The 108th PGA Championship starts on May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club, featuring top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The winner will significantly boost their net worth, with last year's prize pot at $19 million.
Key points
PGA Championship starts on May 14, 2026
Held at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania
Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion
Rory McIlroy aims for his third PGA Championship title
Last year's prize pot was $19 million
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Aronimink Golf ClubNewtown, Pennsylvania
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NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 13: Jon Rahm of Spain hits a tee shot on the 15th hole during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 13, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
The 108th PGA Championship kicks off on Thursday, May 14, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with Scottie Schefflerreturning to defend his title
The world number one faces competition from Rory McIlroy, who is looking to add a third PGA Championship to his roster and seventh major title, fresh from defending his Masters title last month.
The season's second major will see the winner add an impressive amount to their net worth, too. While the purse has yet to be revealed, last year's event had a prize pot of $19 million, with $3.42 million going to Scottie.
The PGA Tour has more than $400 million in combined purses this year, but who is the richest player at Aronimink Golf Club? See below to find out.
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photo of matt fitzpatrick swimging golf club
photo of matt fitzpatrick swimging golf club
Matt Fitzpatrick has an estimated net worth of $13m
Matt Fitzpatrick – $13 million
Matt Fitzpatrick won his first Major championship in 2022 at the US Open and has 11 victories under his belt. Throughout his PGA Tour career, he has earned over $40 million in prize money and has endorsement deals with Rolex, Skechers, and Titleist.
photo of sam burns swinging golf club
photo of sam burns swinging golf club
Sam Burns is worth an estimated $14m
Sam Burns – $14 million
Sam Burns has earned over $46 million in total career winnings, with $37 million pocketed on the PGA Tour since the start of his career.
The 2026 season has seen him earn over $1.2 million so far, and he has endorsement deals with Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, NetJets, Mastercard, ADP, and RBC that add roughly $1–$2 million annually to his income.
photo of cameron young with golf club
photo of cameron young with golf club
Cameron Young is worth an estimated $18m
Cameron Young – $18 million
Cameron Young added $4.5 million to his net worth following his victory at the 2026 Players Championship, bringing his total career earnings to over $38 million. According to the PGA, he has earned over $37 million in official PGA Tour prize money and has already earned over $11 million in 2026.
Cameron has major sponsorships with brands including Empower, iCapital, Cisco, Titleist, and Major League Baseball.
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photo of xander schauffele ryder cup
Xander Schauffele has an estimated net worth of $60m
Xander Schauffele – $60 million
With over $66 million in PGA Tour prize money and a breakout 2024 season that saw him win two Majors, the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, it's no wonder Xander Schauffele's net worth has jumped up from $14 million to the reported $60 million it is today.
He also has lucrative endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, Callaway, Titleist, Aon, and Discovery Land Company.
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photo of justin rose ryder cup
Justin Rose has an estimated net worth of $65m
Justin Rose – $65 million
Justin Rose is among the top five earners in PGA history, netting over $77 million in official PGA Tour prize money. He earned $10.6 million in 2025, scoring his biggest single tournament payday ($3.6 million) in his 27-year pro career after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
So far this season, he has banked over $2.2 million. He also generates $10million to $15 million annually thanks to endorsements with McLaren Golf, Morgan Stanley, Mastercard, Zurich Insurance, and more.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Scottie Scheffler has an estimated net worth of $110m
Scottie Scheffler – $110 million
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has earned just over $110 million in PGA prize money throughout his career, $27 million of which was pocketed in 2025 after five tournament wins. His total prize money in tournaments exceeds $145 million.
His bank account also earns a boost from endorsement deals with Nike, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Rolex, earning him over $30 million annually.
Rory McIlroy holds his club over his left shoulder and behind his back. He wears a white polo and a white cap with a dark Nike logo on the front. He looks to the top right of the image.
Rory McIlroy holds his club over his left shoulder and behind his back. He wears a white polo and a white cap with a dark Nike logo on the front. He looks to the top right of the image.
Rory McIlroy has an estimated net worth of $250m
Rory McIlroy – $250 million
Rory is one of only three players with lifetime earnings exceeding $100 million, trailing only Tiger Woods and one in front of Scottie Scheffler. He has netted just under $190 million in winnings throughout his career; $114 million of that is from the PGA Tour. He won $4.5 million for winning the Masters in April 2026.
Rory also has lucrative endorsement contracts with Nike, TaylorMade, and Omega, pulling in $40-50 million annually. He also supplements his income with GolfPass, a digital service co-founded by Rory that offers golf-related content such as lessons from him and other pros.
Jon Rahm wears a red polo and red cap. He holds a golf club between two hands back over his left shoulder and behind his back, twisting his torso.
Jon Rahm wears a red polo and red cap. He holds a golf club between two hands back over his left shoulder and behind his back, twisting his torso.
Jon Rahm is worth an estimated $250m
Jon Rahm – $250 million
Jon Rahm has earned over $53 million in prize money on the PGA Tour during his career, winning 11 times as well as two Major championships. However, when he signed with Liv Golf in 2023, he inked a multiyear contract reportedly worth over $300 million and has pocketed over $80 million in prize money since. In 2025, he was named the world's highest-paid golfer for the second consecutive year, earning approximately $102 million between April 2025 and April 2026.
He also earns around $10 million annually from endorsements with brands including. Callaway Golf, Rolex, and Mercedes-Benz, on top of his lucrative LIV Golf contract.
