The 2026 PGA Championship purse is $20.5 million, a record for the event, with the winner’s prize set at $3.69 million. The payout increases reflect the focus on offering the largest prize fund in the tournament’s history.[1][5]
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- The record purse of $20.5 million was announced by the PGA of America ahead of the Aronimink course event, with the winner receiving $3.69 million.[1]
- Multiple outlets corroborate the $20.5 million purse and provide the winner’s share around $3.69 million, confirming a historical high for the competition.[2][5]
- For additional breakdowns, several outlets (NBC Sports, Sporting News, Golf Channel) publish full prize-distribution tables consistent with roughly 18% to the winner and the remainder spread across the top finishers.[5][9]
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PGA Championship prize money 2026: The winner of the second men's major of the year is set to take home a whopping cheque at Aronimink Golf Club.
www.golfmagic.comThe 2026 PGA Championship has increased its total purse by $1.5 million over last year's edition of the major championship.
www.nbcsports.comHere's the total purse, payout breakdown and winner's share for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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www.sportingnews.comAs golfers battle it out to determine a PGA Championship winner this year, here's a look at the amount of money that is at stake.
www.sportingnews.comThe 2026 PGA Championship purse is at least $20.5 million, with the winner's share coming in at $3,690,000 -- the standard 18 percent payout according to the PGA Tour's prize money distribution chart. The PGA Championship field is headed by Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Brooks Koepka, Matt Fitzpatrick and more of the world's best players.
thegolfnewsnet.comAaron Rai has done the unthinkable and seized the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club. Here's how much Rai nets from his first major victory.
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