What is the prize money for winning the PGA Championship?
The champion’s prize this year is $2.16 million, and that goes to Phil Mickelson, who at age 50 became the oldest major champion in the history of the sport on Sunday.
What is the most lucrative purse on the PGA Tour?
The U.S. Open purse remains the highest of the men’s majors, dolling out $12.5 million overall and $2.25 million to winner Bryson DeChambeau. In 2019, the Open Championship offered a $10.75 million purse with Shane Lowry receiving $1.935 million in earnings. And the most lucrative purse on the PGA Tour?
How many points do you get for winning the PGA Championship?
100 points towards Official World Golf Ranking (Only 24 are awarded for winning a PGA Tour event) The top four scorers and ties in the PGA Championship are eligible to compete in the following year’s Masters. The top 30 scorers and ties are exempt from local qualifying (but not Sectional) for the following year’s U.S. Open.