The 2026 Rocket Classic purse is set for $10 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,800,000 -- the standard 18 percent payout according to the Rocket Classic prize money distribution chart.
The Rocket Classic field is headed by Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Jackson Koivun and more.
For 2026 Rocket Classic results and payout, see our final leaderboard
The 144-player field is the latest PGA Tour event of the 2026 season, moving into Michigan for the back half of a two-event run in the Midwest as part of the conclusion to the FedEx Cup regular season.
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 final payout is based on how many players make the cu6.
The event is played this year at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan.
This is the 33rd PGA Tour-sanctioned event of the 2026 PGA Tour season.
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 500 FedEx Cup points, requisite for standard PGA Tour events.
The winner gets 54 Official World Golf Ranking points, with majors getting 100 points for the winner, regardless of field strength.
Winning comes with other big benefits, including a two-plus season exemption on the PGA Tour, as well berths into the 2027 Masters and PGA Championship, as well as entry into next year's the Sentry.
2026 Rocket Classic purse, winner's share, prize money payout
For 2026 Rocket Classic results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,800,000 |
| 2 | $1,090,000 |
| 3 | $690,000 |
| 4 | $490,000 |
| 5 | $410,000 |
| 6 | $362,500 |
| 7 | $337,500 |
| 8 | $312,500 |
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| |
| 9 | $292,500 |
| 10 | $272,500 |
| 11 | $252,500 |
| 12 | $232,500 |
| 13 | $212,500 |
| 14 | $192,500 |
| 15 | $182,500 |
| 16 | $172,500 |
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| |
| 17 | $162,500 |
| 18 | $152,500 |
| 19 | $142,500 |
| 20 | $132,500 |
| 21 | $122,500 |
| 22 | $112,500 |
| 23 | $104,500 |
| 24 | $96,500 |
| 25 | $88,500 |
| 26 | $80,500 |
| 27 | $77,500 |
| 28 | $74,500 |
| 29 | $71,500 |
| 30 | $68,500 |
| 31 | $65,500 |
| 32 | $62,500 |
| 33 | $59,500 |
| 34 | $57,000 |
| 35 | $54,500 |
| 36 | $52,000 |
| 37 | $49,500 |
| 38 | $47,500 |
| 39 | $45,500 |
| 40 | $43,500 |
| 41 | $41,500 |
| 42 | $39,500 |
| 43 | $37,500 |
| 44 | $35,500 |
| 45 | $33,500 |
| 46 | $31,500 |
| 47 | $29,500 |
| 48 | $27,900 |
| 49 | $26,500 |
| 50 | $25,700 |
| 51 | $25,100 |
| 52 | $24,500 |
| 53 | $24,100 |
| 54 | $23,700 |
| 55 | $23,500 |
| 56 | $23,300 |
| 57 | $23,100 |
| 58 | $22,900 |
| 59 | $22,700 |
| 60 | $22,500 |
| 61 | $22,300 |
| 62 | $22,100 |
| 63 | $21,900 |
| 64 | $21,700 |
| 65 | $21,500 |
