Overview
- The PGA of America announced Saturday at Aronimink that this year’s purse is $20.5 million, with $3.69 million to the champion.
- The major now pays more than the PGA Tour’s $20 million signature events, though it still trails the Masters at $22.5 million and The Players at $25 million.
- The payout schedule guarantees $4,300 to players who miss the cut and $23,900 to 82nd place, with every top‑10 finish worth at least $553,000.
- The total is up $1.5 million from 2025 and continues a rise from $15 million in 2022 as prize money has climbed across top events.
- PGA of America CEO Terry Clark said the organization is taking a balanced approach to setting purses rather than chasing other events.