2016 RBC Heritage Purse and Prize Money Breakdown

We’re only a few hours away from the start of the RBC Heritage golf tournament and excitement is definitely building for this lucrative PGA Tour event. It’s bound to be one thrilling competition with world no. 1 Jason Day headlining the 132-man field.

Considering that the RBC Heritage is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour calendar, it stands to reason that this tournament is bound to reward its participants in a more handsome manner than the other events on schedule. Exactly how much cash is at stake at Harbour Town this week? Let’s find out below.

And for an in-depth look at the upcoming action on the greens, check out our complete preview and sleeper picks for the RBC Heritage tournament right after this.

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2016 RBC Heritage Purse and Prize Money Payout Breakdown

The Total Payout

There will be no changes in the prize money payout of the RBC Heritage this year with the tournament’s total purse standing pat at $5.9 million. That figure isn’t shabby one bit, though, with the champion bagging a cool $1.062 million this coming weekend. Apart from that million-dollar top prize, the winner will also grab the tournament’s coveted plaid tartan jacket this week.

On the other hand, the 70th or so golfer to make the cut this week will earn around $12,000. Even players who will miss the RBC Heritage cut will still be rewarded this week. They will be awarded at least 9,000 because of the “missed cut – did not finish” rule.

The Complete Breakdown

Finish | Payout Amount
1st | $1,062,000
2nd | $637,200
3rd | $401,200
4th | $283,200
5th | $236,000
6th | $212,400
7th | $198,000
8th | $182,550
9th | $171,100
10th | $159,300

** Amateurs are not entitled to receive prize money. Any supposed earnings by an amateur golfer at The RBC Heritage will be evenly-distributed among the pro-golfers that made the cut.

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