Where does the FedEx Cup prize money come from?
Technically speaking, there was no tournament prize money payout at this week’s Tour Championship. Rather, the financial rewards decided after four rounds at East Lake Golf Club come from the bonus pool given to players for their finish in the final season-long FedEx Cup standings.
How is the FedEx Cup Payout paid?
Playoff rewards As of 2019, the player with the most points after the Tour Championship wins the FedEx Cup itself and $15 million of a $70 million bonus fund. The runner-up gets $5 million, 3rd place $4 million, 4th place $3 million, 5th place $2.5 million, and so on down to $70,000 for 126th through 150th place.
Who sponsors the FedEx Cup?
“The FedEx relationship has been invaluable to the PGA TOUR on multiple fronts for more than 30 years, beginning with its sponsorship of the FedEx St. Jude Classic,” PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan said.
Is the FedEx Cup Payout an annuity?
It is not an annuity. Sometime after the Tour Championship, the winner of the FedEx Cup will have $10 million placed in his tour-based retirement account. That’s tax free. And the money can be invested in as many as 15 different options.
How does the FedEx Cup scoring work?
FedEx Cup points system Winners at regular PGA Tour events earn 500 FedEx Cup points; winners at any of the four majors or The Players win 600 points; winners at the World Golf Championships earn 550 points. For any PGA Tour events played opposite the WGC or majors, the winner earns 300 points.
Where does Jordan Spieth rank in the FedEx Cup?
2021 FEDEXCUP SEASON STANDINGS
| RANK THIS WEEK | RANK LAST WEEK | PLAYER NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Harris English |
| 3 | 3 | Jon Rahm |
| 4 | 4 | Bryson DeChambeau |
| 5 | 5 | Jordan Spieth |
Does the winner of the Tour Championship win the FedEx Cup?
Starting in 2019, the Tour Championship winner is directly awarded the FedEx Cup and receives a 5-year PGA Tour exemption.
How many players make FedEx playoffs?
125 players
How many times did Tiger win the FedEx Cup?
Number of wins in FedEx Cup Playoff events for Rory McIlroy, the most of any golfer. Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods are just one back with four wins apiece. Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the 2019 Tour Championship, his fifth career FedEx Cup Playoff event title.
How much money does the winner of the Tour Championship get?
But just how much money they stand to make will blow your mind. The winner of the Tour Championship will pocket a whopping $15 million, while second-place will take home $5 million. In fact, every player who finishes in the top 8 will earn over $1 million in bonus money.
Has Dustin Johnson ever won the FedEx Cup?
Johnson won his first major in 2016 at the U.S. Open at Oakmont and second at last November’s Masters. He also has six World Golf Championship wins, as well as six FedEx Cup playoff event titles. He’s also a two-time winner of the Saudi International in 2019 and 2021.
What’s Dustin Johnson’s net worth?
Dustin Johnson Net Worth: Dustin Johnson is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $50 million dollars.