The Richest Payouts in Professional Golf

Delve into the substantial financial rewards at the pinnacle of professional golf, focusing on the Tour Championship and other top events.

The top 3

Largest FedEx Cup Bonus Pool Winners: The FedEx Cup bonus pool has grown significantly, with the champion receiving $18 million in 2022 and 2023, and increasing to $25 million in 2024. Rory McIlroy has accumulated over $62 million in FedEx Cup bonuses, making him the top earner.
Highest Single Event Prize Money in Golf: The Tour Championship currently offers the largest single first-place payout in a tournament, with the winner taking home $10 million from a $40 million purse. The Players Championship also boasts a significant purse, reaching $25 million in 2023, with the winner receiving $4.5 million in 2026.
Tour Championship's Evolving Payout Structure: The Tour Championship's prize money has seen significant changes, with the total purse reaching $40 million and the winner receiving $10 million in 2026. Prior to 2019, the Tour Championship had its own purse, separate from the FedEx Cup bonus pool, and featured a 'starting strokes' format from 2019-2024, which was eliminated in 2025 for a traditional 72-hole stroke play event.