Steve Jones finished -9 and took 18% of the purse. That $135,000 is worth about $361,813 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 69% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1989 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 Jones | -9 | $90,000 | $135,000 +50% |
| T2 | Jay Haas | -6 | $54,000 | $67,000 |
| T2 | David Frost | -6 | $54,000 | $67,000 |
| 4 | Greg Norman | -5 | $37,000 | |
| 5 | Chip Beck | -4 | $19,000 | $31,000 +63% |
| T6 | Morris Hatalsky | -3 | $26,500 | |
| T6 | Jeff Sluman | -3 | $26,500 | |
| T6 | Lanny Wadkins | -3 | $26,500 | |
| 9 | Bill Glasson | -2 | $23,000 | |
| T10 | Ben Crenshaw | -1 | $20,000 | |
| T10 | Bob Lohr | -1 | $20,000 | |
| T10 | Sandy Lyle | -1 | $20,000 | |
| T10 | Curtis Strange | -1 | $20,000 | |
| T14 | Mike Reid | E | $17,000 | |
| T14 | Phil Blackmar | E | $17,000 | |
| T16 | Tom Sieckmann | +1 | $8,267 | $14,500 |
| T16 | Joey Sindelar | +1 | $8,267 | $14,500 |
| T16 | Steve Pate | +1 | $8,267 | $14,500 |
| T19 | Corey Pavin | +3 | $7,625 | $12,750 |
| T19 | Bruce Lietzke | +3 | $7,625 | $12,750 |
| T21 | Tom Purtzer | +4 | $6,760 | $11,750 |
| T21 | Blaine McCallister | +4 | $6,760 | $11,750 |
| T23 | Jim Benepe | +6 | $11,200 | |
| T23 | Mark Calcavecchia | +6 | $11,200 | |
| T25 | Andrew Magee | +7 | $10,600 | |
| T25 | Gary Koch | +7 | $10,600 | |
| T25 | Mark McCumber | +7 | $10,600 | |
| T25 | Scott Verplank | +7 | $10,600 | |
| T29 | Paul Azinger | +8 | $5,900 | $10,000 |
| T29 | Ken Green | +8 | $5,900 | $10,000 |
| 31 | Mark Brooks | +14 | $9,700 | |
| 32 | Jodie Mudd | +16 | $9,500 |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
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1989 MONY Tournament of Champions payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions get?
Steve Jones won $135,000 from a $750,000 purse.
What was the 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions purse?
$750,000.
How much did last place get at the 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions?
The smallest check was $9,500, to Jodie Mudd (32).