Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money at a glance
This page covers 46 editions of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $300,000 in 1980 to $9,500,000 in 2026, 32 times as much, or 7.9 times after inflation. In 2016 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,260,000. The lowest winning score on record is -31, by Alex Fitzpatrick in 2026. Players who have won it more than once: Tom Watson (2), Chip Beck (2), Ben Crenshaw (2), Carlos Franco (2). Justin Rose has earned the most here: $2,006,171 from 12 starts and 1 win.
Zurich Classic of New Orleans purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Zurich Classic of New Orleans champions and purses
Multiple winners: Tom Watson (2), Chip Beck (2), Ben Crenshaw (2), Carlos Franco (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alex Fitzpatrick / Matt Fitzpatrick | -31 | $9,500,000 | — | — | 2026 |
| 2025 | Andrew Novak / Ben Griffin | -28 | $9,200,000 | — | — | 2025 |
| 2024 | — | $8,900,000 | — | — | 2024 | |
| 2023 | Davis Riley / Nick Hardy | -30 | $8,600,000 | — | — | 2023 |
| 2022 | Patrick Cantlay / Xander Schauffele | -29 | $8,300,000 | — | — | 2022 |
| 2021 | — | $7,400,000 | — | — | 2021 | |
| 2019 | — | $7,300,000 | — | — | 2019 | |
| 2018 | — | $7,200,000 | — | — | 2018 | |
| 2017 | — | $7,100,000 | — | — | 2017 | |
| 2016 | Brian Stuard | -15 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,744,221 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Justin Rose | -22 | $6,900,000 | $1,242,000 | $1,740,994 | 2015 |
| 2014 | S.Y. Noh | -19 | $6,800,000 | $1,224,000 | $1,717,798 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Billy Horschel | -20 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,694,321 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Jason Dufner | -19 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,667,045 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Bubba Watson | -15 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,701,542 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Jason Bohn | -18 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,755,257 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Jerry Kelly | -14 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,756,168 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Andres Romero | -13 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,722,148 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Nick Watney | -15 | $6,100,000 | $1,098,000 | $1,759,420 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Chris Couch | -19 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,779,944 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Tim Petrovic | -13 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,684,251 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh | -22 | $5,100,000 | $918,000 | $1,614,746 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Steve Flesch | -25 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,625,468 | 2003 |
| 2002 | K.J. Choi | -17 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,496,130 | 2002 |
| 2001 | David Toms | -22 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,350,986 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Carlos Franco | -18 | $3,400,000 | $612,000 | $1,180,792 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Carlos Franco | -19 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $933,450 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Lee Westwood | -15 | $1,700,000 | $306,000 | $623,687 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Brad Faxon | -16 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $558,855 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Scott McCarron | -13 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Davis Love III | -14 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Ben Crenshaw | -15 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $484,158 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Mike Standly | -7 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $413,986 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Chip Beck | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $426,205 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Ian Woosnam | -13 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1990 | David Frost | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Tim Simpson | -14 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $361,813 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Chip Beck | -26 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $379,278 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Ben Crenshaw | -20 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $263,162 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Calvin Peete | -19 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $272,806 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Seve Ballesteros | -11 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $222,387 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Bob Eastwood | -16 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $230,272 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Bill Rogers | -14 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Scott Hoch | -10 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $185,918 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Tom Watson | -18 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $230,204 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Tom Watson | -15 | $300,000 | $45,000 | $181,425 | 1980 |
Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans get?
In 2016 the winner received $1,260,000 from a $7,000,000 purse.
What was the first Zurich Classic of New Orleans winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$45,000 in 1980 is about $181,425 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Zurich Classic of New Orleans payout ever?
$1,260,000 to Brian Stuard in 2016.
Who has won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans the most?
Tom Watson, with 2 wins between 1980 and 2026.