PGA Championship 2026 prize money: Full payout from record ...
Aaron Rai has done the unthinkable and seized the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club. Here's how much Rai nets from his first major victory.
www.golfchannel.comThe 2026 PGA Championship purse is a record $20.5 million, with the winner taking about $3.69 million. The full payout increases the total prize pool by $1.5 million from 2025.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
- Total purse: $20.5 million
- Winner’s share: $3.69 million
- Number of players earning a share (made the cut): 82
- Payouts scale down from the winner to those who miss the cut, with those missing the cut receiving a stipend (e.g., $4,300)
Why this matters
- A record purse reflects growing prize money in majors and aligns with other signature PGA Tour events.
- The increased purse accompanies additional exemptions and incentives for the champion, including potential exemptions into future majors and events (varies by sponsor and tour rules).
If you’d like, I can pull the exact top-10 breakdown and the exact amounts for each finishing position from the latest sources and present it in a neat list or table.