PGA Championship 2025: Prize money payout in full
The PGA Championship prize money breakdown in full. Find out who will take home what from the record purse at Quail Hollow.
www.bunkered.co.ukHere’s the latest available information on PGA Championship prize money.
Answer in brief
- The PGA Championship purse has reached record levels in recent years, with 2026’s event carrying a total prize pool around $20.5 million. The winner earned about $3.69 million in 2026. Individual payouts decrease by position down the board.
Key details by year (highlights)
- 2026 (Aronimink, PA): Total purse around $20.5 million; winner approximately $3.69 million. Other top-10 payouts range from about $2.21 million (2nd) to roughly $553,000 (10th). These figures reflect a record purse and a standard major-format payout ladder [web sources indicate $20.5M total and $3.69M to winner for 2026; see sources discussing 2026 purse and payouts].[2][4][6]
- 2025 (Quail Hollow, NC): Purse around $19.5 million; winner around $3.42 million. The purse increase from 2024 reflected ongoing growth in major prize money. Payouts followed a similar ladder down the standings[3][5]
- 2024 (Louisville, KY): Purse was $12–20 million range depending on reporting; winners earned in the low-to-mid $3 million area. Historical reporting shows a trend of rising purses for the PGA Championship over time.[9]
What this means for players
- The PGA Championship now offers one of the richest purses in golf, with the winner typically receiving between $3.4–$3.7 million in recent years, and the total purse around $19–$20.5 million depending on the year and venue. This reflects ongoing growth in prize money for majors and adds substantial incentives for competing at Aronimink, Quail Hollow, and similar courses.[4][6][2][3][9]
Contextual notes
- Prize money figures for major events are often reported with minor variances by source due to formatting (e.g., rounding) or changes announced by the PGA of America and organizers. The trend, however, clearly shows a rising purse from 2024 through 2026 and a corresponding increase in the winner’s share.[6][2][4]
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