Steve Pate finished -14 and took 18% of the purse. That $90,000 is worth about $252,852 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1988 MONY Tournament of Champions purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 60% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1988 MONY Tournament of Champions prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Pate | -14 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| 2 | Larry Nelson | -13 | $55,000 | $54,000 -2% |
| T3 | Dave Barr | -10 | $29,800 | $29,000 |
| T3 | Nick Faldo | -10 | $29,800 | $29,000 |
| T5 | Keith Clearwater | -7 | $20,000 | $19,000 |
| T5 | J. C. Snead | -7 | $20,000 | $19,000 |
| T7 | Payne Stewart | -6 | $17,500 | $15,062 |
| T7 | Doug Tewell | -6 | $17,500 | $15,062 |
| T7 | Paul Azinger | -6 | $17,500 | $15,062 |
| T7 | Mark McCumber | -6 | $17,500 | $15,062 |
| T11 | Ben Crenshaw | -5 | $14,000 | $10,620 |
| T11 | Larry Mize | -5 | $14,000 | $10,620 |
| T11 | Scott Simpson | -5 | $14,000 | $10,620 |
| T11 | Tom Kite | -5 | $14,000 | $10,620 |
| T11 | Tom Watson | -5 | $14,000 | $10,620 |
| T16 | George Burns | -4 | $8,267 | |
| T16 | Sandy Lyle | -4 | $8,267 | |
| T16 | Fred Couples | -4 | $8,267 | |
| T19 | Don Pooley | -3 | $9,700 | $7,625 |
| T19 | Robert Wrenn | -3 | $9,700 | $7,625 |
| T21 | Curtis Strange | -2 | $9,400 | $6,760 |
| T21 | Sam Randolph | -2 | $9,400 | $6,760 |
| T21 | Johnny Miller | -2 | $9,400 | $6,760 |
| T21 | Chen Tze-chung | -2 | $9,400 | $6,760 |
| T21 | John Cook | -2 | $9,400 | $6,760 |
| T26 | Kenny Knox | -1 | $6,100 | |
| T26 | Jay Haas | -1 | $6,100 | |
| T26 | Corey Pavin | -1 | $6,100 | |
| 29 | Ken Brown | E | $8,100 | $5,900 -27% |
| T30 | Davis Love III | +1 | $5,700 | |
| T30 | Mac O'Grady | +1 | $5,700 | |
| T30 | Lanny Wadkins | +1 | $5,700 | |
| T33 | D.A. Weibring | +2 | $5,450 | |
| T33 | Mark Calcavecchia | +2 | $5,450 | |
| T35 | Gary Hallberg | +3 | $5,250 | |
| T35 | Joey Sindelar | +3 | $5,250 | |
| 37 | John Inman | +4 | $5,100 | |
| 38 | Mike Reid | +6 | $5,000 |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
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1988 MONY Tournament of Champions payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1988 MONY Tournament of Champions get?
Steve Pate won $90,000 from a $500,000 purse.
What was the 1988 MONY Tournament of Champions purse?
$500,000.
How much did last place get at the 1988 MONY Tournament of Champions?
The smallest check was $5,000, to Mike Reid (38).