Barracuda Championship prize money at a glance
This page covers 27 editions of the Barracuda Championship, 1999–2025. Its purse went from $2,750,000 in 1999 to $4,000,000 in 2025, 1.5 times as much, or 0.8 times after inflation. In 2025 the winner took 18% of the purse: $720,000. The biggest winner's check was $720,000, to Nick Dunlap in 2024. The lowest winning score on record is -21, by Chris Riley in 2002. Vaughn Taylor is the only player to win it more than once, with 2 wins. Erik van Rooyen has earned the most here: $1,189,975 from 3 starts and 1 win.
Barracuda Championship purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Barracuda Championship
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Barracuda Championship
Barracuda Championship champions and purses
Multiple winners: Vaughn Taylor (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ryan Gerard | +47 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $743,034 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Nick Dunlap | +49 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $762,586 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Akshay Bhatia | +40 | $3,800,000 | $684,000 | $745,825 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Chez Reavie | +43 | $3,700,000 | $666,000 | $756,090 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Erik van Rooyen | +50 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $772,458 | 2021 |
| 2020 | — | $3,500,000 | — | — | 2020 | |
| 2019 | — | $3,500,000 | — | — | 2019 | |
| 2018 | — | $3,400,000 | — | — | 2018 | |
| 2017 | — | $3,300,000 | — | — | 2017 | |
| 2016 | — | $3,200,000 | — | — | 2016 | |
| 2015 | — | $3,100,000 | — | — | 2015 | |
| 2014 | — | $3,000,000 | — | — | 2014 | |
| 2013 | — | $3,000,000 | — | — | 2013 | |
| 2012 | — | $3,000,000 | — | — | 2012 | |
| 2011 | Scott Piercy | -15 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $797,598 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Matt Bettencourt | -11 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $822,777 | 2010 |
| 2009 | John Rollins | -17 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $836,271 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Parker McLachlin | -18 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $833,297 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Steve Flesch | -15 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $865,288 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Will MacKenzie | -20 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $889,972 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Vaughn Taylor | -21 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $918,682 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Vaughn Taylor | -10 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $949,851 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Kirk Triplett | -17 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $975,281 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Chris Riley | -21 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $997,420 | 2002 |
| 2001 | John Cook | -17 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,013,240 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Scott Verplank | -13 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,041,876 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Notah Begay III | -14 | $2,750,000 | $495,000 | $987,303 | 1999 |
Barracuda Championship prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Barracuda Championship get?
In 2025 the winner received $720,000 from a $4,000,000 purse.
What was the first Barracuda Championship winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$495,000 in 1999 is about $987,303 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Barracuda Championship payout ever?
$720,000 to Nick Dunlap in 2024.
Who has won the Barracuda Championship the most?
Vaughn Taylor, with 2 wins between 1999 and 2025.