarter-finals, 2020 Denmark Open | $17,028 |
| 03 | Chloe Magee | 645th | Quarter-finals, 2020 Denmark Open | $16,747 |
| 04 | Paul Reynolds | 915th | Quarter-finals, 2022 India Open | $6,134 |
| 05 | Joshua Magee | 947th | Quarter-finals, 2022 India Open | $5,475 |
| 06 | Rachael Darragh | 1200th | Last 16, 2024 U.S. Open | $2,645 |
| 07 | Moya Ryan | 1436th | Last 32, 2022 Malaysia Open | $1,406 |
| 08 | Kate Frost | 1527th | Last 32, 2022 Malaysia Open | $1,144 |
| 09 | Scott Guildea | 2024th | Last 16, 2025 Canada Open | $450 |
| 10 | Kate Frost | 2351st | Last 16, 2021 Swiss Open | $263 |
| 11 | Sara Boyle | 2655th | Last 16, 2018 SaarLorLux Open | $141 |
Ireland prize money by season
Every World Tour season since 2018
$12k 18
$17k 19
$13k 20
$11k 21
$17k 22
$14k 23
$9,775 24
$28k 25
$33k 26
| Draw | Prize money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | $103,990 | 67% |
| Mixed doubles | $34,962 | 23% |
| Men's doubles | $11,081 | 7% |
| Women's doubles | $3,094 | 2% |
| Women's singles | $1,770 | 1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much badminton prize money have Ireland's players won?
$154,898 on the World Tour since 2018, shared by 11 players. That is 0.1% of everything paid, 24th of 66 countries.
Who is Ireland's highest-earning badminton player?
Nhat Nguyen, with $103,465, 67% of the country's total.
Which discipline earns Ireland the most?
Men's singles, with $103,990, 67% of the total.
How many World Tour titles has Ireland won?
None. The deepest run was quarter-finals by Nhat Nguyen at the 2026 China Open.
What was Ireland's best season?
2026, with $33,000.
Where to next
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