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The illustrious Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, is set to host The Genesis Invitational, the third Signature Event of the PGA TOUR season. This tournament will mark the season debut of the legendary Tiger Woods, who also serves as the host.
The star-studded 70-man field includes top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and reigning FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland.
How much money does the winner get?
With a staggering purse of $20 million and 700 FedExCup Points up for grabs, the breakdown reveals the rewards for the top performers.
The winner stands to earn a substantial 20 percent of the purse, taking home an impressive $4 million. The distribution follows a tiered structure, providing significant payouts even for those finishing further down the leaderboard.
The breakdown is as follows:
- 1st Place: $4,000,000.00 (20 percent)
- 2nd Place: $2,200,000.00 (11 percent)
- 3rd Place: $1,400,000.00 (7 percent)
- 4th Place: $1,000,000.00 (5 percent)
- 5th Place: $840,000.00 (4.20 percent)
- 6th Place: $760,000.00 (3.80 percent)
- 7th Place: $700,000.00 (3.50 percent)
- 8th Place: $646,000.00 (3.23 percent)
- 9th Place: $600,000.00 (3 percent)
- 10th Place: $556,000.00 (2.78 percent)
The distribution continues down the leaderboard, with decreasing percentages and amounts for subsequent positions.
Players will be competing not only for the prestigious title but also for a share of this substantial financial reward. The Genesis Invitational promises thrilling golf action with the added allure of a lucrative purse for the competitors.