Memorial Tournament Purse Payout: Scheffler Wins Big
The 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday has come to a close, with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the champion. The world No. 1 golfer shot 2-under 70 during Sunday’s final round to win the tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. According to USAToday, Scheffler became the first golfer to win consecutive Memorial Tournament titles since Tiger Woods pulled off a three-peat from 1999-2001.
The Memorial Tournament is known for its philanthropic efforts, supporting numerous charities in collaboration with organizations like the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. However, the tournament also offers a substantial prize purse for the top finishers at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The total purse for the 2025 Memorial Tournament is $20 million, with the winner receiving $4 million.
Prize Purse Breakdown
The prize purse for the Memorial Tournament is as follows:
- First place: Scottie Scheffler (-10) – $4 million
- Second place: Ben Griffin (-6) – $2.2 million
- Third place: Sepp Straka (-5) – $1.4 million
- Fourth place: Nick Taylor (-4) – $1 million
- Fifth place (tie): Maverick McNealy (-2) – $800,000
- Fifth place (tie): Russell Henley (-2) – $800,000
- Seventh place (tie): Brandt Snedeker (-1) – $603,200
- Seventh place (tie): Tom Hoge (-1) – $603,200
- Seventh place (tie): Rickie Fowler (-1) – $603,200
- Seventh place (tie): Jordan Spieth (-1) – $603,200
- Seventh place (tie): Keegan Bradley (-1) – $603,200
- 12th place (tie): Patrick Cantlay (E) – $415,000
- 12th place (tie): Taylor Pendrith (E) – $415,000
- 12th place (tie): Harris English (E) – $415,000
- 12th place (tie): Sam Burns (E) – $415,000
- 16th place (tie): Ludvig Aberg (+1) – $319,000
- 16th place (tie): Tommy Fleetwood (+1) – $319,000
- 16th place (tie): Akshay Bhatia (+1) – $319,000
- 16th place (tie): Sungjae Im (+1) – $319,000
- 20th place (tie): Collin Morikawa (+2) – $250,666
- 20th place (tie): Robert MacIntyre (+2) – $250,666
- 20th place (tie): Ryan Fox (+2) – $250,666
As reported by USAToday, Scheffler’s win marks his third PGA Tour win in his last four starts. The Memorial Tournament purse payout is a significant aspect of the event, with top finishers receiving substantial rewards.
Philanthropic Efforts
The Memorial Tournament is committed to supporting various charitable organisations. According to USAToday, the tournament has collaborated with organisations like the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.
Scheffler’s Victory
Scheffler’s victory at the Memorial Tournament is a notable achievement, with the golfer becoming the first to win consecutive titles since Tiger Woods. As quoted in USAToday, Scheffler’s win is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
The 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday has concluded, with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the champion. The tournament’s purse payout is a significant aspect of the event, with top finishers receiving substantial rewards. According to USAToday, the tournament’s philanthropic efforts and Scheffler’s victory have made the event a notable success.
