The 2026 TOUR Championship has a $40 million purse, making it one of the richest events on the PGA TOUR schedule. The winner at East Lake Golf Club will receive $10 million, while the runner-up will earn $5 million.
All 30 players who qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs finale will receive a payout. Even the golfer finishing 30th will collect $355,000.
2026 TOUR Championship Payouts
Here is the complete prize-money breakdown for the 2026 TOUR Championship:
| Position | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1st | $10,000,000 |
| 2nd | $5,000,000 |
| 3rd | $3,750,000 |
| 4th | $3,150,000 |
| 5th | $2,550,000 |
| 6th | $2,000,000 |
| 7th | $1,450,000 |
| 8th | $1,070,000 |
| 9th | $900,000 |
| 10th | $745,000 |
| 11th | $700,000 |
| 12th | $660,000 |
| 13th | $625,000 |
| 14th | $590,000 |
| 15th | $560,000 |
| 16th | $530,000 |
| 17th | $500,000 |
| 18th | $475,000 |
| 19th | $460,000 |
| 20th | $445,000 |
| 21st | $430,000 |
| 22nd | $415,000 |
| 23rd | $400,000 |
| 24th | $390,000 |
| 25th | $380,000 |
| 26th | $375,000 |
| 27th | $370,000 |
| 28th | $365,000 |
| 29th | $360,000 |
| 30th | $355,000 |
The distribution is listed in the official 2026 PGA TOUR Player Handbook.
How Much Does the 2026 TOUR Championship Winner Earn?
The 2026 TOUR Championship winner will earn $10 million, representing 25% of the total purse.
In addition to the record-setting payday, the winner will be crowned the FedExCup champion and receive an official PGA TOUR victory. The champion also earns a five-year PGA TOUR exemption.
The runner-up receives $5 million, while third place pays $3.75 million. Each of the top eight finishers will earn more than $1 million.
What Is the 2026 TOUR Championship Purse?
The total 2026 TOUR Championship purse is $40 million.
Unlike the FedExCup bonus money awarded separately based on the season standings, earnings from the TOUR Championship count as official PGA TOUR prize money. The tournament purse and FedExCup bonus pool should therefore be treated as separate distributions.
What Happens to the Payouts When Players Tie?
When two or more players finish tied, the prize money for the affected positions is combined and divided equally among them.
For example, if two golfers tie for second, the second- and third-place payouts would be pooled:
- Second place: $5 million
- Third place: $3.75 million
- Combined prize money: $8.75 million
- Payout for each tied player: $4.375 million
A playoff would be required if players are tied for first after 72 holes. The playoff determines both the TOUR Championship winner and the FedExCup champion.
Is the TOUR Championship Payout Separate From the FedExCup Bonus?
Yes. The $40 million TOUR Championship purse is separate from the FedExCup bonus pool.
For 2026, FedExCup bonus money based on the standings is distributed following the BMW Championship. Players then advance to East Lake for a conventional 72-hole stroke-play tournament, with every qualifier beginning at even par.
The prize money players earn at East Lake counts as official money. The separately distributed FedExCup bonuses do not count toward the official PGA TOUR money list.
When and Where Is the 2026 TOUR Championship?
The 2026 TOUR Championship will be played from August 27–30, 2026, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
The field consists of the 30 players who qualify through the FedExCup standings following the BMW Championship. No alternates are added when an eligible player cannot compete.
2026 TOUR Championship Payout FAQs
How much does the TOUR Championship winner get in 2026?
The winner receives $10 million from the tournament’s $40 million purse.
How much does second place earn?
The runner-up at the 2026 TOUR Championship earns $5 million.
How much does last place pay?
The golfer finishing 30th receives $355,000.
How many players receive prize money?
All 30 players in the TOUR Championship field are assigned a payout.
Does TOUR Championship prize money count as official earnings?
Yes. The $40 million purse is considered official PGA TOUR money.
Is the FedExCup bonus included in the $40 million purse?
No. FedExCup bonus money is distributed separately from the TOUR Championship purse.