PGA Tour Prize Money 2025

In the PGA, the tour golfers are set to make a lot of money during the 2025 season thanks to the PGA Tour prize money on offer. It is not just the betting favourites who make a significant amount of money through tournament earnings.

There are weekly events throughout the PGA Tour schedule, with players being able to earn $4,500,000 if they win an event. This was the case when Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship earlier this year in March. This makes the season very competitive between players of all skill levels. Looking at these previous winners during the season can help you make more informed decisions when it comes to golf betting.

How Does The PGA Tour Prize Money Work?

PGA Tour prize money is distributed based on finishing position, with the winner typically receiving a significant percentage of the total purse. Each PGA Tour Event on the schedule will have its dedicated prize purse, which is the overall amount of money available for the players to earn. Amounts will differ depending on the event. For example, an event like the Masters has a designated purse of $20million. However, an event like the Puerto Rico Open has a designated purse of only $4million.

The winner of each tournament will typically receive around 18% of the designated purse. The remaining prize money will be distributed to the other players in the event based on their finishing position. When players are tied in a position, the prize money is then calculated by combining the prize money for all tied positions and dividing it by the number of players that are in the tie. For example, if there are three players tied for second, their prize money would be the combined prize money for second, third and fourth place, divided by three. Many tournaments on the PGA Tour also have a cut line; on Friday, players who shoot a specific score are eligible to compete in the final two rounds. The players who do make the cut receive prize money regardless of what position they finish in.

RBC Canadian Open Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Ryan Fox, $1,764,000
2nd & 3rd Payout: Sam Burns, $1,068,200 & Kevin Yu, $676,200

Purse: $9.8 million

Tournament date: June 5-8

Ryan Fox earned his second PGA Tour title this season, all within a month. It came down to the wire when Fox managed to force a playoff against the event leader, Sam Burns. Fox managed to seal the win with a birdie on the fourth extra hole.

The Memorial Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Scottie Scheffler, $4 million
2nd & 3rd Payout: Ben Griffin, $2,200,000 & Sepp Straka, $1,400,000

Purse: $20 million

Tournament date: May 29- June 1

Just like last year, Scottie Scheffler was the eventual winner at Muirfield Village Golf Club. He finished the tournament -10 under, which was a comfortable finish at the top.

Charles Schwab Challenge Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Ben Griffin, $1,710,000
2nd & 3rd Payout: Matti Schmid, $1,035,300 & Bud Cauley, $655,000

Purse: $9.5 million

Tournament date: May 22-25

Ben Griffen managed to pick up his first individual title as a professional on the PGA Tour. Griffin finished 12-under for the week, as he just beat second-place Matti Schmid by one shot.

PGA Championship Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Scottie Scheffler, $3,420,000
2nd & 3rd Payout: Bryson DeChambeau, $1,418,667 & Harris English, $1,418,667

Purse: $19 million

Tournament date: May 15-18

Scheffler managed to pick up his third career major at the PGA Championship. Scottie was coming into the final round with a three-shot lead. Early on in the back nine of the final round, John Rahm managed to catch up. Scheffler managed to pull away from the Spaniard and finish the tournament with a five-shot lead.

Truist Championship Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Sepp Straka, $3.6 million

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Justin Thomas, $1,760,000, & Shane Lowry, $1,760,000

Tournament date: May 8-11

Sepp Straka is now seen as an elite player on the PGA Tour. After his victory Sunday at the Truist Championship, Straka can count himself among the top 10 players in the Official World Golf Ranking.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Scottie Scheffler, $1,782,000

Purse: $9.9 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Erik van Rooyen, $1,079,100 & Sam Stevens, $683,100
Tournament date: May 1-4

This victory was Scheffler’s first of the season; he managed to finish at 31-under, which helped him see victory very comfortably. His score on the weekend also tied the PGA Tour record for a 72-hole event.

Zurich Classic of New Orleans Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Andrew Novak/Ben Griffin, $1,329,400 (per player)

Purse: $9.2 million

2nd & 3rd Payouts: N. Hojgaard / R. Hojgaard, $818,800 (per player) & J. Knapp / F. Capan III, $542,800 (per player)

Tournament date: April 24-27

Novak and Griffin both picked up their first PGA Tour wins in the only team event that is played on the tour. The pair finished the event 28-under and played a best ball format on Thursday and Saturday, and then switched to an alternate shot format on Friday and Sunday.

RBC Heritage Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Justin Thomas, $3.6 million

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Andrew Novak, $2,160,000 & Daniel Berger, $960,000

Tournament date: April 17-20

Justin Thomas, who is a fan favourite in the golf world, managed to get his first PGA Tour win since 2022 in a tense playoff over Andrew Novak. Thomas made a birdie on the first playoff hole to pick up the victory.

Masters Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Rory McIlroy, $4.2 million

Purse: $21 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Justin Rose, $2,268,000 & Patrick Reed, $1,428,000

Tournament date: April 10-13

In a tournament that was seen as a golf rollercoaster, Mcllory managed to complete the golfer’s dream of a career Grand Slam with a playoff win over Englishman Justin Rose. McIlory had the lead on the back-nine, but he had made a double bogey on the 13th and bogeys on the 14th and 18th, mixed in with birdies on the 15th and 17th.

