The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money payout is from the $20 million purse, with the 51 professional players who complete four rounds at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, earning PGA Tour prize money this week.
The winner's share of the Arnold Palmer Invitational prize pool is at $4,000,000, with the second-place finisher taking home $2,200,000 in PGA Tour prize money today. The Arnold Palmer Invitational prize-money payout breakdown shows a payout of 18 percent of the purse to the winner, and how much each PGA Tour player earns is guaranteed down to the last-place professional player.
For 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational results and payout, see our final leaderboard
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational field is headed by Daniel Berger, Akshay Bhatia, Scottie Scheffler and more.
This tournament started with 72 players, and a cut was made this week after two rounds to the top 50 players and ties. Every professional player in the field is paid for completing the event, but how much each player is paid at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational from the correct 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational full-field payout is based on their finish in this event. One amateur made the cut and won't be paid for his finish.
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money payout is set ahead of the event. In events with a cut, the PGA Tour will add money to the purse, with the PGA Tour paying out money from the purse if more than, in this case, 50 professionals make the cut to ensure all players are paid.
What else is on the line
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 700 FedEx Cup points, as is the practice for all Signature events in 2026.
Additionally, there are 69.7 Official World Golf Ranking points on the line for the winner.
While this event offers a significant payday, the win comes with enhanced PGA Tour status. The winner gets a two-year PGA Tour exemption, as well as invites to the Masters, The Players, PGA Championship and all 2026 Signature events.
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money, winner's share, first-place payout
For 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,000,000 |
| 2 | $2,200,000 |
| 3 | $1,400,000 |
| 4 | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | $840,000 |
| 6 | $760,000 |
| 7 | $700,000 |
| 8 | $646,000 |
| 9 | $600,000 |
| 10 | $556,000 |
| 11 | $514,000 |
| 12 | $472,000 |
| 13 | $430,000 |
| 14 | $389,000 |
| 15 | $369,000 |
| 16 | $349,000 |
| 17 | $329,000 |
|
| |
| 18 | $309,000 |
| 19 | $289,000 |
| 20 | $269,000 |
| 21 | $250,000 |
| 22 | $233,000 |
| 23 | $216,000 |
| 24 | $200,000 |
| 25 | $184,000 |
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| |
| 26 | $168,000 |
| 27 | $161,000 |
| 28 | $154,000 |
| 29 | $147,000 |
| 30 | $140,000 |
| 31 | $133,000 |
| 32 | $126,000 |
| 33 | $119,000 |
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| |
| 34 | $114,000 |
| 35 | $109,000 |
| 36 | $104,000 |
| 37 | $99,000 |
| 38 | $94,000 |
| 39 | $90,000 |
| 40 | $86,000 |
| 41 | $82,000 |
| 42 | $78,000 |
| 43 | $74,000 |
| 44 | $70,000 |
| 45 | $66,000 |
| 46 | $62,000 |
| 47 | $58,000 |
| 48 | $56,000 |
| 49 | $54,000 |
| 50 | $52,000 |
| 51 | $51,000 |
