2026 PGA Championship purse hits record $20.5 million - NBC Sports
The 2026 PGA Championship has increased its total purse by $1.5 million over last year's edition of the major championship.
www.nbcsports.comThe 2026 PGA Championship purse is a record $20.5 million, with the winner taking about $3.69 million. The full payout increases the total prize pool by $1.5 million from 2025.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know:
- Total purse: $20.5 million
- Winner’s share: $3.69 million
- Number of players earning a share (made the cut): 82
- Payouts scale down from the winner to those who miss the cut, with those missing the cut receiving a stipend (e.g., $4,300)
Why this matters
- A record purse reflects growing prize money in majors and aligns with other signature PGA Tour events.
- The increased purse accompanies additional exemptions and incentives for the champion, including potential exemptions into future majors and events (varies by sponsor and tour rules).
If you’d like, I can pull the exact top-10 breakdown and the exact amounts for each finishing position from the latest sources and present it in a neat list or table.