The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship has a $20 million purse, with the winner taking home $3.6 million at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The tournament is the first of three FedExCup Playoffs events, and all 69 players in the field will earn money. The runner-up gets $2.16 million, while third place receives $1.36 million. The payout remains above $100,000 through 36th place. Even the player finishing 69th will earn $41,000.
Scottie Scheffler leads Sam Burns and Sungjae Im by two shots entering the final round, putting him in position to fight for the biggest prize of the week.
Scheffler Leads Final Round with $3.6 Million Prize at Stake
Scottie Scheffler enters Sunday’s final round with a two-shot advantage over competitors Sam Burns and Sungjae Im. A victory would secure Scheffler the top prize of $3.6 million. However, the total payout for all players will vary based on their final standings in the tournament.
The winner’s prize is the same $3.6 million Justin Rose received after winning the 2025 FedEx St. The event also matters for the FedExCup standings, with the top 50 players moving on to the BMW Championship. The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship has a total purse of $20 million. Here is the payout for the top 20 places and the final four positions. Jude Championship winner will take home $3.6 million from the $20 million purse. The runner-up gets $2.16 million, while third place earns $1.36 million.
Jude Championship in a playoff.
