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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

PGA Championship 2026 prize money peaks to $20 million but purse still way less than other golf majors

PGA Championship 2026 increased this year's purse to $20.5 million, ​with $3.69 million going to the ​champion on Sunday. The PGA of America announced ​the boost in prize money Saturday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., site of the 108th PGA Championship.

The tournament ‌joins the ⁠Masters ($22.5 ⁠million in 2026) and the U.S. Open ($21.5 million in 2025) ​in the $20 million club among Grand Slam events. The Open Championship's purse ​was $17 million last year.

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