Steve Elkington finished -10 and took 18% of the purse. That $180,000 is worth about $392,455 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1995 Mercedes Championships purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 61% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1995 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 | Steve Elkington | -10 | $180,000 | $180,000 |
| 2 | Bruce Lietzke | -10 | $120,000 | $108,000 -10% |
| 3 | Bill Glasson | -9 | $80,000 | $68,000 -15% |
| 4 | Craig Stadler | -8 | $46,625 | $48,000 +3% |
| T5 | Rick Fehr | -7 | $35,250 | |
| T5 | Fred Couples | -7 | $35,250 | |
| T5 | Ben Crenshaw | -7 | $35,250 | |
| T5 | Tom Lehman | -7 | $35,250 | |
| T9 | Lee Janzen | -6 | $28,750 | |
| T9 | John Huston | -6 | $28,750 | |
| 11 | Scott Hoch | -5 | $28,250 | $26,750 -5% |
| T12 | Bob Estes | -4 | $24,750 | |
| T12 | Hale Irwin | -4 | $24,750 | |
| T12 | Corey Pavin | -4 | $24,750 | |
| 15 | Mark Brooks | -3 | $22,750 | |
| T16 | Mark McCumber | -2 | $23,000 | $21,250 |
| T16 | Kenny Perry | -2 | $23,000 | $21,250 |
| 18 | Greg Norman | E | $20,000 | |
| 19 | Phil Mickelson | +1 | $19,250 | |
| T20 | John Daly | +2 | $20,250 | $18,125 |
| T20 | Dicky Pride | +2 | $20,250 | $18,125 |
| 22 | Steve Lowery | +3 | $19,500 | $17,250 -12% |
| 23 | Neal Lancaster | +4 | $19,000 | $16,750 -12% |
| T24 | Mike Heinen | +5 | $18,500 | $16,000 |
| T24 | Loren Roberts | +5 | $18,500 | $16,000 |
| T26 | Brian Henninger | +9 | $15,375 | |
| T26 | Andrew Magee | +9 | $15,375 | |
| 28 | Mike Sullivan | +10 | $15,050 | |
| 29 | Brett Ogle | +12 | $14,850 | |
| 30 | Mike Springer | +14 | $14,650 | |
| WD | Johnny Miller | +3 | Not known |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
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1995 Mercedes Championships payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1995 Mercedes Championships get?
Steve Elkington won $180,000 from a $1,000,000 purse.
What was the 1995 Mercedes Championships purse?
$1,000,000.
How much did last place get at the 1995 Mercedes Championships?
The smallest check was $14,650, to Mike Springer (30).