The 2026 American Express tournament had everyone on the edge of their seats, and the prize money was no small potatoes! With a whopping $9.2 million up for grabs, the stakes were high, and the competition fierce.
A Star is Born
The golfing world witnessed a potential new star in the making as 18-year-old Blades Brown gave a stellar performance. He kept up with the big guns, including the World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, and nearly shot a 59 on Friday, settling for a remarkable 12-under 60. It's safe to say he made a name for himself this week.
But the tournament wasn't just about the young prodigy. Controversy and excitement ensued as several PGA Tour veterans vied for the top spot. Si Woo Kim, the 54-hole leader, was in the running, along with fan favorites like Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, and Max Homa, who all started the season on a promising note.
And now, the moment you've been waiting for—the payout! The winner takes home a life-changing $1.314 million, while second place isn't too shabby either, with over $1 million in their pocket. Here's the full breakdown of the 2026 American Express payout:
2026 American Express Payout:
- Scottie Scheffler: $1.314 million (WIN)
- Jason Day: $489,100 (T2)
- Ryan Gerard: $489,100 (T2)
- Matt McCarty: $489,100 (T2)
- Andrew Putnam: $489,100 (T2)
- Sam Stevens: $255,500 (T6)
- Si Woo Kim: $255,500 (T6)
- Sahith Theegala: $198,925 (T8)
- Hooting Li: $198,925 (T8)
- Russell Henley: $198,925 (T8)
- Austin Smotherman: $198,925 (T8)
- Tom Hoge: $198,925 (T8)
- David Ford: $134,685 (T13)
- Zach Bauchou: $134,685 (T13)
- Jacob Bridgeman: $134,685 (T13)
- Patrick Cantlay: $134,685 (T13)
- Wyndham Clark: $134,685 (T13)
- S.H. Kim: $93,318 (T18)
- Karl Vilips: $93,318 (T18)
- Pierceson Coody: $93,318 (T18)
- Rickie Fowler: $93,318 (T18)
- Will Zalatoris: $93,318 (T18)
- Blades Brown: $93,318 (T18)
- Adam Scott: $64,605 (T24)
- Ben Griffin: $64,605 (T24)
- Harry Hall: $64,605 (T24)
- Max Homa: $57,670 (T27)
- Jordan Smith: $57,670 (T27)
- Matthieu Pavon: $57,670 (T27)
- Harris English: $57,670 (T27)
- Nick Taylor: $57,670 (T27)
- Johnny Keefer: $57,670 (T27)
- Sam Ryder: $57,670 (T27)
- Max McGreevy: $57,670 (T27)
- Sam Burns: $57,670 (T27)
- Billy Horschel: $57,670 (T27)
- Eric Cole: $57,670 (T27)
- Min Woo Lee: $31,025 (T38)
- Robert MacIntyre: $31,025 (T38)
- Joel Dahmen: $31,025 (T38)
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout: $31,025 (T38)
- Tom Kim: $31,025 (T38)
- J.T. Poston: $31,025 (T38)
- Dylan Wu: $23,588 (T44)
- Rasmus Hojgaard: $23,588 (T44)
- Ryo Hisatsune: $23,588 (T44)
- A.J. Ewart: $23,588 (T44)
- David Lipsky: $23,588 (T44)
- Keith Mitchell: $23,588 (T44)
- Alex Smalley: $23,588 (T44)
- Matt Kuchar: $23,588 (T44)
- Carson Young: $23,588 (T44)
- Ricky Castillo: $23,588 (T44)
- Patrick Rodgers: $23,588 (T44)
- Rafael Campos: $23,588 (T44)
And there you have it! The 2026 American Express dished out some serious cash, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store. But here's a thought—do you think the payout structure is fair, or should the prize money be distributed differently? Let us know your take in the comments below!
