Xander Schauffele emerged as the champion of the PGA Championship, securing the Wanamaker Trophy at Valhalla Golf Club in New York. The 30-year-old golfer walked away with a whopping $3.3 million in prize money, making him significantly richer after his victory.
The tournament was not without its fair share of drama, as early favorite Scottie Scheffler, the 2024 Masters champion, found himself in trouble with the law. Scheffler was arrested on several charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer, before the second day of the tournament. Despite his legal troubles, Scheffler managed to finish the tournament in a four-way tie for 8th place.
The PGA Championship boasted a record-breaking purse of $18.5 million this year, with the top 10 finishers all taking home at least $500,000. The second-place winner, Bryson DeChambeau, earned $1.998 million, while Viktor Hovland secured $1.258 million for his third-place finish.
Comparatively, the Masters tournament earlier this year had a prize purse of $20 million, with Scheffler taking home $3.6 million for his victory. However, all players in the PGA Championship received a minimum of $4,000 just for completing the 36-hole course.
Overall, the PGA Championship was a lucrative event for the top 20 players, with significant payouts for their impressive performances on the course.