Northwestern Mutual World Challenge prize money at a glance
This page covers 8 editions of the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, 2010–2017. Its purse went from $4,000,000 in 2010 to $3,500,000 in 2017, down 12%. In 2017 the winner took 29% of the purse: $1,000,000. The biggest winner's check was $1,000,000, to Zach Johnson in 2013. The lowest winning score on record is -26, by Jordan Spieth in 2014. No one has won it twice. Rickie Fowler has earned the most here: $1,441,667 from 5 starts and 1 win.
Northwestern Mutual World Challenge purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge
Northwestern Mutual World Challenge champions and purses
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rickie Fowler | -18 | $3,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,355,430 | 2018 |
| 2016 | Hideki Matsuyama | -18 | $3,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,384,303 | 2017 |
| 2015 | Bubba Watson | -25 | $3,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,401,767 | 2016 |
| 2014 | Jordan Spieth | -26 | $3,500,000 | — | — | 2015 |
| 2013 | Zach Johnson | -13 | $3,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,426,196 | 2014 |
| 2012 | Tommy Gainey | -16 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,041,903 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Ben Crane | -15 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,063,464 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Heath Slocum | -14 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,097,036 | 2010 |
Northwestern Mutual World Challenge prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge get?
In 2017 the winner received $1,000,000 from a $3,500,000 purse.
What is the biggest Northwestern Mutual World Challenge payout ever?
$1,000,000 to Zach Johnson in 2013.