PGA Championship 2026 purse, payout breakdown
As 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 purse for the 2026 PGA Championship claims a historic $20.5 million purse with the winner earning 3,690,000 dollars. The largest ever purse reflects a rise of $1.5M from 2025. The payout prize money announcement came before the Aronimink layout as part of the prize-money announcements. Competitors face a significant financial incentive as they chase the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club. Organisers highlight how the winnings distribute among the 82 golfers who made the cut, including the top shares awarded to the winner. Reuters reports that the major win could deliver substantial financial rewards for the champion. Prize money at Aronimink is being tracked by fans as golf history is written.