PGA Championship 2026 prize money: Full payout from record $20.5 ...
Aaron Rai has done the unthinkable and seized the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club. Here's how much Rai nets from his first major victory.
www.golfchannel.comThe prize money for the 2026 PGA Championship reaches a record $20.5 million with the winner taking home 3,690,000 dollars. The largest in event history purse reflects a $1.5 million rise from 2025. The payout and announcements came ahead of the Aronimink layout as part of the prize-money announcements. Competitors confront a significant stakes as they chase the Wanamaker Trophy at Aronimink Golf Club. Tournament officials note how the winnings distribute among the 82 golfers who made the cut, with the top shares going to the winner. Golf media reports that the first major victory could bring substantial financial rewards for the champion. Prize money at Aronimink is under close watch by fans as major history is written.