Fort Worth Invitational prize money at a glance
This page covers 46 editions of the Fort Worth Invitational, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $9,900,000 in 2026, 33 times as much, or 8.2 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,782,000. The lowest winning score on record is -21, by Zach Johnson in 2010. Players who have won it more than once: Bruce Lietzke (2), Corey Pavin (2), Nick Price (2), Kenny Perry (2). Jordan Spieth has earned the most here: $3,864,725 from 12 starts and 1 win.
Fort Worth Invitational purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Fort Worth Invitational
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Fort Worth Invitational
Fort Worth Invitational champions and purses
Multiple winners: Bruce Lietzke (2), Corey Pavin (2), Nick Price (2), Kenny Perry (2), Phil Mickelson (2), Zach Johnson (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Russell Henley | -12 | $9,900,000 | $1,782,000 | $1,782,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Ben Griffin | -12 | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 | $1,764,706 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Davis Riley | -14 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $1,734,883 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Emiliano Grillo | -8 | $8,700,000 | $1,566,000 | $1,707,546 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Sam Burns | -9 | $8,400,000 | $1,512,000 | $1,716,529 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak | -14 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,655,268 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Daniel Berger | -15 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,733,030 | 2020 |
| 2018 | Justin Rose | -20 | $7,100,000 | $1,278,000 | $1,690,938 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Kevin Kisner | -10 | $6,900,000 | $1,242,000 | $1,683,445 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Jordan Spieth | -17 | $6,700,000 | $1,206,000 | $1,669,469 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Chris Kirk | -12 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,640,067 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Adam Scott | -9 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,616,751 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Boo Weekley | -14 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,642,978 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Zach Johnson | -12 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,667,045 | 2012 |
| 2011 | David Toms | -15 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,648,369 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Zach Johnson | -21 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,700,405 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Steve Stricker | -17 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,728,293 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Phil Mickelson | -14 | $6,100,000 | $1,098,000 | $1,694,371 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Rory Sabbatini | -14 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,730,577 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Tim Herron | -12 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,779,944 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Kenny Perry | -19 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,714,873 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Steve Flesch | -11 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,678,070 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Kenny Perry | -19 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,625,468 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Nick Price | -13 | $4,300,000 | $774,000 | $1,429,636 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Sergio Garcia | -13 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,350,986 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Phil Mickelson | -12 | $3,300,000 | $594,000 | $1,146,063 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Olin Browne | -8 | $2,800,000 | $504,000 | $1,005,254 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Tom Watson | -15 | $2,300,000 | $414,000 | $843,812 | 1998 |
| 1997 | David Frost | -15 | $1,600,000 | $288,000 | $596,112 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Corey Pavin | -8 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $571,919 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Tom Lehman | -9 | $1,400,000 | $252,000 | $549,438 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Nick Price | -14 | $1,400,000 | $252,000 | $564,852 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Fulton Allem | -16 | $1,300,000 | $234,000 | $538,181 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Bruce Lietzke | -13 | $1,300,000 | $234,000 | $554,066 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Tom Purtzer | -13 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $526,937 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Ben Crenshaw | -8 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Ian Baker-Finch | -10 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $482,417 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Lanny Wadkins | -10 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $379,278 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Keith Clearwater | -14 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Dan Pohl | -5 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $327,367 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Corey Pavin | -14 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Peter Jacobsen | -10 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Jim Colbert | -2 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Jack Nicklaus | -7 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $216,904 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Fuzzy Zoeller | -6 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Bruce Lietzke | -9 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
Fort Worth Invitational prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Fort Worth Invitational get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,782,000 from a $9,900,000 purse.
What was the first Fort Worth Invitational winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Fort Worth Invitational payout ever?
$1,782,000 to Russell Henley in 2026.
Who has won the Fort Worth Invitational the most?
Bruce Lietzke, with 2 wins between 1980 and 2026.