Tour Championship prize money at a glance
This page covers 40 editions of the Tour Championship, 1987–2026. Its purse went from $2,000,000 in 1987 to $40,000,000 in 2026, 20 times as much, or 6.8 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 25% of the purse: $10,000,000. The biggest winner's check was $18,000,000, to Rory McIlroy in 2022. The lowest winning score on record is -30, by Scottie Scheffler in 2024. Players who have won it more than once: Tiger Woods (3), Rory McIlroy (3), Phil Mickelson (2), Scottie Scheffler (2). Rory McIlroy has earned the most here: $43,541,153 from 13 starts and 3 wins.
Tour Championship purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Tour Championship
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Tour Championship
Tour Championship champions and purses
Multiple winners: Tiger Woods (3), Rory McIlroy (3), Phil Mickelson (2), Scottie Scheffler (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Scottie Scheffler | -16 | $40,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Tommy Fleetwood | -18 | $40,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,319,919 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -30 | — | — | — | 2024 |
| 2023 | Viktor Hovland | -27 | — | $18,000,000 | $19,626,961 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Rory McIlroy | -21 | — | $18,000,000 | $20,434,873 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Patrick Cantlay | -21 | — | $15,000,000 | $18,391,862 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | -21 | — | $15,000,000 | $19,255,886 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Rory McIlroy | -18 | — | $15,000,000 | $19,493,424 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Tiger Woods | -11 | $9,000,000 | $1,620,000 | $2,143,442 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Xander Schauffele | -12 | $8,750,000 | $1,575,000 | $2,134,803 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Rory McIlroy | -12 | $8,500,000 | $1,530,000 | $2,117,983 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | -9 | $8,250,000 | $1,485,000 | $2,081,624 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Billy Horschel | -11 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,020,939 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Henrik Stenson | -13 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,053,723 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Brandt Snedeker | -10 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,083,806 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Bill Haas | -8 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,126,927 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Jim Furyk | -8 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $2,056,942 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Phil Mickelson | -9 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $2,090,676 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Camilo Villegas | -7 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,944,360 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Tiger Woods | -23 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $2,019,006 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Adam Scott | -11 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,928,273 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Bart Bryant | -17 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,990,478 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Retief Goosen | -11 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,899,702 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Chad Campbell | -16 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,950,561 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Vijay Singh | -12 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,662,367 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Mike Weir | -18 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,688,733 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Phil Mickelson | -13 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,736,459 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Tiger Woods | -15 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,795,097 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Hal Sutton | -6 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,467,499 | 1998 |
| 1997 | David Duval | -11 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,490,279 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Tom Lehman | -12 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,143,838 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Billy Mayfair | E | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,177,366 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Mark McCumber | -10 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,210,396 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | -7 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,241,957 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Paul Azinger | -8 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $852,410 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Craig Stadler | -5 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $878,228 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Jodie Mudd | -11 | $2,500,000 | $450,000 | $1,144,276 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Tom Kite | -8 | $2,500,000 | $450,000 | $1,206,043 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Curtis Strange | -9 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $1,011,407 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Tom Watson | -12 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $1,052,650 | 1987 |
Tour Championship prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Tour Championship get?
In 2026 the winner received $10,000,000 from a $40,000,000 purse.
What was the first Tour Championship winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$360,000 in 1987 is about $1,052,650 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Tour Championship payout ever?
$18,000,000 to Rory McIlroy in 2022.
Who has won the Tour Championship the most?
Tiger Woods, with 3 wins between 1987 and 2026.