2024 Tour Championship Features Record-Breaking Prize Purse

In an exciting culmination to the PGA Tour season, the 2024 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, is set to distribute a record-breaking prize purse totaling $100 million. This monumental tournament not only determines the champion of the Tour Championship but also decides the winner of the prestigious FedEx Cup.

The victor at this year’s Tour Championship will receive an astounding $25 million, while the runner-up will walk away with $12.5 million, significantly more than what players earn in even the most major championships. This distribution highlights the lucrative nature of the FedEx Cup and its importance in the professional golfing landscape.

Notably, last place in the competition is still rewarded, with players earning a minimum of $550,000, demonstrating the financial benefits available to all participants in this elite tournament. The top five finishers can expect to earn no less than $5 million each, with all players finishing within the top 12 guaranteed a seven-figure payout.

Currently, the current leader, World and FedEx Cup No.1 Scottie Scheffler, finds himself in a favorable position, having opened the tournament with an impressive 6-under 65 during the first round. With three rounds of competitive play still ahead, the excitement is palpable as players vie for not only the championship title but also their share of the historic purse.

As unique as this year’s payout structure is, it marks a shift in how the PGA Tour rewards its top players. With the prize purse increasing significantly from previous years, it sets a high bar for future tournaments and raises questions about the evolving financial landscape of professional golf.