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ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 19: John Daly and his son, John Daly II, hold the belts on the 18th green after the final round of the PGA TOUR Champions PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 19: John Daly and his son, John Daly II, hold the belts on the 18th green after the final round of the PGA TOUR Champions PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
The excitement and hype for the 2022 PNC Championship has got the fans excited to watch their favorite golfer compete alongside their family member. With so many Hall of Famers and countless Major winners on the course, let’s take a look at how much prize money is at stake in Orlando.
Formerly known as the Father-Son challenge, the event has gained massive excitement thanks to the compelling competition between Tiger Woods and John Daly. Nonetheless, the players’ lineup also includes some big names such as Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas with their fathers, while 9-time Major winner legend, Gary Player, will compete along with his grandson.
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Though dubbed as the father-son challenge, the event will also be contested by Nelly Korda and her father. With the biggest golfers taking the course, how much is the prize money involved?
Prize Money and Winner’s Payout at 2022 PNC Championship
The 2022 PNC Championship will take place on December 17 and end on the very next day. The event will take place at Ritz Carlton Golf Course in Orlando. The purse for the upcoming tournament is set for $1.085 million.
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ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 18: John Daly hugs his son, John Daly II, on the 18th green during the PGA TOUR Champions first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 18, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
The winner of the Father-son challenge will earn $200,000. It will be more than 18 percent standard payout as per the PGA Tour’s prize money distribution chart. The field in Orlando will be headed by 20 teams, with each team comprising 2 players.
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To take part in the tournament, a player must have a Major win, or winners of The Players Championship can also qualify. The two-round event will be played in a scramble. Considering it’s an unofficial event sanctioned by the PGA Tour, the PNC Championship will have no cuts to be made.
Though the winner of the PNC Championship will earn 6 figure cheque, how much will the rest of the field earn?
What is the prize money breakdown at PNC Championship?
Below is the list that contains the winner’s payout for the 2022 PNC Championship:
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| 1 | $200,000 |
| 2 | $80,000 |
| 3 | $57,250 |
| 4 | $50,000 |
| 5 | $49,000 |
| 6 | $48,000 |
| 7 | $47,000 |
| 8 | $46,000 |
| 9 | $45,000 |
| 10 | $44,500 |
| 11 | $44,000 |
| 12 | $43,500 |
| 13 | $43,000 |
| 14 | $42,500 |
| 15 | $42,000 |
| 16 | $41,500 |
| 17 | $41,000 |
| 18 | $40,500 |
| 19 | $40,250 |
| 20 | $40,000 |
Despite being an unofficial event, the PNC Championship will provide fans with top-level golf. Undoubtedly, the fans are in for a treat. Who are you rooting for at the tournament? Let us know in the comments section below.
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