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CJ Cup Byron Nelson Payouts: Who Cashed Big and Who Went Home Empty-Handed

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Alright, let’s talk about the money. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson is done and dusted at TPC Craig Ranch, and while some guys walked away with a serious payday, others probably wished they’d stayed home. This tournament always throws up some surprises, and this year was no different. We saw some blistering golf, some clutch putting, and ultimately, a champion who earned every single dollar.This isn’t just about who won. It’s about the whole damn leaderboard. Every player who made the cut, and even some who didn’t quite, has a number attached to their performance. The total purse was a hefty $10.3 million, which is a nice chunk of change to spread around. But when you’re talking about the top players, the difference between first and second, or even tenth, can be mind-blowing.Wyndham Clark snagged the big one this year. He put on a show, especially on that back nine. A final round 60, with a back-nine 28? That’s just ridiculous. He earned a cool $1.854 million for his troubles. Not bad for a few days’ work, right? It’s the kind of performance that makes you question your own life choices, especially if you spent your weekend glued to the couch.

The Top Earners: Who Really Banked Big?

Clark’s win was dominant, but the players chasing him also cashed in handsomely. Si Woo Kim played some fantastic golf himself, flirting with a 59 and ultimately finishing second. He walked away with $1,122,000. That’s still a life-changing amount of money, and a solid performance.Then you’ve got Scottie Scheffler. Even when he’s not winning, he’s usually near the top, and this week was no exception. He snagged third place, earning $710,700. It’s almost insulting how consistently good he is. You almost forget he’s not winning every single week.After that, the numbers start to drop, but not by a massive amount for the next few spots. Jackson Suber took home $504,700 for his fourth-place finish, and Keith Mitchell rounded out the top five with $422,300. These guys are playing golf at an elite level, and their bank accounts are showing it.It’s interesting to see how much the spread is. The difference between first and fifth is over $1.4 million. That’s a serious gap. It really highlights the pressure to perform at the very top of the leaderboard.

The Mid-Tier Grind: Making a Living on Tour

Once you get past the top five, the prize money is still significant, but the stakes feel a little different. You’re not talking about millions anymore, but hundreds of thousands. Still, for most people, that’s a hell of a lot of money.Look at the guys tied for sixth: Tony Finau, Tom Hoge, and Zach Bauchou. They all banked $347,625. That’s a nice, solid payday for a good week’s work. It’s enough to make you feel like you’ve had a successful tournament, even if you weren’t in contention for the win on Sunday.Then you have the group tied for ninth: Johnny Keefer, Jesper Svensson, Max Greyserman, Sungjae Im, and Stephan Jaeger. They all earned $260,075. Sungjae Im, who was playing so well earlier in the tournament, must have been a bit disappointed to finish T9, but that’s still a fantastic payout.The players from T14 down to T19 also saw significant earnings. Brooks Koepka, Blades Brown, and Taylor Moore, all tied at T14, each took home $187,975. Ben Silverman in 17th got $167,375, and SY Noh in 18th earned $157,075.And then there’s the massive tie for 19th place. Jordan Spieth, Erik van Rooyen, Steven Fisk, Kensei Hirata, Ryo Hisatsune, Rico Hoey, Rasmus Neegaard-Petersen, Peter Malnati, Pierceson Coody, A.J. Ewart, Seamus Power, and Garrick Higgo all finished in a tie. Each of them earned $100,593. That’s a lot of players splitting a significant chunk of the purse. It shows how competitive it is, and how a few spots can make a big difference.This mid-tier group is the backbone of the tour. They’re consistently good enough to make cuts and contend for solid finishes. For them, every dollar counts towards their season-long earnings and their standing on tour.

The Cut Line and Beyond: What It Takes to Cash

The cut line is always a brutal thing in professional golf. For the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, making the cut meant securing a payday. For those who missed it, well, they went home with nothing but the experience. That’s the harsh reality of professional sports.Let’s look at the players who finished in the T31 to T40 range. Mark Hubbard, Chris Kirk, Eric Cole, Luke Clanton, Sam Ryder, Doug Ghim, and Mac Meissner all tied at T31, each earning $58,930. That’s a solid paycheck that contributes significantly to their annual earnings.Further down, Emiliano Grillo and Chan Kim tied at T38, bringing home $47,895 each. Then, the group at T40 – Neal Shipley, Adrien Saddier, Tyler Duncan, Matthieu Pavon, Luke List, Austin Eckroat, and Camilo Villegas – each earned $39,655.As you move down the leaderboard, the prize money naturally decreases. However, even the players finishing in the T47 to T54 range are still taking home respectable amounts. For example, those tied at T47, including Dan Brown, Fabian Gomez, Taylor Pendrith, John Parry, Justin Lower, Patrick Fishburn, and Patrick Rodgers, each received $26,971.The group tied at T54 – Troy Merritt, Tom Kim, Adam Svensson, Charley Hoffman, and Jeffrey Kang – each earned $23,999. It’s a gradual decline, but each of these amounts represents a successful tournament for these players.

