Valspar Championship Payouts Reach New High

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The Valspar Championship, a PGA Tour event held in Palm Harbor, Florida, will have a total purse of $9.1 million in 2026, up $400,000 from the previous year. The winner of the tournament will earn $1.638 million, which is 18% of the total purse. Other top payouts include $991,900 for second place, $627,900 for third, and smaller amounts down to 10th place.

Why it matters

The Valspar Championship is an important stop on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing, attracting many of the top 50 players in the world. The increased purse size reflects the tournament's growing prestige and the PGA Tour's efforts to ensure its events offer competitive prize money to attract the best golfers.

The details

The total purse for the 2026 Valspar Championship is $9.1 million, up from $8.7 million in 2025. The winner will earn $1.638 million, which is 18% of the total purse. Other top payouts include $991,900 for second place, $627,900 for third, $445,900 for fourth, and smaller amounts down to 10th place.

• The 2026 Valspar Championship will take place in March 2026.
• Viktor Hovland won the 2025 Valspar Championship, earning $1.566 million.

What’s next

The 2026 Valspar Championship will be an important early-season event on the PGA Tour schedule, as players look to build momentum heading into the major championship season.