PGA, LIV Golf tournaments offer $50 million prize purse

This week marks a significant moment in men's professional golf as both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf feature events with a combined prize pool of $50 million. The PGA Tour's flagship Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass offers a $25 million purse, with the winner set to earn $4.5 million, while Tiger Woods will miss the event following recent surgery. Meanwhile, LIV Golf returns to Singapore with a $25 million purse as well, where Brooks Koepka is the defending champion and the top prize for the individual event stands at $4 million. The LIV event includes a unique team aspect, with $5 million allocated to the top teams, while the individual and team competitions will provide points and bonuses for the season. Notably, LIV Golf’s structure allows all players to earn a share of the prize pool, as there is no cut after 36 holes. The contrasting formats and prize distributions highlight the competitive landscape between the two golf leagues.