2026 Genesis Scottish Open purse, winner's share, PGA Tour prize money payout
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2026 Genesis Scottish Open purse, winner’s share, PGA Tour prize money payout

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on while at the driving range during the first round of the Truist Championship 2026 at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 07, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)


The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open purse is set for $9 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,575,000 -- less than the standard 18 percent payout according to the PGA Tour's prize money distribution chart.

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open field is headed by Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark and more of the world's best players.

For 2026 Genesis Scottish Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard

The 156-player field competes in the latest event, with the PGA Tour holding a co-sanctioned event with the DP World Tour in Scotland, alongside the ISCO Championship.

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A cut is made after 36 holes to the top 65 players and ties. All players who finish four rounds of the tournament will earn money.

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The prize-money payout is typically based on exactly 65 players making the cut and finishing the tournament. When more than 65 pros make the cut, the purse is increased to make sure every player is paid.

The event is played this year at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.

This is the 28th PGA Tour event of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule.

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 Genesis Scottish Open event earns 500 FedEx Cup points, as will be the case for standard events. The winner gets 71 Official World Golf Ranking points, with the points available based on field strength.

The champion will enjoy the benefits of winning PGA Tour event, including a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and an exemption into the Masters, the PGA Championship and The Players.

2026 Genesis Scottish Open purse, winner's share, prize money payout

For 2026 Genesis Scottish Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard

POSITION MONEY
1 $1,575,000
2 $985,500
3 $590,850
4 $441,000
5 $373,500
6 $322,200
7 $287,550
8 $253,800
9 $233,100
10 $213,300
11 $197,100
12 $182,250
13 $168,300
14 $155,700
15 $148,500
16 $141,300
17 $134,100
18 $126,900
19 $120,150
20 $113,850
21 $107,550
22 $102,600
23 $97,650
24 $92,700
25 $87,750
26 $82,800
27 $80,100
28 $77,400
29 $74,700
30 $72,000
31 $69,300
32 $66,600
33 $63,900
34 $61,425
35 $58,950
36 $56,475
37 $54,450
38 $52,650
39 $50,850
40 $49,050
41 $47,250
42 $45,450
43 $43,650
44 $41,850
45 $40,050
46 $38,250
47 $36,450
48 $34,830
49 $33,300
50 $32,040
51 $30,870
52 $29,700
53 $28,620
54 $27,540
55 $27,000
56 $26,460
57 $25,920
58 $25,380
59 $24,840
60 $24,300
61 $23,760
62 $23,220
63 $22,680
64 $22,140
65 $21,600

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