Player earnings breakdown: How much each made.

The 2025 PGA Championship purse has shattered all previous records!

In a stunning evolution, the total purse for the 2025 tournament tallied a staggering $19 million, showcasing an almost double increase from the purse of $11 million in 2020. While the PGA Championship continues to rise, the Players Championship still reigns supreme as the richest in golf with a hefty $25 million.

The Big Paydays Awaiting Players

This year’s champion won’t just take home glory but also a record-breaking $3.42 million, eclipsing last year’s winner, Xander Schauffele, by an impressive $90,000. Not to be overlooked, the runner-up will pocket a cool $2.052 million, while even players finishing in the lower ranks of the field will earn a minimum of $4,000, so nobody walks away empty-handed.

Breaking Down the Payouts

Curious about how much each player earned during this spectacular tournament? Below is a detailed list of the **2025 PGA Championship payouts** that showcases the wealth of talent displayed on the greens:

Top Earners

• 1st: **Scottie Scheffler** — $3,420,000
• T2nd: **Bryson DeChambeau** — $1,418,666.67
• T2nd: **Harris English** — $1,418,666.67
• T2nd: **Davis Riley** — $1,418,666.67
• T5th: **Jhonattan Vegas** — $617,036.66
• T5th: **Taylor Pendrith** — $617,036.66
• T5th: **J.T. Poston** — $617,036.66

More Notable Finishes

• 8th: **Joaquin Niemann** — $454,781.11
• T17th: **Matt Wallace** — $290,925
• T19th: **Sam Burns** — $193,442.22
• T28th: **Xander Schauffele** — $115,820
• T33rd: **Daniel Berger** — $89,192.50
• T37th: **Richard Bland** — $75,422.50

More Rounding Out the Field

• T41st: **Nicolai Hojgaard** — $60,676.66
• T47th: **Rory McIlroy** — $49,190
• T50th: **Kevin Yu** — $40,674
• T55th: **Chris Kirk** — $32,138
• T60th: **Brian Harman** — $27,014.25
• T67th: **Sergio Garcia** — $24,926.66

The Takeaway

The 2025 PGA Championship not only solidified its reputation as a premier golf tournament but also reflected the incredible growth in player earnings within the sport. With record-breaking purses that leave many envious, the rewards of golfing excellence have never been greater. For more details about the tournament and its players, visit our friends at Golf.com.