How much prize money does the winner get at the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship?

The Sanderson Farms Championship, a PGA Tour tournament, has returned to Jackson as a full-status event and marks the second out of seven tournaments in the FedEx Cup Fall Series. This competition carries significant implications for golfers aiming to secure their PGA Tour card by staying within the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings, and it also boasts substantial prize money.

Let’s delve into the details of the tournament’s purse, which sets a new record.

Total purse at 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship

The total purse for this year’s Sanderson Farms Championship is an impressive $8.2 million, surpassing the previous year’s prize money of $7.9 million.

The champion on Sunday will take home a whopping $1,476,000, a noteworthy increase from the $1,422,000 earned by last year’s champion, Mackenzie Hughes.

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In addition to the monetary rewards, the winner of the Sanderson Farms Championship will secure 500 FedEx Cup points, aligning with the standard distribution for PGA Tour events. Additionally, they will earn a valuable two-year PGA Tour exemption and gain entry into prestigious tournaments such as the Sentry Tournament of Champions to kick off the 2024 season, the Players Championship, and major championships that extend invitations to PGA Tour tournament champions.

Below is the earnings breakdown for the Sanderson Farms Championship, as provided by the PGA Tour.

Sanderson Farms Championship earnings payout breakdown