David Duval finished -26 and took 18% of the purse. That $468,000 is worth about $933,450 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1999 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.
1999 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 | David Duval | -26 | $306,000 | $468,000 +53% |
| T2 | Billy Mayfair | -17 | $149,600 | $228,800 |
| T2 | Mark O'Meara | -17 | $149,600 | $228,800 |
| 4 | Vijay Singh | -16 | $74,800 | $124,800 +67% |
| T5 | Justin Leonard | -15 | $94,900 | |
| T5 | Tiger Woods | -15 | $94,900 | |
| T5 | Fred Funk | -15 | $94,900 | |
| 8 | Davis Love III | -14 | $81,900 | |
| 9 | Jim Furyk | -12 | $76,700 | |
| 10 | Fred Couples | -11 | $46,538 | $72,800 +56% |
| 11 | Billy Andrade | -10 | $69,550 | |
| 12 | J.P. Hayes | -9 | $43,775 | $66,950 +53% |
| T13 | Jeff Sluman | -8 | $38,675 | $63,050 |
| T13 | Lee Janzen | -8 | $38,675 | $63,050 |
| 15 | Steve Pate | -7 | $59,150 | |
| T16 | Brandel Chamblee | -6 | $55,250 | |
| T16 | Stuart Appleby | -6 | $55,250 | |
| T18 | Joe Durant | -5 | $34,000 | $51,025 |
| T18 | John Huston | -5 | $34,000 | $51,025 |
| T20 | Chris Perry | -4 | $47,125 | |
| T20 | Mark Calcavecchia | -4 | $47,125 | |
| T22 | John Cook | -2 | $28,475 | $43,550 |
| T22 | Steve Jones | -2 | $28,475 | $43,550 |
| T22 | Phil Mickelson | -2 | $28,475 | $43,550 |
| 25 | Scott Simpson | E | $26,562 | $40,950 +54% |
| T26 | Steve Elkington | +1 | $39,975 | |
| T26 | Jesper Parnevik | +1 | $39,975 | |
| 28 | Trevor Dodds | +3 | $25,585 | $39,130 +53% |
| 29 | Tom Watson | +4 | $25,245 | $38,610 +53% |
| 30 | Michael Bradley | +9 | $24,905 | $38,090 +53% |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
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1999 Mercedes Championships payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1999 Mercedes Championships get?
David Duval won $468,000 from a $2,600,000 purse.
What was the 1999 Mercedes Championships purse?
$2,600,000.
How much did last place get at the 1999 Mercedes Championships?
The smallest check was $38,090, to Michael Bradley (30).