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Memorial Tournament 2026 begins with $20 million purse at Muirfield Village

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Memorial Tournament 2026 begins with $20 million purse at Muirfield Village

Summary

The 2026 Memorial Tournament is underway at Muirfield Village Golf Club from June 4-7. A total purse of $20 million is available, with the winner set to receive $4 million. The tournament, hosted by Jack Nicklaus, features 72 golfers competing for the title, and Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending champion following his previous wins in 2024 and 2025. Early play will influence leaderboard positioning for the remainder of this high-stakes event.

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By the Numbers

•Memorial Tournament runs June 4-7 at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
•Total purse is $20 million, winner receives $4 million.
•Defending champion Scottie Scheffler won in 2024 and 2025.
•72 golfers are competing for the title this year.
•Early rounds will shape the leaderboard and final outcomes.

Latest Updates

2:37 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Memorial Tournament money: Here's how much every player made
7:32 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Memorial Tournament purse: Payout breakdown, winner's share
12:00 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Memorial Tournament purse: Prize money, payouts from $20 million pool at Jack Nicklaus' event
8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Memorial Tournament 2026 payout: Full purse for field at Muirfield Village

What they're saying

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Check out our list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2026 Memorial Tournament played at Muirfield Village.
— Yahoo Sports