2025 BMW Championship prize money: Full payout breakdown and key details
Notably, with a $20 million purse on the line, the winner is set to claim a hefty $3.6 million. This event on Sunday will feature a high-stakes field vying not just for cash but also for advancement to the Tour Championship.
Justin Rose surged with a flurry of birdies on the back nine at TPC Southwind, edging out JJ Spaun in a tense three-hole playoff at the last week's opener in Memphis. Tommy Fleetwood was in contention, but a costly bogey dropped him one stroke short.
The tournament reshuffled the standings, with five players earning spots in the top 50 and five others falling out.
Now narrowed to the top 50 FedEx Cup players, effectively 49 on the course, golfers are battling for the 30 spots at East Lake's finale in Atlanta.
Sepp Straka, ranked fifth, withdrew for personal reasons but remains secure in the top 30. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, fresh off a third-place tie last week, leads the pack. On the other hand, Rory McIlroy holds steady at No. 2 despite sitting out the opener, followed by Spaun, Rose, and Straka.
Beyond FedEx points, the US Ryder Cup berths add pressure. The top six automatic qualifiers, currently Scheffler, Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau, and Harris English, will lock in after this event.
Captain Keegan Bradley, last year's BMW winner at Castle Pines, will pick the remaining six post-Tour Championship. Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Ben Griffin are next in line, while Bradley ranks 10th.
The $20 million purse ensures substantial rewards across the board, even for those finishing lower. Here's the complete breakdown:
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