PGA Championship 2024: Purse and Prize Money Update
2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
The PGA Championship is set to return to Valhalla Golf Club in 2024, and the excitement is already building. The last time the tournament was played at Valhalla, in 2014, Brooks Koepka won the championship and received the top prize of $3,150,000. The total purse for that year was $12 million.
2024 PGA Championship Purse
The PGA of America has not yet announced the prize money for the 2024 PGA Championship. However, it is expected to be significantly higher than the 2014 purse, given the increasing popularity of the tournament and the overall growth of the PGA Tour.
In 2023, the PGA Championship had a record $25 million increase to its purse, bringing the total to $15 million. This still lagged behind two of the other major golf tournaments, the Masters and the U.S. Open, which both have purses of $12.5 million.
Prize Money History
The prize money at the PGA Championship has not always grown year after year. In 2018, the purse was actually reduced from $10.5 million to $10 million. However, it has since rebounded and is now at its highest level ever.
2023 PGA Championship Purse
- Total purse: $15 million
- Winner's share: $2.7 million
2014 PGA Championship Purse
- Total purse: $12 million
- Winner's share: $3.15 million
Conclusion
The PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. The 2024 event at Valhalla Golf Club is sure to be a memorable one, and the prize money will undoubtedly be a major talking point. While the official purse has not yet been announced, it is expected to be significantly higher than in previous years.
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