Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money at a glance
This page covers 47 editions of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $20,000,000 in 2026, 67 times as much, or 17 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 20% of the purse: $4,000,000. The biggest winner's check was $4,000,000, to Scottie Scheffler in 2024. The lowest winning score on record is -20, by Payne Stewart in 1987. Players who have won it more than once: Tiger Woods (8), Tom Kite (2), Loren Roberts (2), Ernie Els (2). Scottie Scheffler has earned the most here: $7,728,675 from 6 starts and 2 wins.
Arnold Palmer Invitational purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Arnold Palmer Invitational champions and purses
Multiple winners: Tiger Woods (8), Tom Kite (2), Loren Roberts (2), Ernie Els (2), Matt Every (2), Scottie Scheffler (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Akshay Bhatia | -15 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Russell Henley | -11 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,127,967 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -15 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,236,588 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Kurt Kitayama | -9 | $20,000,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,925,392 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | -5 | $12,000,000 | $2,160,000 | $2,452,185 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Bryson DeChambeau | -11 | $9,300,000 | $1,674,000 | $2,052,532 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Tyrrell Hatton | -4 | $9,300,000 | $1,674,000 | $2,148,957 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Francesco Molinari | -12 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $2,128,682 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Rory McIlroy | -18 | $8,900,000 | $1,602,000 | $2,119,626 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Marc Leishman | -11 | $8,700,000 | $1,566,000 | $2,122,604 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Jason Day | -17 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,569,799 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Matt Every | -19 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,589,604 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Matt Every | -13 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,566,227 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Tiger Woods | -13 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,591,635 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Tiger Woods | -13 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,562,855 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Martin Laird | -8 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,595,196 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Ernie Els | -11 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,645,553 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Tiger Woods | -5 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,672,541 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Tiger Woods | -10 | $5,800,000 | $1,044,000 | $1,611,041 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Vijay Singh | -8 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,586,362 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Rod Pampling | -14 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,631,616 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Kenny Perry | -12 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,531,137 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Chad Campbell | -18 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,583,085 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Tiger Woods | -19 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,462,921 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods | -13 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,329,894 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods | -15 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,182,113 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods | -18 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,041,876 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Tim Herron | -14 | $2,500,000 | $450,000 | $897,549 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Ernie Els | -14 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $733,750 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Phil Mickelson | -16 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $558,855 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Paul Goydos | -13 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Loren Roberts | -16 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Loren Roberts | -13 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $484,158 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Ben Crenshaw | -8 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $413,986 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Fred Couples | -19 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $426,205 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Andrew Magee | -13 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Robert Gamez | -14 | $900,000 | $162,000 | $411,939 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Tom Kite | -6 | $800,000 | $144,000 | $385,934 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Paul Azinger | -13 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $379,278 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Payne Stewart | -20 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Dan Forsman | -11 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $272,806 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Fuzzy Zoeller | -9 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Gary Koch | -12 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $230,272 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Mike Nicolette | -1 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $210,153 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Tom Kite | -6 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $185,918 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Andy Bean | -18 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Dave Eichelberger | -5 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational get?
In 2026 the winner received $4,000,000 from a $20,000,000 purse.
What was the first Arnold Palmer Invitational winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Arnold Palmer Invitational payout ever?
$4,000,000 to Scottie Scheffler in 2024.
Who has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational the most?
Tiger Woods, with 8 wins between 1980 and 2026.