Record Prize Money Revealed for PGA Championship: How Much Does Winner Get?
Summary
The PGA of America announced a record $20.5 million total prize for this year’s PGA Championship. The winner will receive over $3.6 million, with smaller prizes for lower places and even players who do not make the cut will earn $4,300.Key Facts
- The total prize money for the PGA Championship is $20.5 million this year.
- The winner’s prize is $3,690,000, the largest ever for this event.
- Second place will receive $2,214,000.
- Third place prize is $1,394,000.
- Fourth place gets $984,000, and prizes continue decreasing through the top ten.
- Players who miss the cut will still receive $4,300.
- This total prize is $1.5 million higher than last year.
- PGA of America CEO Terry Clark said the prize strategy balances various factors and does not try to match payouts from LIV Golf or the PGA Tour exactly.
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