This is an unofficial event. Its money doesn't count toward official career earnings or money lists.
Graeme McDowell finished -17 and took 25% of the purse. It was his 2nd PGA Tour win.
How the 2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 75% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual 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 | Graeme McDowell | Northern Ireland | -17 | $1,200,000 | $1,000,000 -17% |
| 2 | Keegan Bradley | USA | -14 | $650,000 | $500,000 -23% |
| 3 | Bo Van Pelt | USA | -10 | $400,000 | $300,000 -25% |
| T4 | Jim Furyk | USA | -9 | $262,500 | $201,667 |
| T4 | Rickie Fowler | USA | -9 | $262,500 | $201,666 |
| T4 | Tiger Woods | USA | -9 | $262,500 | $201,667 |
| 7 | Webb Simpson | USA | -7 | $160,000 | |
| 8 | Steve Stricker | USA | -6 | $150,000 | |
| T9 | Bubba Watson | USA | -5 | $142,500 | |
| T9 | Hunter Mahan | USA | -5 | $142,500 | |
| T11 | Matt Kuchar | USA | -4 | $132,500 | |
| T11 | Nick Watney | USA | -4 | $132,500 | |
| T13 | Brandt Snedeker | USA | -3 | $162,500 | $124,500 |
| T13 | Dustin Johnson | USA | -3 | $162,500 | $124,500 |
| T15 | Jason Day | Australia | -1 | $155,000 | $122,500 |
| T15 | Jason Dufner | USA | -1 | $155,000 | $122,500 |
| 17 | Ian Poulter | England | E | $145,000 | $121,000 -17% |
| 18 | Zach Johnson | USA | +5 | $140,000 | $120,000 -14% |
Target World Challenge winner's share over time
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2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual get?
Graeme McDowell won $1,000,000 from a $4,000,000 purse.
What was the 2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual purse?
$4,000,000.
How much did last place get at the 2012 World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual?
The smallest check was $120,000, to Zach Johnson (18).