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Mar 12, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Robert MacIntyre plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 12, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Robert MacIntyre plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The Portugal Masters sets off this weekend after an exhibition of displays in Spain. While the tournament will be overshadowed by LIV Golf’s season finale event in Miami alongside PGA Tour’s Bermuda Championship, there is much to look forward to at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura.
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A new champion at the Dom Pedro?
The winner of the last edition of the Portugal Masters, Belgian golfer Thomas Pieters, is absent from the 132-member playing field. However, there are previous champions lurking in the corner, waiting for an opportunity to pounce.
Englishman Tom Lewis has won the event twice, once in 2011 and the other in 2018. The 31-year-old has a special connection to the tournament. His only two wins on the DP Tour have come to the Portugal Masters; he is also the only golfer to win the event twice.
Joining his fellow countryman as past Portugal Masters champion is 35-year-old, Steven Brown. The Brit won the 2019 edition of the event by a margin of one stroke against the South African duo of Brandon Stone and Justin Walters.
While the above-mentioned golfers have endured dry spells of late, the same cannot be said about Yannik Paul. The German golfer emerged victorious in last week’s Mallorca Open by a margin of one stroke. Ranked 29th in the DP Tour rankings, Paul has made consistent inroads in recent months. He finished tied at 8th and 21st respectively in the Spanish events prior to his win at Mallorca.
Last but not the least, the highest-ranked golfer on the Portugal Masters roster will be World No.67, Robert MacIntyre. The 26-year-old golfer has been in scintillating form this season, bagging his second win on the DP Tour by claiming the Italian Open at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club last month. With crucial Ryder Cup points on offer ahead of next year’s prestigious event, the Scotsman will look to reserve his place at one of his more successful courses.
Total Purse and winner’s share for the 2022 Portugal Masters
The total purse for this year’s Portugal Masters is set at $2 million. In accordance with the standard 16.67 percent payout in DP Tour tournaments, the winner will be awarded a sum of $333,330.
There are more benefits in line for the tournament victor. A win here includes a two-plus season exemption on the Tour, as well as 12 OWGR points. Overall, 2,750 Race to Dubai points are up for grabs for the full field this year.
Prize Money breakdown at the 2022 Portugal Masters
| POSITION | MONEY |
| 1 | $333,330 |
| 2 | $222,220 |
| 3 | $125,200 |
| 4 | $100,000 |
| 5 | $84,800 |
| 6 | $70,000 |
| 7 | $60,000 |
| 8 | $50,000 |
| 9 | $44,800 |
| 10 | $40,000 |
| 11 | $36,800 |
| 12 | $34,400 |
| 13 | $32,200 |
| 14 | $30,600 |
| 15 | $29,400 |
| 16 | $28,200 |
| 17 | $27,000 |
| 18 | $25,800 |
| 19 | $24,800 |
| 20 | $24,000 |
| 21 | $23,200 |
| 22 | $22,600 |
| 23 | $22,000 |
| 24 | $21,400 |
| 25 | $20,800 |
| 26 | $20,200 |
| 27 | $19,600 |
| 28 | $19,000 |
| 29 | $18,400 |
| 30 | $17,800 |
| 31 | $17,200 |
| 32 | $16,600 |
| 33 | $16,000 |
| 34 | $15,400 |
| 35 | $15,000 |
| 36 | $14,600 |
| 37 | $14,200 |
| 38 | $13,800 |
| 39 | $13,400 |
| 40 | $13,000 |
| 41 | $12,600 |
| 42 | $12,200 |
| 43 | $11,800 |
| 44 | $11,400 |
| 45 | $11,000 |
| 46 | $10,600 |
| 47 | $10,200 |
| 48 | $9,800 |
| 49 | $9,400 |
| 50 | $9,000 |
| 51 | $8,600 |
| 52 | $8,200 |
| 53 | $7,800 |
| 54 | $7,400 |
| 55 | $7,000 |
| 56 | $6,600 |
| 57 | $6,200 |
| 58 | $6,000 |
| 59 | $5,800 |
| 60 | $5,600 |
| 61 | $5,400 |
| 62 | $5,200 |
| 63 | $5,000 |
| 64 | $4,800 |
| 65 | $4,600 |
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