Hero World Challenge purse: Last place still to collect six figures

This week’s Hero World Challenge, which begins Thursday at Albany in New Providence, Bahamas, features a significantly smaller purse and winner’s check than what PGA Tour are used to, at just $3.5 million and $1 million, respectively. By comparison, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship this past fall had a $6.5 million purse with the winner collecting $1.17 million.

However, the Hero’s field includes just 20 players – and last place in the no-cut event still takes home six figures.

Also, the strength of field is stout, as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is one of six top-10 players in the world teeing it up. Tournament host Tiger Woods will also make his competitive return this week.

Here is a breakdown of how the $3.5 million purse will be allotted Sunday at the Hero:

Winner – $1 million
Runner-up – $375,000
3^rd – $225,000
4^th – $150,000
5^th – $135,000
6^th – $120,000
7^th – $115,000
8^th – $113,000
9^th – $112,000
10^th – $110,000
11^th – $109,000
12^th – $108,000
13^th – $107,000
14^th – $106,000
15^th – $105,000
16^th – $104,000
17^th – $103,000
18^th – $102,000
19^th – $101,000
20^th – $100,000