The Memorial Tournament prize money at a glance
This page covers 47 editions of The Memorial Tournament, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $20,000,000 in 2026, 67 times as much, or 17 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 20% of the purse: $4,000,000. The biggest winner's check was $4,000,000, to Scottie Scheffler in 2024. The lowest winning score on record is -20, by Tom Lehman in 1994. Players who have won it more than once: Tiger Woods (5), Kenny Perry (3), Hale Irwin (2), Greg Norman (2). Scottie Scheffler has earned the most here: $10,501,620 from 6 starts and 2 wins.
The Memorial Tournament purse by year
What 10th place paid at The Memorial Tournament
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at The Memorial Tournament
The Memorial Tournament champions and purses
Multiple winners: Tiger Woods (5), Kenny Perry (3), Hale Irwin (2), Greg Norman (2), Patrick Cantlay (2), Scottie Scheffler (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | J.T. Poston | -12 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Scottie Scheffler | -10 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,127,967 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -8 | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,236,588 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Viktor Hovland | -7 | $20,000,000 | $3,600,000 | $3,925,392 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Billy Horschel | -13 | $12,000,000 | $2,160,000 | $2,452,185 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Patrick Cantlay | -13 | $9,300,000 | $1,674,000 | $2,052,532 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Jon Rahm | -9 | $9,300,000 | $1,674,000 | $2,148,957 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Patrick Cantlay | -19 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $2,128,682 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Bryson DeChambeau | -15 | $8,900,000 | $1,602,000 | $2,119,626 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Jason Dufner | -13 | $8,700,000 | $1,566,000 | $2,122,604 | 2017 |
| 2016 | William McGirt | -15 | $8,500,000 | $1,530,000 | $2,117,983 | 2016 |
| 2015 | David Lingmerth | -15 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,564,372 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Hideki Matsuyama | -13 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,566,227 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Matt Kuchar | -12 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,591,635 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Tiger Woods | -9 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,614,950 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Steve Stricker | -16 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,648,369 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Justin Rose | -18 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,645,553 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Tiger Woods | -12 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,672,541 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Kenny Perry | -8 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,666,594 | 2008 |
| 2007 | K.J. Choi | -17 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,730,577 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Carl Pettersson | -12 | $5,750,000 | $1,035,000 | $1,705,780 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Bart Bryant | -16 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,684,251 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Ernie Els | -18 | $5,250,000 | $945,000 | $1,662,239 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Kenny Perry | -13 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,625,468 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Jim Furyk | -14 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,496,130 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods | -17 | $4,100,000 | $738,000 | $1,384,761 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods | -19 | $2,900,000 | $558,000 | $1,076,605 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Tiger Woods | -15 | $2,550,000 | $459,000 | $915,500 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Fred Couples | -17 | $2,200,000 | $396,000 | $807,125 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Vijay Singh | -14 | $1,900,000 | $342,000 | $707,883 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Tom Watson | -14 | $1,800,000 | $324,000 | $686,303 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Greg Norman | -19 | $1,700,000 | $306,000 | $667,174 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Tom Lehman | -20 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $605,198 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Paul Azinger | -14 | $1,400,000 | $252,000 | $579,580 | 1993 |
| 1992 | David Edwards | -15 | $1,300,000 | $234,000 | $554,066 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Kenny Perry | -15 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $526,937 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Greg Norman | E | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Bob Tway | -11 | $1,000,000 | $160,000 | $428,815 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Curtis Strange | -14 | $930,250 | $160,000 | $449,514 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Don Pooley | -16 | $850,000 | $140,000 | $409,364 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Hal Sutton | -17 | $577,730 | $100,000 | $303,118 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Hale Irwin | -7 | $579,230 | $100,000 | $308,871 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Jack Nicklaus | -8 | $565,500 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Hale Irwin | -7 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Ray Floyd | -7 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $216,904 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Keith Fergus | -4 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $230,204 | 1981 |
| 1980 | David Graham | -8 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
The Memorial Tournament prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of The Memorial Tournament get?
In 2026 the winner received $4,000,000 from a $20,000,000 purse.
What was the first The Memorial Tournament winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest The Memorial Tournament payout ever?
$4,000,000 to Scottie Scheffler in 2024.
Who has won The Memorial Tournament the most?
Tiger Woods, with 5 wins between 1980 and 2026.