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Feb 17, 2022; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Jon Rahm hits from the fourth tee during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 17, 2022; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Jon Rahm hits from the fourth tee during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Golf fans are currently focused on watching their favorite stars performing at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. The highly-awaited tournament is scheduled to be played from Mar 2nd–5th, 2023. The field is full of talented golfers from all around the world with Jon Rahm currently leading the field. But how much is the total purse for the tournament this year? And what will the winner of the event take home as his share?
Top players on the field for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Golf stars from all over the world are playing the momentous tournament in memory of golf’s greatest man. And for everyone who is not already aware, the field is full of some of the most talented golfers of all time. World No. 2, Scottie Scheffler, who won the event in 2022 as his second win for the year, is back on the field to defend his title.
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Jun 17, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Jon Rahm plays his shot from the 18th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
But Scheffler is going to face some serious competition this time as standing against him will be Billy Horschel, Tyrell Hatton, and Viktor Hovland. All three of them finished as runner-up last season, and are back to try their luck again this year. And with a history of winning the tournament three years back, Hatton considers his odds of winning higher than anyone else.
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Along with all these players, World No. 1, Jon Rahm, is also present on the field after dominating the sport with his recent performances. Moreover, his biggest competitor from Riviera Country Club, Max Homa, is also on the field to try and regain his authority in the game! Other players on the field include Martin Laird, Jason Day, Francesco Molinari, and legend and former world no.1, Rory McIlroy.
Total purse, prize money, and winner’s share for the tournament
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Fans are excited to witness the victory of their favorite players at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. However, along with the winning title and the trophy for the event, the prize money also serves as a great motivator for the golfers. The tournament is set to have a total purse of $20 million, and the winner will be taking home $3.6 million as his share. Here’s how much each player making the cut will earn from the tournament:
| 1 | $3,600,000 |
| 2 | $2,180,000 |
| 3 | $1,380,000 |
| 4 | $980,000 |
| 5 | $820,000 |
| 6 | $725,000 |
| 7 | $675,000 |
| 8 | $625,000 |
| 9 | $585,000 |
| 10 | $545,000 |
| 11 | $505,000 |
| 12 | $465,000 |
| 13 | $425,000 |
| 14 | $385,000 |
| 15 | $365,000 |
| 16 | $345,000 |
| 17 | $325,000 |
| 18 | $305,000 |
| 19 | $285,000 |
| 20 | $265,000 |
| 21 | $245,000 |
| 22 | $225,000 |
| 23 | $209,000 |
| 24 | $193,000 |
| 25 | $177,000 |
| 26 | $161,000 |
| 27 | $155,000 |
| 28 | $149,000 |
| 29 | $143,000 |
| 30 | $137,000 |
| 31 | $131,000 |
| 32 | $125,000 |
| 33 | $119,000 |
| 34 | $114,000 |
| 35 | $109,000 |
| 36 | $104,000 |
| 37 | $99,000 |
| 38 | $95,000 |
| 39 | $91,000 |
| 40 | $87,000 |
| 41 | $83,000 |
| 42 | $79,000 |
| 43 | $75,000 |
| 44 | $71,000 |
| 45 | $67,000 |
| 46 | $63,000 |
| 47 | $59,000 |
| 48 | $55,800 |
| 49 | $53,000 |
| 50 | $51,400 |
| 51 | $50,200 |
| 52 | $49,000 |
| 53 | $48,200 |
| 54 | $47,400 |
| 55 | $47,000 |
| 56 | $46,600 |
| 57 | $46,200 |
| 58 | $45,800 |
| 59 | $45,400 |
| 60 | $45,000 |
| 61 | $44,600 |
| 62 | $44,200 |
| 63 | $43,800 |
| 64 | $43,400 |
| 65 | $43,000 |
The tournament is being hosted at Bay Hill in Florida. Regarded as one of the most enjoyable courses to play on the PGA Tour, it is also considered an extremely difficult field for players. The course was originally designed by Dick Wilson and was opened in 1961. However, it was later redesigned by GOAT Arnold Palmer in 1989.
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