BMW PGA Championship Purse Reaches $9 Million at Wentworth
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- The 2026 BMW PGA Championship carries a $9 million purse, the second-largest of the DP World Tour season.
- The champion's initial share is $1.53 million, before Ryder Cup and tour-related deductions.
- A solo runner-up finish is worth just under $1 million.
- The winner also earns 1,335 Race to Dubai points and 335 Ryder Cup qualification points.
The BMW PGA Championship is playing for a $9 million purse at Wentworth Club's West Course this week, the DP World Tour's second-richest payday of the season behind only the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
How much does the BMW PGA Championship winner earn?
The champion, who succeeds 2025 winner Alex Noren, receives an initial check of $1.53 million before tour and Ryder Cup-related deductions reduce the final amount. A solo runner-up finish is worth just under $1 million. Money drops off from there but stays lucrative deep into the field: anyone finishing inside the top 22 stands to earn a six-figure payday, and players who make the cut still take home more than $15,000.
What else is at stake at Wentworth?
The event distributes 8,000 Race to Dubai points and 2,000 Ryder Cup qualification points. The winner alone banks 1,335 Race to Dubai points and 335 Ryder Cup points, both carrying weight in Europe's season-long standings.
| Finish | Approximate payout |
|---|---|
| Winner | $1.53 million* |
| Solo runner-up | Just under $1 million |
| Top 22 | $100,000+ |
| Makes the cut | $15,000+ |
*Before Ryder Cup and DP World Tour-related deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total purse for the 2026 BMW PGA Championship?
The tournament is playing for a $9 million total purse, the second-largest on the 2026 DP World Tour calendar.
How much prize money does the BMW PGA Championship winner get?
The champion's initial share is $1.53 million, though deductions can reduce the final amount received.
- BMW PGA Championship
- Wentworth Club
- DP World Tour
- Race to Dubai
- Ryder Cup
- Alex Noren
- golf prize money
