Hyundai Tournament of Champions prize money at a glance
This page covers 39 editions of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, 1980–2018. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $6,300,000 in 2018, 21 times as much, or 6.9 times after inflation. In 2018 the winner took 20% of the purse: $1,260,000. The lowest winning score on record is -31, by Ernie Els in 2003. Players who have won it more than once: Stuart Appleby (3), Tom Watson (2), Tom Kite (2), Lanny Wadkins (2). Stuart Appleby has earned the most here: $3,525,155 from 8 starts and 3 wins.
Hyundai Tournament of Champions purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions
Hyundai Tournament of Champions champions and purses
Multiple winners: Stuart Appleby (3), Tom Watson (2), Tom Kite (2), Lanny Wadkins (2), Steve Elkington (2), Phil Mickelson (2), Tiger Woods (2), Geoff Ogilvy (2), Dustin Johnson (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dustin Johnson | -24 | $6,300,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,667,122 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas | -22 | $6,100,000 | $1,220,000 | $1,653,625 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Jordan Spieth | -30 | $5,900,000 | $1,180,000 | $1,633,477 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Patrick Reed | -21 | $5,700,000 | $1,140,000 | $1,598,014 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Zach Johnson | -19 | $5,700,000 | $1,140,000 | $1,599,910 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Dustin Johnson | -16 | $5,700,000 | $1,140,000 | $1,625,864 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Steve Stricker | -23 | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 | $1,620,738 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Jonathan Byrd | -24 | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 | $1,654,277 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Geoff Ogilvy | -22 | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 | $1,706,500 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Geoff Ogilvy | -24 | $5,600,000 | $1,120,000 | $1,734,487 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Daniel Chopra | -18 | $5,500,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,697,457 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Vijay Singh | -14 | $5,500,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,762,624 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Stuart Appleby | -8 | $5,400,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,779,944 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Stuart Appleby | -21 | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 | $1,803,339 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Stuart Appleby | -22 | $5,300,000 | $1,060,000 | $1,864,522 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Ernie Els | -31 | $5,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,806,075 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Sergio Garcia | -23 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,329,894 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Jim Furyk | -18 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,182,113 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods | -16 | $3,100,000 | $522,000 | $1,007,146 | 2000 |
| 1999 | David Duval | -26 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $933,450 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Phil Mickelson | -17 | $1,700,000 | $306,000 | $623,687 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods | -14 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $447,084 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Mark O'Meara | -17 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $381,279 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Steve Elkington | -10 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $392,455 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Phil Mickelson | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $403,465 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Davis Love III | -16 | $800,000 | $144,000 | $331,188 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Steve Elkington | -9 | $800,000 | $144,000 | $340,964 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Tom Kite | -16 | $800,000 | $144,000 | $351,291 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Paul Azinger | -16 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $343,283 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Steve Jones | -9 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $361,813 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Steve Pate | -14 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $252,852 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Mac O'Grady | -10 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $263,162 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Calvin Peete | -21 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $272,806 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Tom Kite | -13 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $222,387 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Tom Watson | -14 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $230,272 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Lanny Wadkins | -8 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Lanny Wadkins | -8 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $216,904 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Lee Trevino | -15 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Tom Watson | -12 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
Hyundai Tournament of Champions prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions get?
In 2018 the winner received $1,260,000 from a $6,300,000 purse.
What was the first Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Hyundai Tournament of Champions payout ever?
$1,260,000 to Dustin Johnson in 2018.
Who has won the Hyundai Tournament of Champions the most?
Stuart Appleby, with 3 wins between 1980 and 2018.