PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament prize money at a glance
This page covers 6 editions of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, 2007–2012. Its purse went from $1,057,500 in 2007 to $1,057,500 in 2012. In 2012 the winner took 5% of the purse: $50,000. The biggest winner's check was $50,000, to Troy Merritt in 2009. The lowest winning score on record is -32, by Harrison Frazar in 2008. No one has won it twice. Billy Horschel has earned the most here: $77,500 from 4 starts, without a win.
PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament purse by year
What 10th place paid at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament
PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament champions and purses
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dong-hwan Lee | -25 | $1,057,500 | $50,000 | $72,354 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Brendon Todd | -17 | $1,057,500 | $50,000 | $73,852 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Billy Mayfair | -18 | $1,057,500 | $50,000 | $76,183 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Troy Merritt | -22 | $1,057,500 | $50,000 | $77,432 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Harrison Frazar | -32 | $1,057,500 | — | — | 2008 |
| 2007 | Frank Lickliter II | -29 | $1,057,500 | — | — | 2007 |
PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament get?
In 2012 the winner received $50,000 from a $1,057,500 purse.
What is the biggest PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament payout ever?
$50,000 to Troy Merritt in 2009.