The Bottom of the Pack: Every Dollar Matters

Even for the players at the very bottom of the payout list, the money they earn is crucial. For many, it’s the difference between a comfortable season and a struggle to maintain their tour status.Consider the players tied at T59: Chad Ramey, Jordan Smith, and Jonathan Byrd, who each earned $23,175. Then, those tied at T62 – Rasmus Hojgaard, Hank Lebioda, Thorbjorn Olesen, and Yongjun Bae – each took home $22,454.Mackenzie Hughes, finishing 66th, earned $21,939. The pair tied at T67, Lanto Griffin and John VanDerLaan, both received $21,630. Zac Blair in 69th earned $21,321. And finally, Danny Willett, finishing 70th, secured $21,115.While these might seem like smaller numbers compared to the winners, remember that these players are competing week in and week out. This money adds up over the course of a season and is vital for their careers. It’s a testament to their dedication and skill that they can consistently earn a living playing the game they love.This tournament, like many on the PGA Tour, offers substantial rewards for performance. It’s a high-stakes environment where every shot, every putt, and every position on the leaderboard translates directly into financial gain. For the players, it’s not just about the glory; it’s about the livelihood. And for us fans, it’s a fascinating glimpse into the financial side of professional golf. You can find more details on how professional golfers earn their income and the breakdown of tournament purses on sites like PGA Tour’s official money list, which gives a broader perspective on year-long earnings.— **Complete Payout Breakdown for the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson:**
  • Win: Wyndham Clark, $1,854,000
  • 2. Si Woo Kim, $1,122,000
  • 3. Scottie Scheffler, $710,700
  • 4. Jackson Suber, $504,700
  • 5. Keith Mitchell, $422,300
  • T6. Tony Finau, $347,625
  • T6. Tom Hoge, $347,625
  • T6. Zach Bauchou, $347,625
  • T9. Johnny Keefer, $260,075
  • T9. Jesper Svensson, $260,075
  • T9. Max Greyserman, $260,075
  • T9. Sungjae Im, $260,075
  • T9. Stephan Jaeger, $260,075
  • T14. Brooks Koepka, $187,975
  • T14. Blades Brown, $187,975
  • T14. Taylor Moore, $187,975
  • 17. Ben Silverman, $167,375
  • 18. SY Noh, $157,075
  • T19. Jordan Spieth, $100,593
  • T19. Erik van Rooyen, $100,593
  • T19. Steven Fisk, $100,593
  • T19. Kensei Hirata, $100,593
  • T19. Ryo Hisatsune, $100,593
  • T19. Rico Hoey, $100,593
  • T19. Rasmus Neegaard-Petersen, $100,593
  • T19. Peter Malnati, $100,593
  • T19. Pierceson Coody, $100,593
  • T19. A.J. Ewart, $100,593
  • T19. Seamus Power, $100,593
  • T19. Garrick Higgo, $100,593
  • T31. Mark Hubbard, $58,930
  • T31. Chris Kirk, $58,930
  • T31. Eric Cole, $58,930
  • T31. Luke Clanton, $58,930
  • T31. Sam Ryder, $58,930
  • T31. Doug Ghim, $58,930
  • T31. Mac Meissner, $58,930
  • T38. Emiliano Grillo, $47,895
  • T38. Chan Kim, $47,895
  • T40. Neal Shipley, $39,655
  • T40. Adrien Saddier, $39,655
  • T40. Tyler Duncan, $39,655
  • T40. Matthieu Pavon, $39,655
  • T40. Luke List, $39,655
  • T40. Austin Eckroat, $39,655
  • T40. Camilo Villegas, $39,655
  • T47. Dan Brown, $26,971
  • T47. Fabian Gomez, $26,971
  • T47. Taylor Pendrith, $26,971
  • T47. John Parry, $26,971
  • T47. Justin Lower, $26,971
  • T47. Patrick Fishburn, $26,971
  • T47. Patrick Rodgers, $26,971
  • T54. Troy Merritt, $23,999
  • T54. Tom Kim, $23,999
  • T54. Adam Svensson, $23,999
  • T54. Charley Hoffman, $23,999
  • T54. Jeffrey Kang, $23,999
  • T59. Chad Ramey, $23,175
  • T59. Jordan Smith, $23,175
  • T59. Jonathan Byrd, $23,175
  • T62. Rasmus Hojgaard, $22,454
  • T62. Hank Lebioda, $22,454
  • T62. Thorbjorn Olesen, $22,454
  • T62. Yongjun Bae, $22,454
  • 66. Mackenzie Hughes, $21,939
  • T67. Lanto Griffin, $21,630
  • T67. John VanDerLaan, $21,630
  • 69. Zac Blair, $21,321
  • 70. Danny Willett, $21,115