78 players made the cut and secured their share of prize money.
Field consisted of 156 players with only those who made the cut receiving a paycheck.
In 2024 PGA Championship, record-breaking purse of $18.5 million was up for grabs.
Winner took home $3.33 million, making up 18% of total prize pool.
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa led pack at 15 under, Sahith Theegala trailed closely behind at 14 under, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry, and Viktor Hovland were all within striking distance at 13 under.
In the 2024 PGA Championship, held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., a record-breaking purse of $18.5 million was up for grabs. This marked a million-dollar increase from the previous year's tournament. The winner of this prestigious event took home an impressive $3.33 million, which made up 18% of the total prize pool.
The field consisted of 156 players, with only those who made the cut receiving a paycheck. A total of 78 players managed to make the cut and secure their share of the prize money. The PGA Championship is not only an opportunity for golfers to win a major title but also a significant cash prize, attracting top talent from around the world.
The competition was fierce, with Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa leading the pack at 15 under. Sahith Theegala trailed closely behind at 14 under, while Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry, and Viktor Hovland were all within striking distance at 13 under.
As the PGA of America announced the increased purse for this year's tournament, it further solidified its position as one of golf's most prestigious events. With such a substantial prize pool and the world's best golfers vying for the title, the 2024 PGA Championship promised to be an exciting showdown.
