The 2024 PGA Championship offered a staggering $18.5 million prize purse, a $1 million increase from 2023. Held at the prestigious Valhalla Golf Club, the tournament showcased top-tier golf with significant financial rewards for players.
This impressive purse is part of the massive $398,900,000 allocated across 37 of the 38 scheduled 2024 PGA Tour events. The Players Championship boasts the largest purse at $25 million, with the winner taking home a remarkable $4.5 million. These substantial payouts highlight the lucrative nature of professional golf.
Xander Schauffele, the 2024 PGA Championship winner, earned a well-deserved $3.3 million. The remaining prize money was distributed among the other players based on their final rankings, reflecting the tournament’s commitment to rewarding excellence.
A complete breakdown of the prize money distribution for all players is available after the tournament’s conclusion. This transparency allows fans and players to understand how the substantial purse is allocated based on performance.
The PGA Championship’s payout structure prioritizes top performance, with the winner receiving a significant portion of the purse. The remaining prize money is distributed on a tiered system, ensuring fair compensation for all participants based on their final standing.
In the case of a tie, the combined earnings for the tied positions are divided equally among the tied players. This ensures equitable distribution of prize money for those finishing with the same score.
A detailed breakdown of payouts for each position, from 1st to 78th place, provides a comprehensive overview of the financial incentives. This highlights the substantial rewards available to players competing in this prestigious championship.
Players missing the cut after 36 holes, or those making the cut but unable to complete 72 holes, receive $4,000. This guarantees all participants receive compensation for their efforts, regardless of their final placement.