Prize Breakdown for 2026 Memorial Tournament Revealed

The PGA Tour continues with the Memorial Tournament, which commenced on Thursday, June 4, and will conclude on Sunday, June 7, at the renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club located in Dublin, Ohio, near Columbus. Weather disruptions, including thunderstorms, have already forced play to be suspended twice and have shortened the third round.

As of Saturday evening, American golfers J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard are leading the pack, each holding a joint score of -9. The tournament has already provided thrilling moments, highlighted by Jordan Spieth's incredible 62-foot putt for a birdie during the opening round.

Founded by golf icon Jack Nicklaus, the Memorial Tournament is known for its generous purse, ranking among the most lucrative events on the PGA Tour. As a Signature Event, it features a select group of players and offers enhanced prize money along with more FedEx Cup points. Notable past champions include Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm, with Scottie Scheffler being the reigning champion, having secured the title for two consecutive years.

The total purse for the 2026 Memorial Tournament is set at an impressive $20 million. This amount will be allocated to participants, with the winner receiving the largest portion of the prize money. For comparison, the Masters had a purse of $22.5 million, while the PGA Championship offered $20.5 million to its competitors. The Memorial Tournament's purse has grown significantly from its humble beginnings of $200,000 in 1976, when Roger Maltbie took home $40,000 as the inaugural champion.

What can the winner expect? The victor of the 2026 Memorial Tournament will earn a substantial $4 million, which constitutes 20% of the total purse. Other payouts include $2.2 million for second place (11%) and $1.4 million for third place (7%). In the event of ties beyond first place, the tied players will receive a smaller share than they would if they finished individually in that position. For a complete breakdown of the prize distribution, the PGA Tour's official website provides detailed information.