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PGA Tour's Tour Championship features $40 million purse for golfers

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

PGA Tour's Tour Championship features $40 million purse for golfers
Summary

The 2026 Tour Championship begins at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on August 24, with Tommy Fleetwood as the defending champion. A total of 30 golfers will compete for the FedEx Cup, with the largest purse of the season at $40 million. The winner will take home $10 million, while the second and third places will earn $5 million and $3.75 million, respectively. Prize money extends down to the 30th place, who will receive $355,000.

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  • •Tour Championship starts on August 24 at East Lake Golf Club.
  • •Total purse for the event is $40 million.
  • •Winner will receive $10 million in prize money.
  • •Tommy Fleetwood is the defending champion.
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  • 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tour Championship payout, purse: How much does each golfer get?
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Here's a look at the purse and prize money payouts for the 2026 Tour Championship, where $40 million is up for grabs.

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