The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money payout is from the $9.5 million purse, with the 7 professional players who complete four rounds at TPC Lousiana in Avondale, Louisiana, earning PGA Tour prize money this week.
The winners' share of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize pool is at $2,745,500 for the team, with $1,372,750 to each player, with the second-place finishers taking home $1,121,000 ($560,500 each) in PGA Tour prize money today. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize-money payout breakdown shows a payout of 14.5 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 Zurich Classic of New Orleans results and payout, see our final leaderboard
The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans field is headed by Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick, Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer and more.
This tournament started with 148 players in 74 two-man teams, and a cut was made this week after two rounds to the top 33 teams and ties. Every professional player in the field is paid for completing the event, but how much each player is paid at the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans from the correct 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans full-field payout is based on their finish in this event.
The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans 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, 33 teams or 66 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 winners of this event will each get 400 FedEx Cup points, splitting the first- and second-place FedEx Cup points that would come in a standard individual event.
There are no Official World Golf Ranking points on the line for the winner as this is a team event.
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 PGA Championship and the remaining 2026 Signature events.
2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money, winner's share, first-place payout
For 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY | EACH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,745,500 | $1,372,750 |
| 2 | $1,121,000 | $560,500 |
| 3 | $733,875 | $366,938 |
| 4 | $617,500 | $308,750 |
| 5 | $536,750 | $268,375 |
| 6 | $460,750 | $230,375 |
| 7 | $384,750 | $192,375 |
| 8 | $337,250 | $168,625 |
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| 9 | $299,250 | $149,625 |
| 10 | $261,250 | $130,625 |
| 11 | $223,250 | $111,625 |
| 12 | $190,475 | $95,237 |
| 13 | $159,790 | $79,895 |
| 14 | $143,450 | $71,725 |
| 15 | $132,050 | $66,025 |
| 16 | $120,650 | $60,325 |
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| 17 | $109,725 | $54,863 |
| 18 | $100,225 | $50,113 |
| 19 | $91,200 | $45,600 |
| 20 | $83,600 | $41,800 |
| 21 | $76,000 | $38,000 |
| 22 | $68,400 | $34,200 |
| 23 | $60,800 | $30,400 |
| 24 | $53,580 | $26,790 |
| 25 | $48,640 | $24,320 |
| 26 | $46,170 | $23,085 |
| 27 | $44,460 | $22,230 |
| 28 | $43,510 | $21,755 |
| 29 | $42,750 | $21,375 |
| 30 | $41,990 | $20,995 |
| 31 | $41,230 | $20,615 |
| 32 | $40,470 | $20,235 |
| 33 | $39,710 | $19,855 |
| 34 | $38,950 | $19,475 |
| 35 | $38,190 | $19,095 |
