The 2026 PGA Tour season has commenced at the renowned Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, home to Tiger Woods’ Genesis Invitational. This tournament is pivotal as it offers substantial monetary rewards for the 72 competitors returning to Riviera after a hiatus last season.
Collin Morikawa recently celebrated his return to victory with a prize of $3.6 million at Pebble Beach after almost three years without a win. This week promises even greater rewards, with the winner set to claim $4 million from a $20 million prize pool. In the previous year’s tournament, Ludvig Åberg took home the top prize, a notable feat after the event was relocated due to wildfires.
With a reduced field size this year, the payout per place increases, meaning every contestant has a chance to earn more from the prize pool. The ongoing trend shows nine consecutive signature tournaments won by different players, contrasting sharply with the previous year when Scottie Scheffler dominated the scene. He is anticipated as a leading contender again, though his initial rounds leave him with a challenging climb to the top as Rory McIlroy trails just one shot behind.
Let’s delve into the complete breakdown of payouts at the 2026 Genesis Invitational:
2026 Genesis Invitational Prize Money Breakdown
- Total Purse: $20 million
- 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
- …
- 72nd: $30,000
