The Rocket Classic 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative stops on this year’s professional golf calendar. With increased viewership, growing sponsor investment, and an ever-deepening field of top talent, the tournament’s prize pool has taken a major leap – and the winners will be smiling all the way to the bank.
Held annually at the Detroit Golf Club, the Rocket Classic has become a staple of summer golf and a fan favorite due to its fast greens, crowd energy, and high-stakes drama. But in 2025, all eyes are on the payout: tournament officials have confirmed a record-breaking $9.6 million total purse, up from $7.5 million in 2024.
The winner of the Rocket Classic 2025 will take home a staggering $1.72 million, a 20% increase from last year’s champion share. The runner-up won’t walk away empty-handed either – second place is set to earn $1,046,000, while the third-place finisher will collect approximately $662,000.
Breaking It Down: Payout Structure
- WINNER: $1,728,000
- $1,046,000
- $662,400
- $470,400
- $393,600
- $348,000
- $300,000
- $280,000
- $261,600
- $242,400
- $223,200
- $204,000
- $184,800
- $175,200
- $165,600
- $156,000
- $146,400
- $136,800
- $136,800
- $127,200
- $117,600
- $108,000
- $100,320
- $92,640
- $84,960
- $77,280
- $74,400
- $71,520
- $68,640
- $65,760
- $62,880
- $60,000
- $57,120
- $54,720
- $52,320
- $49,920
- $47,520
- $45,600
- $43,680
- $41,760
- $39,840
- $37,920
- $36,000
- $34,080
- $32,160
- $30,240
- $28,320
- $26,784
- $25,440
- $24,672
- $24,096
- $23,520
- $23,136
- $22,752
- $22,560
- $22,368
- $22,176
- $21,984
- $21,792
- $21,600
- $21,408
- $21,216
- $21,024
- $20,832
- $20,640
- $20,448
- $20,256
- $20,064
- $19,872
- $19,680
- $19,488
- $19,296
- $19,104
- $18,912
- $18,720
- $18,528
- $18,336
- $18,144
- $17,952
- $17,760
The Rocket Mortgage sponsorship continues to infuse the event with deep financial backing, and this year’s rise in prize money is part of a larger trend across the PGA Tour. As competition intensifies between traditional tours and emerging leagues, tournaments like the Rocket Classic are stepping up to stay relevant – and reward excellence.
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