This is the amount of official money, than is shared between the players, depending on their finish.
The master's purse, often referring to the prize money awarded at a golf tournament like The Masters, is funded primarily by the tournament's organizers, which include the Augusta National Golf Club. Revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcast rights contributes to this purse. Additionally, the overall financial health of the event and its popularity play a significant role in determining the size of the purse.
The 2008 Masters golf tournament has a purse of $7.5 million, $250,000 more than last year. Of that, the winner (Trevor Immelman) takes home $1.35 million.
The tournament committee decides what percentage of the total purse each position will get. A tie for second will each get half of the prize money for 2nd and 3rd place.
To become prepared for a golf tournament, practice golfing.
The total purse for the tournament was $7,500,000. Graeme McDowell received $1,350,000 as champion.
The 2008 Masters Golf tournament has a purse of $7.5 million, $250,000 more than last year. Of that, the winner (Trevor Immelman) takes home $1.35 million.
NES Open Tournament Golf happened in 1991.
NES Open Tournament Golf happened in 1991.
Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf happened in 1989.
Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf was created in 1989.
The winner gets 18% of the total purse, then the rest is dispersed on a sliding scale based on the total purse and the finishing position of the player. Ties are a different story. Let's say that three players tie for second. The total prize money for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place is added together, then divided equally amongst those three players. This is why finishing in a solo place pays more than finishing in a tie.
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