PGA Championship Increases Purse to Record $20.5 Million
The PGA Championship has increased its prize purse to a record $20.5 million for 2026, up from $19 million in 2025. The winner will receive $3.69 million, and the top three finishers will each earn over $1 million. Despite the increase, the purse ranks third among the four major golf championships.
- ▪The 2026 PGA Championship purse is $20.5 million, up from $19 million in 2025.
- ▪The winner will receive $3.69 million, compared to $3.42 million awarded to Scottie Scheffler in 2025.
- ▪The Masters had a $22.5 million purse in 2026, while the U.S. Open paid out $21.5 million in recent years.
- ▪The last-place finisher at the PGA Championship will earn $23,900, and players who missed the cut receive $4,300.
- ▪LIV Golf events now offer $33 million per event, with $23 million for individual competition and $10 million for teams.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 14:21:10 +0000 |
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