The Honda Classic prize money at a glance
This page covers 47 editions of The Honda Classic, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $9,600,000 in 2026, 32 times as much, or 7.9 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,728,000. The lowest winning score on record is -24, by Justin Leonard in 2003. Players who have won it more than once: Johnny Miller (2), Mark Calcavecchia (2), Padraig Harrington (2). Shane Lowry has earned the most here: $2,545,859 from 9 starts, without a win.
The Honda Classic purse by year
What 10th place paid at The Honda Classic
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at The Honda Classic
The Honda Classic champions and purses
Multiple winners: Johnny Miller (2), Mark Calcavecchia (2), Padraig Harrington (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nico Echavarria | -17 | $9,600,000 | $1,728,000 | $1,728,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Joe Highsmith | -19 | $9,200,000 | $1,656,000 | $1,708,979 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Austin Eckroat | -17 | $9,000,000 | $1,620,000 | $1,715,818 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Chris Kirk | -14 | $8,400,000 | $1,512,000 | $1,648,665 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Sepp Straka | -10 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $1,634,790 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Matt Jones | -12 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,544,916 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Sungjae Im | -6 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,617,494 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Keith Mitchell | -9 | $6,800,000 | $1,224,000 | $1,590,663 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Justin Thomas | -8 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,571,857 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Rickie Fowler | -12 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,561,456 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Adam Scott | -9 | $6,100,000 | $1,098,000 | $1,519,964 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Padraig Harrington | -6 | $6,100,000 | $1,098,000 | $1,539,140 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Russell Henley | -8 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,515,704 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Michael Thompson | -9 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,540,292 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Rory McIlroy | -12 | $5,700,000 | $1,026,000 | $1,484,712 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Rory Sabbatini | -9 | $5,700,000 | $1,026,000 | $1,515,436 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Camilo Villegas | -13 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,535,850 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Y.E. Yang | -9 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,561,038 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Ernie Els | -6 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,527,712 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Mark Wilson | -5 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,586,362 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Luke Donald | -12 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,631,616 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Padraig Harrington | -14 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,684,251 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Todd Hamilton | -12 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,583,085 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Justin Leonard | -24 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,625,468 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Matt Kuchar | -19 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,163,657 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Jesper Parnevik | -18 | $3,200,000 | $576,000 | $1,080,789 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Dudley Hart | -19 | $2,900,000 | $522,000 | $1,007,146 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Vijay Singh | -11 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $933,450 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Mark Calcavecchia | -18 | $1,800,000 | $324,000 | $660,375 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Stuart Appleby | -14 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $558,855 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Tim Herron | -17 | $1,300,000 | $234,000 | $495,663 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Mark O'Meara | -9 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Nick Price | -8 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $443,812 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Fred Couples | -9 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $455,384 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Corey Pavin | -15 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $468,825 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Steve Pate | -9 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1990 | John Huston | -6 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Blaine McCallister | -22 | $800,000 | $144,000 | $385,934 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Joey Sindelar | -12 | $700,000 | $126,000 | $353,992 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Mark Calcavecchia | -9 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Kenny Knox | -1 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $272,806 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Curtis Strange | -13 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Bruce Lietzke | -8 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Johnny Miller | -10 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Hale Irwin | -19 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $247,891 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Tom Kite | -14 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Johnny Miller | -14 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
The Honda Classic prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of The Honda Classic get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,728,000 from a $9,600,000 purse.
What was the first The Honda Classic winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest The Honda Classic payout ever?
$1,728,000 to Nico Echavarria in 2026.
Who has won The Honda Classic the most?
Johnny Miller, with 2 wins between 1980 and 2026.