The Shriners Children’s Open is happening at TPC Summerlin, part of the FedEx Cup Fall series. Last year, Tom Kim managed to keep Adam Hadwin at bay by two shots, securing a hefty prize of $1,512,000 from an $8.4 million purse.
This time around, the prize money has taken a dip. The total payout is now $7 million, with the winner getting $1.26 million and the runner-up taking home $763,000. Even with this reduction, it remains the most lucrative event in men’s professional golf for the week compared to others like the Andalucia Masters offering $3.25 million.
Players have more than just cash to aim for; they can secure spots in the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings for full PGA Tour cards in 2025. Those already set for next season have their eyes on the Aon Next 10 list —a chance to enter signature events like Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational if they’re not already eligible.
Prize Money Breakdown
For those curious about what each position earns at this tournament, here’s a quick rundown: First place gets $1,260,000 while second receives $763,000. Third place takes home $483,000 and fourth secures $343,000. The amounts decrease as you go down the ranks but still offer substantial rewards even lower down.
Fans might think it’s disappointing that the prize pool dropped this year.
Star Players To Watch
Tom Kim is back again after his consecutive wins and stands as World No.25—the highest-ranked player in this field. Other notable names include Davis Thompson and Cam Davis alongside Stephan Jaeger and Taylor Pendrith who are all within top 50 globally too! Matt McCarty joins them fresh off winning last week’s Black Desert Championship.
Veterans Webb Simpson (2013 winner) and Martin Laird (2019 champ) also join forces here along with Rickie Fowler adding star power alongside Kurt Kitayama plus Nick Taylor rounding out some key participants.
What do you think about these changes?
