Phil Mickelson finished -12 and took 18% of the purse. That $180,000 is worth about $403,465 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1994 Mercedes Championships purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 68% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1994 Mercedes Championships 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 | Phil Mickelson | -12 | $144,000 | $180,000 +25% |
| 2 | Fred Couples | -12 | $86,400 | $120,000 +39% |
| 3 | Tom Kite | -10 | $46,400 | $80,000 +72% |
| T4 | Davis Love III | -8 | $46,625 | |
| T4 | Jeff Maggert | -8 | $46,625 | |
| T4 | Scott Simpson | -8 | $46,625 | |
| T4 | Jay Haas | -8 | $46,625 | |
| T8 | David Edwards | -7 | $34,000 | |
| T8 | Howard Twitty | -7 | $34,000 | |
| 10 | Greg Norman | -6 | $23,025 | $31,000 +35% |
| T11 | Brett Ogle | -5 | $28,250 | |
| T11 | Ben Crenshaw | -5 | $28,250 | |
| T13 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | -3 | $25,000 | |
| T13 | Mike Standly | -3 | $25,000 | |
| T13 | Billy Mayfair | -3 | $25,000 | |
| 16 | Fulton Allem | -2 | $23,000 | |
| T17 | Nolan Henke | -1 | $21,500 | |
| T17 | Blaine McCallister | -1 | $21,500 | |
| T17 | Vijay Singh | -1 | $21,500 | |
| T20 | Grant Waite | +1 | $20,250 | |
| T20 | Lee Janzen | +1 | $20,250 | |
| 22 | Jim McGovern | +2 | $13,825 | $19,500 +41% |
| 23 | John Inman | +3 | $19,000 | |
| 24 | Rocco Mediate | +4 | $13,225 | $18,500 +40% |
| WD | Larry Mize | +5 | Not known |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1994 Mercedes Championships payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1994 Mercedes Championships get?
Phil Mickelson won $180,000 from a $1,000,000 purse.
What was the 1994 Mercedes Championships purse?
$1,000,000.
How much did last place get at the 1994 Mercedes Championships?
The smallest check was $18,500, to Rocco Mediate (24).