The 2022 Saudi International purse is set for $5 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,000,000 -- not the standard 18 percent payout according to the Asian Tour's prize money distribution chart.
The Saudi International field is headed by Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele, Paul Casey and more of the world's best players. Harold Varner III looks to hold off the field for the win.
The 120-player field is an event on the Asian Tour schedule, which starts the 2022 season as the flagship event on the schedule.
A cut is made after 36 holes to the top 65 players and ties for the final two rounds of the tournament. All players who finish four rounds of the tournament will earn money.
The event is played this year at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.
What else is on the line: FedEx Cup points, OWGR points, exemptions
Beyond money, there are important points, perks and benefits on the line for the field -- in particular, the tournament winner.
The winner of this event will get add to their Order of Merit tally, which is crucial for access to tournaments and bonuses.
The winner gets 50 Official World Golf Ranking points, with the points available based on field strength.
Winning comes with other big benefits, including a two-plus season exemption on the Asian Tour.
2022 Saudi International purse, winner's share, prize money payout
For 2022 Saudi International results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | $525,000 |
| 3 | $315,000 |
| 4 | $250,000 |
| 5 | $205,000 |
| 6 | $166,500 |
| 7 | $142,500 |
| 8 | $122,500 |
| 9 | $107,000 |
| 10 | $95,500 |
| 11 | $87,250 |
| 12 | $81,250 |
| 13 | $75,750 |
| 14 | $72,250 |
| 15 | $69,250 |
| 16 | $66,250 |
| 17 | $63,250 |
| 18 | $60,250 |
| 19 | $57,750 |
| 20 | $55,750 |
| 21 | $54,500 |
| 22 | $53,000 |
| 23 | $51,500 |
| 24 | $50,000 |
| 25 | $48,500 |
| 26 | $47,000 |
| 27 | $45,500 |
| 28 | $44,000 |
| 29 | $42,500 |
| 30 | $41,000 |
| 31 | $40,500 |
| 32 | $39,000 |
| 33 | $38,000 |
| 34 | $37,000 |
| 35 | $36,000 |
| 36 | $35,000 |
| 37 | $34,000 |
| 38 | $33,000 |
| 39 | $32,000 |
| 40 | $31,000 |
| 41 | $30,250 |
| 42 | $29,250 |
| 43 | $28,250 |
| 44 | $27,250 |
| 45 | $26,750 |
| 46 | $26,500 |
| 47 | $25,500 |
| 48 | $24,500 |
| 49 | $23,500 |
| 50 | $22,500 |
| 51 | $21,500 |
| 52 | $20,500 |
| 53 | $19,500 |
| 54 | $19,000 |
| 55 | $18,500 |
| 56 | $18,000 |
| 57 | $17,500 |
| 58 | $17,000 |
| 59 | $16,500 |
| 60 | $16,000 |
| 61 | $15,500 |
| 62 | $15,000 |
| 63 | $14,500 |
| 64 | $14,000 |
| 65 | $13,500 |
