Valspar Championship prize money at a glance
This page covers 26 editions of the Valspar Championship, 2000–2026. Its purse went from $2,400,000 in 2000 to $9,100,000 in 2026, 3.8 times as much, or 2.0 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,638,000. The lowest winning score on record is -18, by Vijay Singh in 2004. Players who have won it more than once: K.J. Choi (2), Retief Goosen (2), Paul Casey (2), Sam Burns (2). Sam Burns has earned the most here: $3,111,067 from 7 starts and 2 wins.
Valspar Championship purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Valspar Championship
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Valspar Championship
Valspar Championship champions and purses
Multiple winners: K.J. Choi (2), Retief Goosen (2), Paul Casey (2), Sam Burns (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Matt Fitzpatrick | -11 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $1,638,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Viktor Hovland | -11 | $8,700,000 | $1,566,000 | $1,616,099 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Peter Malnati | -12 | $8,400,000 | $1,512,000 | $1,601,430 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Taylor Moore | -10 | $8,100,000 | $1,458,000 | $1,589,784 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Sam Burns | -17 | $7,800,000 | $1,404,000 | $1,593,920 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Sam Burns | -17 | $6,900,000 | $1,242,000 | $1,522,846 | 2021 |
| 2019 | Paul Casey | -8 | $6,700,000 | $1,206,000 | $1,567,271 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Paul Casey | -10 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,548,041 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Adam Hadwin | -14 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,537,058 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Charl Schwartzel | -7 | $6,100,000 | $1,098,000 | $1,519,964 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | -10 | $5,900,000 | $1,062,000 | $1,488,676 | 2015 |
| 2014 | John Senden | -7 | $5,700,000 | $1,026,000 | $1,439,919 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Kevin Streelman | -10 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,411,934 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Luke Donald | -13 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,432,617 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Gary Woodland | -15 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,462,263 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Jim Furyk | -13 | $5,400,000 | $972,000 | $1,480,998 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Retief Goosen | -8 | $5,400,000 | $972,000 | $1,505,287 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Sean O'Hair | -4 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,472,158 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Mark Calcavecchia | -10 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,528,676 | 2007 |
| 2006 | K.J. Choi | -13 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,572,284 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Carl Pettersson | -9 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,623,005 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh | -18 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,583,085 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Retief Goosen | -12 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,560,449 | 2003 |
| 2002 | K.J. Choi | -17 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $864,431 | 2002 |
| 2001 | — | $2,500,000 | — | — | 2001 | |
| 2000 | John Huston | -13 | $2,400,000 | $432,000 | $833,500 | 2000 |
Valspar Championship prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Valspar Championship get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,638,000 from a $9,100,000 purse.
What was the first Valspar Championship winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$432,000 in 2000 is about $833,500 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Valspar Championship payout ever?
$1,638,000 to Matt Fitzpatrick in 2026.
Who has won the Valspar Championship the most?
K.J. Choi, with 2 wins between 2000 and 2026.