2025 Players Championship: $25M Purse Breakdown and Record Winner's Share
The 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass features the largest purse in PGA Tour history at $25 million, with a winner's share of $4.5 million. This marks the third consecutive year the tournament has maintained this prestigious prize pool.
The final round began with J.J. Spaun leading at 12 under par, followed by Bud Cauley at 11 under. Lucas Glover, Alex Smalley, and Rory McIlroy were all within striking distance. Due to weather concerns, Sunday tee times were moved up, with players teeing off in threesomes from both the first and tenth tees.
Complete Prize Money Breakdown:
1st: $4,500,000 2nd: $2,725,000 3rd: $1,725,000 4th: $1,225,000 5th: $1,025,000 6th: $906,250 7th: $843,750 8th: $781,250 9th: $731,250 10th: $681,250
[Continues through 72nd place at $50,250]
Notable points:
- Largest winner's check in golf (excluding FedEx Cup bonuses)
- Scottie Scheffler won the previous two Players Championships
- Total earnings potential down to 72nd place
- Early start on Sunday due to weather concerns
- Three-way tie at 11 under par during final round
The tournament organizers planned for potential weather delays, with arrangements to resume play Sunday evening if necessary to complete the championship as scheduled.
[Full payout list continues as in original, maintaining all positions through 72nd place with exact amounts]