Valero Texas Open Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Brian Harman, $1.710 million

Purse: $9.5 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Ryan Gerard, $1,035,500 & Maverick McNealy, $560,500

Tournament date: April 3-6

Brian Harman secured his fourth PGA Tour title in his professional career and ended his two-year title drought. Many players in the event struggled with the windy conditions, including Harman, who was able to win despite shooting 3-over in the final round.

Texas Children’s Houston Open Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Min Woo Lee, $1.710 million

Purse: $9.5 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Gary Woodland, $845,500 & Scottie Scheffler, $845,500

Tournament date: March 27-30

Min Woo Lee won his first title on the PGA Tour, finishing 20-under. It was very close at the top as he had Gary Woodland and Scottie Scheffler behind him in second place, with the pair finishing 19-under.

Valspar Championship Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Viktor Hovland, $1.566 million

Purse: $8.7 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Justin Thomas, $948,300 & Jacob Bridgeman, $600,300

Tournament date: March 20-23

Viktor Hovland only just managed to beat Justin Thomas at the Valspar Championship to pick up his first PGA Tour win since the 2023 season.

Players Championship Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million

Purse: $25 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: J.J Spaun, $2,725,000 & Tom Hoge, $1,325,000
Tournament date: March 13-16

Mcllory picked up his second career Players Championship win. Bizarrely, McIlory’s win had to be decided on Monday with a three-hole aggregate playoff against J.J. Spaun after they both finished the event 12-under. Spaun put his tee shot in the water on the 17th, which resulted in him shooting a six, which gave Mcllory an easy playoff victory.

Arnold Palmer Invitational Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Russell Henley, $4 million

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Colin Morikawa, $2,200,000 & Corey Conners, $1,400,000

Tournament date: March 6-9

Russell Henley claimed his fifth career PGA Tour win in his 14-year professional career. An eagle chip-in on the 16th hole highlighted Henley’s 2-under 70 on Sunday.

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Joe Highsmith, $1,656,000

Purse: $9.2 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Jacob Bridgeman, $818,800 & J.J Spaun, $818,800

Tournament date: Feb. 27-March 2

Highsmith won his first PGA Tour title at the Cognizant Classic. He finished 19-under, thanks to back-to-back 64s in the final two rounds.

Mexico Open at VidantaWorld Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Brian Campbell, $1.26 million

Purse: $7 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Aldrich Potgieter, $763,000 & Isaiah Salinda, $483,000

Tournament date: Feb. 20-23
Campbell secured his first PGA Tour win; it went down to the wire as he entered the playoff holes with Aldrich Potgieter. Campbell managed to secure the win with a birdie on the second playoff hole. 

Genesis Invitational Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Ludvig Aberg, $4 million

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Maverick McNealy, $2,200,000 & Scottie Scheffler, $1,200,000

Tournament date: Feb. 13-16

Aberg racked up his second title on the PGA Tour. He shot a final round 66 to win by one shot over Maverick McNealy. The Swedish native had four birdies on the back-nine to claim the victory.

WM Phoenix Open Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Thomas Detry, $1,656,000

Purse: $9.2 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Daniel Berger, $818,800 & Michael Kim, $818,800

Tournament date: Feb. 6-9

Detry won for the first time on the PGA Tour. He finished at 24-under, which saw him comfortably win at TPC Scotsdale. He birdied the final four holes in the final round.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Rory McIlroy, $3,600,000

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Shane Lowry, $2,160,000 & Lucas Glover, $1,160,000

Tournament date: Jan. 30-Feb. 2

McIlroy added another PGA Tour title win to his incredible career  as he finished two shots ahead of Shane Lowry. McIlroy shot a final round 66 to win for the 27th time on the PGA Tour.

Farmers Insurance Open Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Harris English, $1,674,000

Purse: $9.3 million

2nd & 3rd Payouts: Sam Stevens, $1,013,700 & Andrew Novak, $641,700

Tournament date: January 22-25

English won for the fifth time on the PGA Tour. He finished at 8-under, which gave him a close victory over Sam Stevens. Windy conditions provided a test on Sunday for all players and English was still able to win despite shooting a 1-over 73.

The American Express Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Sepp Straka, $1,584,000

Purse: $8.8 million
2nd & 3rd Payout: Justin Thomas, $959,200 & Jason Day, $519,200

Tournament date: January 16-19

Straka secured his third title on the PGA Tour. He finished at 25-under, which gave him a narrow two-shot win over Justin Thomas.

Sony Open in Hawaii Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Nick Taylor, $1,566,000

Purse: $8.7 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Nico Echavarria, $948,300 & Stephan Jaeger, $513,300

Tournament date: January 9-12

Nick Taylor won for the fifth time on the PGA Tour in a playoff over Nico Echavarria. It was an intense final round, including Taylor chipping in for an eagle on the 18th hole to force the playoff.

The Sentry Payout & Purse

Winner & Payout: Hideki Matsuyama, $3.6 million

Purse: $20 million

2nd & 3rd Payout: Colin Morikawa, $2,160,000 & Sungjae Im, $1,360,000

Tournament date: January 2-5

Matsuyama set a PGA Tour scoring record for a 72-hole event. He finished at 35-under, he shot 65 for three days and then shot a 62 on Saturday, which was a brilliant way to kick off the 2025 PGA Tour season.

Do you want to gain an edge in PGA golf betting this season? At Tangobet, follow our coverage of all PGA Tour prize money winners throughout the 2025 season. From unexpected winners to consistent big earners, we will keep you updated on who is making the most significant financial impact on tour through our insights.