The PGA Championship has returned to Quail Hollow Club, and with it, a fresh wave of excitement-and serious cash-on the line. As 156 players tee off in Charlotte, the stakes go well beyond trophies and bragging rights.
While fans will be watching closely to see who handles the pressure and whose putter catches fire, the players have even more on their minds: how much they stand to earn. The PGA of America hasn’t officially released the 2025 prize purse yet, but based on last year’s numbers and the rising trend across major championships, expectations are sky-high.
In 2024, Xander Schauffele walked away with a $3.3 million winner’s check from an $18.5 million purse. That was 18% of the pot. If the purse climbs to $20 million this year-as some experts anticipate-this year’s champ could pocket over $3.6 million.
Big Money, Big Perks
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