The Northern Trust prize money at a glance
This page covers 40 editions of The Northern Trust, 1980–2021. Its purse went from $250,000 in 1980 to $9,500,000 in 2021, 38 times as much, or 12 times after inflation. In 2021 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,710,000. The biggest winner's check was $1,710,000, to Dustin Johnson in 2020. The lowest winning score on record is -30, by Dustin Johnson in 2020. Players who have won it more than once: Bubba Watson (3), Corey Pavin (2), Phil Mickelson (2), Mike Weir (2). Dustin Johnson has earned the most here: $5,598,340 from 14 starts and 2 wins.
The Northern Trust purse by year
What 10th place paid at The Northern Trust
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at The Northern Trust
The Northern Trust champions and purses
Multiple winners: Bubba Watson (3), Corey Pavin (2), Phil Mickelson (2), Mike Weir (2), Dustin Johnson (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tony Finau | -20 | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 | $2,096,672 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | -30 | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 | $2,195,171 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Patrick Reed | -16 | $9,250,000 | $1,665,000 | $2,163,770 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Bubba Watson | -12 | $7,200,000 | $1,296,000 | $1,714,754 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Dustin Johnson | -17 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,707,842 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Bubba Watson | -15 | $6,800,000 | $1,224,000 | $1,694,386 | 2016 |
| 2015 | James Hahn | -6 | $6,700,000 | $1,206,000 | $1,690,531 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Bubba Watson | -15 | $6,700,000 | $1,206,000 | $1,692,536 | 2014 |
| 2013 | John Merrick | -11 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,694,321 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Bill Haas | -7 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,719,140 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Aaron Baddeley | -12 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,728,129 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Steve Stricker | -16 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,755,257 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Phil Mickelson | -15 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,756,168 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Phil Mickelson | -12 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,722,148 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Charles Howell III | -16 | $5,200,000 | $936,000 | $1,499,833 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Rory Sabbatini | -13 | $5,100,000 | $918,000 | $1,512,953 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Adam Scott | -9 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,469,892 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Mike Weir | -17 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,519,761 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Mike Weir | -17 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,462,921 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Len Mattiace | -15 | $3,700,000 | $666,000 | $1,230,152 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Robert Allenby | -12 | $3,400,000 | $612,000 | $1,148,338 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Kirk Triplett | -12 | $3,100,000 | $558,000 | $1,076,605 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Ernie Els | -14 | $2,800,000 | $504,000 | $1,005,254 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Billy Mayfair | -12 | $2,100,000 | $378,000 | $770,437 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Nick Faldo | -12 | $1,400,000 | $252,000 | $521,598 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Craig Stadler | -6 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Corey Pavin | -16 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Corey Pavin | -13 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $403,465 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Tom Kite | -7 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $413,986 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Fred Couples | -15 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $426,205 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Ted Schulz | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1989 | Mark Calcavecchia | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $482,417 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Chip Beck | -17 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $379,278 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Chen Tze-chung | -9 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Doug Tewell | -14 | $450,000 | $81,000 | $245,526 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Lanny Wadkins | -20 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $222,387 | 1985 |
| 1984 | David Edwards | -5 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $230,272 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Gil Morgan | -14 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $180,132 | 1983 |
| 1981 | Johnny Miller | -14 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Tom Watson | -8 | $250,000 | $45,000 | $181,425 | 1980 |
The Northern Trust prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of The Northern Trust get?
In 2021 the winner received $1,710,000 from a $9,500,000 purse.
What was the first The Northern Trust winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$45,000 in 1980 is about $181,425 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest The Northern Trust payout ever?
$1,710,000 to Dustin Johnson in 2020.
Who has won The Northern Trust the most?
Bubba Watson, with 3 wins between 1980 and 2021.