PGA Championship Sets $20.5 Million Purse, Paying Winner $3.69 Million

3 articles · Updated · PGA Championship · May 16

$20.5 million will be paid out at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, with the champion earning $3.69 million.
The runner-up will receive $2.214 million and third place $1.394 million, with fourth through 10th ranging from $984,000 to $553,000.
Every finisher is assigned a payout through 82nd place, which receives $23,900.
Players who miss the cut—or make it but do not complete 72 holes—will still receive $4,300.

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