The 2025 RBC Heritage, one of the PGA Tour’s most iconic tournaments, drew attention not only for the competitive action at Harbour Town but also for its impressive purse: $20 million, making it one of the richest non-major events on the calendar.
This tournament, part of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events series, is traditionally held the week after the Masters and attracts many of the world’s top golfers. In this 2025 edition, the champion walked away with not only the prestigious trophy but also a $3.6 million winner’s prize, a figure that matches the payouts of other elite tour events.
Full Payout Breakdown
Here’s the complete breakdown of the prize money awarded to the top finishers at the 2025 RBC Heritage:
- 1st place – $3,600,000
- 2nd place – $2,160,000
- 3rd place – $1,360,000
- 4th place – $960,000
- 5th place – $800,000
- 6th place – $720,000
- 7th place – $670,000
- 8th place – $620,000
- 9th place – $580,000
- 10th place – $540,000
Players finishing within the top 20 also received substantial payouts, with the 20th-place finisher earning $232,000.
More Than Just Money
While the numbers are impressive, for many golfers the RBC Heritage represents a key opportunity to rebound after the Masters and gain momentum in the Race to the FedExCup. The mix of a technical course, relaxed atmosphere, and massive purse makes it a must-play event.
Who won the 2025 RBC Heritage tournament?
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With payouts rivaling those of the Majors, the RBC Heritage reinforces the PGA Tour’s strategy of elevating select tournaments to draw the world’s best talent.
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