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J.J. Spaun wins BMW PGA Championship, earns $1.53 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:37 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

J.J. Spaun wins BMW PGA Championship, earns $1.53 million

Summary

J.J. Spaun secured victory at the BMW PGA Championship on September 20, earning $1.53 million with a finish at 17-under par. He capitalized on a strong finish, making four birdies in his final five holes. Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Aaron Rai, and Manuel Elvira tied for second place at 15-under par, each earning $597,150. McIlroy's finish also advances him in the Race to Dubai as he seeks another season title. Spaun's win marks a significant achievement in his career, following a recent exclusion from the U.S. Presidents Cup team.

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By the Numbers

•Spaun's final round included four birdies over the last five holes.
•The tournament featured a total purse of $9 million.
•McIlroy holds momentum in his pursuit of the Race to Dubai title.
•Spaun's win is his fourth worldwide and third in 15 months.
•Significant payouts extended throughout the top finishers in the tournament.

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6:37 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Spaun’s $1.53 Million BMW PGA Payday Revealed as Rory McIlroy Earns Nearly $600K

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Millions were up for grabs at the BMW PGA Championship — and the tournament’s biggest finishers cashed in. J.J. Spaun walked away with the biggest payday of them all, collecting a whopping $1.53 million for winning the DP World Tour’s flagship event in England on Sunday, September 20, Golf Digest reported. The victory gave Spaun, […]
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