PGA Championship 2026 purse, payout breakdown: How much prize money does the winner make?
The 2026 PGA Championship features a record purse of $20.5 million, the highest in the tournament's history. The winner will receive $3.69 million, the third-largest payout among the four major golf championships. This year's prize money reflects continued growth in golf's financial stakes, though the PGA Championship still trails some PGA Tour signature events and other majors in total payout.
- ▪The 2026 PGA Championship has a total purse of $20.5 million, the largest in the event's history.
- ▪The winner of the 2026 PGA Championship will earn $3.69 million, an increase from the $3.42 million awarded in 2025.
- ▪Among the four major championships, the PGA Championship offers the third-highest prize money, ahead of only the British Open.
- ▪A total of 82 players who made the cut will receive prize money based on their final standings.
- ▪The payout structure shows a significant drop from first to lower positions, with 30th place receiving $121,750.
- ▪The PGA Championship purse now rivals that of the PGA Tour's signature events in size and prestige.
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