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how much is players tournament golf purse

by Prof. Elda Bradtke Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Smith claimed $3.6 million of the record $20-million purse.
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Players Championship purse: Cam Smith earns $3.6 million; how the rest was paid out.
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Full Answer

What is the Players Championship purse size?

No other tournament can compete with the Players Championship in terms of purse size. Back in 2019, the PGA Tour raised the Players Championship purse to a record-breaking level that no tournament had ever reached: $12.5 million, with winner Rory McIlroy receiving $2.25 million.

How much does the PGA Tour pay Players Championship winners?

Back in 2019, the PGA Tour raised the Players Championship purse to a record-breaking level that no tournament had ever reached: $12.5 million, with winner Rory McIlroy receiving $2.25 million. Just three years later, that sum is starting to look like chump change.

What is the biggest purse in PGA Tour history?

Just last year, the Players Championship purse was increased to $15 million, which was easily the biggest in history at that point. Even the four major championships can’t compete with the Players in terms of purse size, barring huge increases of their own this year.

What is the purse at the 2022 Players Championship?

For the 2022 Players Championship, the purse has undergone another massive increase, the second bump since Rory’s victory in 2019. The field at this year’s event will compete for a whopping $20 million.

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How much do golf players make per tournament?

LIV Golf Vs. The PGA Tour's Top-Paying Events Of 2022EventWinner's Prize MoneyAverage Prize Money Per FinisherPlayers Championship$3.6 million$286,000Masters$2.7 million$288,000PGA Championship$2.7 million$192,000BMW Championship$2.7 million$217,0008 more rows•4 days ago

How much is the purse for The Players Championship?

$20 millionThe Players Championship had a purse of $20 million, a record for pro golf, with Cameron Smith taking a record winner's share of $3.6 million. Last month, the Masters upped its purse $3 million from 2021, paying out $15 million.

What is the purse for the Players 2022?

Thomas' win at Southern Hills matched Scottie Scheffler's victory at 2022 Masters for what will be the second-biggest share of the season. Cameron Smith banked $3.6 million (out of a $20 million purse) for his victory at The Players Championship last year.

How much does a caddy make?

Caddies for professional golfers make between $50,000-$100,000 and 5-10% of their golfer's winnings on average. PGA Tour caddies earn between $1000-$3000 each week. For lower levels, salaries look like this: Beginner or amauteur caddy: $15-$20 per hour.

How much do caddies get paid?

A caddie on the PGA Tour receives a base salary — usually around $1,000 to $2,000 — to cover travel expenses. He will earn 5% of the winnings if his golfer finishes outside of the top 10 and 7% of the winnings for a top-10 finish. The caddie earns 10% of winnings when his golfer wins a tournament.

What is the largest purse on the PGA Tour?

WHAT IS THE TOURNAMENT PURSE FOR THE 2022 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP? With golf's leading stars on show, The Players Championship sees the largest purse in PGA Tour history, up from $15m to a total of $20m - $7.5m more than the US Open, which is the biggest purse of the four Majors.

How much did Justin Thomas get for winning the PGA Championship?

$2.7 millionPGA Championship payout: Justin Thomas wins $2.7 million to go with Wanamaker. The PGA Championship offered up its largest-ever purse this year, $15 million. It's was a $3 million increase from last year, which is almost what Justin Thomas earned for winning the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday.

How is the purse divided in golf?

If there are any ties in the standings, the prize money will be split evenly among the tied golfers. For example, if two golfers tie for second place, they would take the second- and third-place payments, average them together and split it between the two golfers.

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