2023 AT&T Byron Nelson: Prize Money Breakdown and Winner’s Payout

After the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship drew to a thrilling end in North Carolina, golf fans will now turn their attention to the AT&T Byron Nelson event. Named after a 5-time Major winner and one of the greatest ever to play the sport, this PGA Tour event will be held at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas.

Many big names will be missing from the action when the AT&T Byron Nelson kicks off on Thursday, owing to the year’s second Major that is just days away. However, the presence of big names like Scottie Scheffler, Jason Day, K.H. Lee, and more promises much excitement to fans!

The field and format of the AT&T Byron Nelson

With the 2023 PGA Championship kicking off on May 18, many golfing heavyweights have opted to bow out of the PGA Tour event in Texas. However, 12 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking are among the top contenders. The likes of Scheffler, Day, Hideki Matsuyama, and Tom Hoge will definitely keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the four-day-long event.

South Korea’s K.H. Lee is also returning to defend the title. If he emerges victorious this year, it will be his third consecutive win at the Byron Nelson. Last year’s runner-up and 3-time Major winner Jordan Spieth, withdrew from the event on Monday due to injury in his left wrist. The announcement has come as a shock to many who were rooting for the Dallas-born golfer to win the event.

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Boasting a 156-players field, the event will get underway on Thursday, with tee times starting at 7:50 am. After the second round comes to an end on Friday, the field of 156 golfers will be cut down to 65, including ties. The remaining golfers will then compete for glory and an eye-watering winner’s payout.

Total prize money and the winner’s cut

In recent years, international players have successfully shown off their golfing chops at the AT&T Byron Nelson event, with players from outside the United States winning 9 of the last 14 editions. Whoever claims the title this year will join the ranks of legends like Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods, who have previously won the coveted trophy.

The event in Texas also has the highest prize purse of any non-elevated event, with golfers competing for a $9.5 million purse. It has seen a 4.4% increase this year, with the winner taking home an incredible $1.71 million in earnings. The winner’s payout is the standard 18 percent, per the PGA Tour’s prize money distribution chart. The runner-up, meanwhile, will have to settle for a paycheck of  $1,035,500.

In addition to the jaw-dropping prize money, the winner will also be earning valuable OWGR points and FedEx cup points.

Total prize money breakdown

Here is the breakdown of the entire prize purse.

Before the second Major of the year kicks off later this month, golf fans can definitely expect many thrilling moments at the AT&T Byron Nelson event, wherein a whopping $9.5 million is at stake.

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Who are you rooting for to come out as the winner of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson? Let us know in the comments!