Geoff Ogilvy finished -24 and took 20% of the purse. It was his 5th PGA Tour win, and 29% of the $3,858,897 he earned that season.
How the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 66% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | Country | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoff Ogilvy | Australia | -24 | $1,100,000 | $1,120,000 +2% |
| T2 | Anthony Kim | USA | -18 | $630,000 | $523,500 |
| T2 | Davis Love III | USA | -18 | $630,000 | $523,500 |
| 4 | Sean O'Hair | USA | -17 | $310,000 | $312,000 +1% |
| 5 | Justin Leonard | USA | -16 | $218,000 | $261,000 +20% |
| T6 | D.J. Trahan | USA | -15 | $189,250 | |
| T6 | Ernie Els | South Africa | -15 | $189,250 | |
| T6 | Kenny Perry | USA | -15 | $189,250 | |
| T6 | Zach Johnson | USA | -15 | $189,250 | |
| 10 | Johnson Wagner | USA | -14 | $155,000 | $162,000 +5% |
| 11 | Dustin Johnson | USA | -13 | $152,000 | |
| T12 | Camilo Villegas | Colombia | -12 | $130,000 | $132,000 |
| T12 | Chez Reavie | USA | -12 | $130,000 | $132,000 |
| T12 | Will MacKenzie | USA | -12 | $130,000 | $132,000 |
| T15 | Boo Weekley | USA | -11 | $105,000 | $107,000 |
| T15 | K.J. Choi | South Korea | -11 | $105,000 | $107,000 |
| 17 | Carl Pettersson | Sweden | -10 | $90,000 | $92,000 +2% |
| T18 | Adam Scott | Australia | -9 | $86,000 | $77,667 |
| T18 | Brian Gay | USA | -9 | $86,000 | $77,667 |
| T18 | Ryuji Imada | Japan | -9 | $86,000 | $77,667 |
| T21 | Richard S. Johnson | Sweden | -8 | $71,000 | |
| T21 | Trevor Immelman | South Africa | -8 | $71,000 | |
| 23 | Cameron Beckman | USA | -7 | $76,000 | $68,000 -11% |
| T24 | Parker McLachlin | USA | -6 | $64,000 | |
| T24 | Steve Lowery | USA | -6 | $64,000 | |
| T24 | Stewart Cink | USA | -6 | $64,000 | |
| T27 | Daniel Chopra | Sweden | -5 | $69,000 | $59,500 |
| T27 | Vijay Singh | Fiji | -5 | $69,000 | $59,500 |
| T29 | Greg Kraft | USA | -4 | $57,500 | |
| T29 | J.B. Holmes | USA | -4 | $57,500 | |
| 31 | Ryan Palmer | USA | -1 | $65,000 | $56,000 -14% |
| 32 | Andres Romero | Argentina | +3 | $55,000 | |
| 33 | Marc Turnesa | USA | +4 | $54,000 | |
| MC | Tiger Woods | USA | E | $0 |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share over time
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2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship get?
Geoff Ogilvy won $1,120,000 from a $5,600,000 purse.
What was the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship purse?
$5,600,000.
How much did last place get at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship?
The smallest check was $54,000, to Marc Turnesa (33).
How many players made the cut at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship?
33 players made the cut and finished, and 1 player missed it.