What is the PGA Tour Championship?
The TOUR Championship is the event that crowns the FedEx Cup champion, bringing 30 of the PGA TOUR’s best golfers to Atlanta. Head out to East Lake Golf Club for top-notch golf, family-friendly activities and a chance to watch golf history in the making.
How much did the PGA Championship winner make on Sunday?
Sunday marked the first time that a PGA Championship winner has earned more than $2 million from the purse, which passed the Masters this year for the second-largest in the major championship rotation.
Where can I watch the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake?
Where to Watch: East Lake Golf Club offers a great viewing experience on all 18 holes. Favorite places to watch the PGA TOUR’s best include the practice area next to No. 9, No. 1 tee box and No. 18 green. Where does the PGA Tour Championship take place?
How is the PGA Tour’s Tour Championship net score leaderboard determined?
This is the third straight year the PGA Tour has implemented a staggered net score leaderboard to determine the Tour Championship and, also as a result, the final FedEx Cup standings. The net leaderboard is determined from the FedEx Cup standings after last week’s BMW Championship, the second of three FedEx Cup Playoffs events.
What is the purse for the Tour Championship in Atlanta?
$46 millionThe 2021 Tour Championship purse is set for $46 million, with 29 professional players who complete four rounds at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., earning an official-money paycheck this week.
What's the payout for the PGA tournament this weekend?
How much money does the winner get? The winner of the Memorial is expected to receive $2.16 million. This is nearly half a million more than 2021 winner Patrick Cantlay took home given the increase in the total purse.
How much of the purse do golfers get?
Winners of PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour events receive 18 percent of the purse. Each successive place down the line receives a smaller piece of the pie. Typically, each golfer who makes the cut earns some prize money.
How much does a caddy make PGA?
$1,500-$3,000 a weekCaddies can range from $1,500-$3,000 a week. However, some caddies opt for a higher weekly paycheck in exchange for a lower percentage of winnings. "No caddie and player has the same deal," Collins said. "Everyone negotiates themselves."
Reasons to go to the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta
Golf’s biggest finish: PGA TOUR players compete all season to earn a spot to play at East Lake Golf Club and only the top 30 will be here. With the title of FedEx Cup Champion and a $10 million purse on the line, players will bring their A-game.
Insider tips
Park for free: Worried about parking? Don’t be! Parking is free at Georgia State Stadium on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Saturday and Sunday, and free shuttles run continuously to and from East Lake Golf Club.
Know before you go
The PGA Tour Championship takes place at East Lake Golf Club, located at:
How many employees does the Georgia PGA have?
It has developed into the largest employer in Coweta County, with more than 1750 employees. The Georgia PGA is one of the 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its membership includes nearly 890 PGA professionals working at over 265 golf courses, clubs, and ranges throughout the state.
What is the par 72 course at Echelon Golf Club?
Echelon Golf Club is a Rees Jones signature course and is set up to play as a par 72 at 7001 yards for the championship. The Yamaha Golf-Car Company has been a long time supporter of the Georgia Section and serves as the title sponsor of the Atlanta Open and the Georgia Senior Open.