The 2026 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday concludes its final round today, Sunday, June 7, with a massive $20 million purse at stake for the field at Muirfield Village Golf Club. As a designated PGA Tour Signature Event, the tournament will award its winner a $4,000,000 share, representing 20 percent of the total prize pool. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus hosts the event in Dublin, Ohio, where the four-day tournament play began on June 4 following three days of practice rounds.
The financial stakes in Dublin are among the highest on the PGA Tour calendar, reflecting the latest sport news updates regarding the tour’s elevated event structure. Only players who survived the 36-hole cut—which included the top 50 players and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the leader—will earn a portion of the $20,000,000. Every professional who completes all four rounds is guaranteed a payout, with even the 44th finisher set to collect $70,000.
Complete payout breakdown for the 2026 Memorial Tournament
The gap between first and second place is a substantial $1.8 million, with the runner-up scheduled to receive $2,200,000. The prize money remains high throughout the top ten, as the survivor of the Sunday trophy presentation will have outperformed a field where the tenth-place finisher earns $556,000. These figures underscore the competitive intensity at the “House that Jack Built.”
The confirmed payout distribution for the top 44 finishers is as follows:
- 1st: $4,000,000
- 2nd: $2,200,000
- 3rd: $1,400,000
- 4th: $1,000,000
- 5th: $840,000
- 6th: $760,000
- 7th: $700,000
- 8th: $646,000
- 9th: $600,000
- 10th: $556,000
- 11th: $514,000
- 12th: $472,000
- 13th: $430,000
- 14th: $389,000
- 15th: $369,000
- 16th: $349,000
- 17th: $329,000
- 18th: $309,000
- 19th: $289,000
- 20th: $269,000
- 21st: $250,000
- 22nd: $233,000
- 23rd: $216,000
- 24th: $200,000
- 25th: $184,000
- 26th: $168,000
- 27th: $161,000
- 28th: $154,000
- 29th: $147,000
- 30th: $140,000
- 31st: $133,000
- 32nd: $126,000
- 33rd: $119,000
- 34th: $114,000
- 35th: $109,000
- 36th: $104,000
- 37th: $99,000
- 38th: $94,000
- 39th: $90,000
- 40th: $86,000
- 41st: $82,000
- 42nd: $78,000
- 43rd: $74,000
- 44th: $70,000
Beyond the purse: Points and exemptions for the champion
The 2026 winner earns significantly more than just a large check. The victory comes with 700 FedEx Cup points and approximately 68 Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, depending on final field strength. These points are vital for players looking to secure their positions in the season-ending playoffs and maintain global standing.
Career security is also on the line today. The champion receives a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and a two-year exemption into three of the sport’s biggest stages: the Masters, the PGA Championship, and The Players. This ensures the winner a guaranteed schedule through the 2028 season.
Community festivities and charitable impact in Dublin
While the pros battle on the course, the Dublin community has engaged in several off-course events throughout the week. Friday and Saturday featured a street and music festival at Bridge Park, including a drone show and food trucks. Tuesday’s Family Night hosted a golf exhibition and animals from the Columbus Zoo, integrating local families into the tournament atmosphere.
Charity remains a cornerstone of the event through the Play Yellow initiative. Founded by Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, the initiative supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Nationwide Children’s Hospital locally. On this final Sunday, fans are encouraged to wear yellow to show their support for these pediatric healthcare efforts.
Following the conclusion of play, the official trophy presentation will take place directly on-site at Muirfield Village. com/nba-expansion-seattle-vegas-approved-2026-update/”>sports world eyes expansion and change elsewhere, the Memorial continues to anchor the PGA Tour season with its traditional mixture of high-stakes golf and regional philanthropy.
