PGA Championship Purse and Payout Breakdown Announced
A Record Purse for 2024
The PGA of America has announced a record purse and first-place prize money for the 2024 edition of the championship. The total purse for the event has been set at $185 million, a significant increase from the $175 million offered in 2023.Payout Structure
Players who miss the cut and turn in a 36-hole score will be paid $4,000 each. The remaining players will be paid based on their finishing position, with the winner taking home a record-breaking first-place prize of $4 million. Here is a breakdown of the payout structure:
- Winner: $4 million
- 2nd place: $2.5 million
- 3rd place: $1.8 million
- 4th place: $1.2 million
- 5th place: $1 million
- 6th-10th place: $700,000
- 11th-20th place: $500,000
- 21st-30th place: $350,000
- 31st-40th place: $250,000
- 41st-50th place: $200,000
- 51st-60th place: $175,000
- 61st-70th place: $150,000
Xander Schauffele's Historic Win
The 2023 PGA Championship at Valhalla was a historic event, with Xander Schauffele becoming the first player to win the tournament three times in a row. Schauffele's victory earned him a record-breaking first-place prize of $3.6 million.
Increased Purse for 2024
The increase in the purse for the 2024 PGA Championship is a testament to the growing popularity and prestige of the event. The record-breaking first-place prize money is sure to attract the world's best golfers and create an unforgettable tournament.
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