2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open: Prize Money Breakdown and Winner’s Payout

Arizona is having a great time this season. The Super Bowl 2023 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is on. But that is not just it. A few miles from the Super Bowl, one of the most significant golf events is at the TPC Scottsdale. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is considered one of the most hyped events on the PGA Tour. And fans are excited as they go to support their favorite golfers as colossal prize money is on the line.

However, when it comes to the WM Phoenix open, we know what golfers must expect from the event. It is one of the wildest events where the noisy crowd is not frowned upon; instead, they are encouraged. Making a bad hole will result in booing, and loud applause will follow a perfect putt and hooting. Especially on the 16th hole, if a golfer messes up, he will have to listen to the disappointed spectators. Last year, the event saw unexpected things. Harry Higgs and Joel Dahmen became the talk of the town as they showed too much skin after holing putts in the 16th green.

What is the Waste Management Phoenix Open?

When LIV Golf entered the picture last year, the golf world hit a few bumps. The fans were furious, and the Saudi-backed circuit did not receive any support. However, things changed, and eventually, many golfers left the PGA Tour and joined LIV. Therefore, Monahan came up with a solution. He created 13 designated events with bigger prize money so the golfers are enticed by the rival tour. The golfers on tour will compete against each other and will take home an enormous paycheck. And WM Phoenix Open is one of those events.

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According to the reports, the chairman of the Phoenix Open, Pat Williams, talked about the event. He said, “We are obviously extremely excited and honored for the WM Phoenix Open to have an elevated purse and feature so many of the best players in the world for the 2023 PGA Tour season.” 

You can watch the event on Golf Channel and CBS. The timing for the Golf Channel is- Thursday-Friday, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-3 p.m. and on Sunday, 1-3 p.m. On the other hand, you catch it 3-6:30 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. live on CBS.

Prize money breakdown of the event

When money becomes part of the conversation, it is always better to have a little context. Therefore, we will walk down memory lane way back to 1986. Hall of Fame golfer, Jack Nicklaus, bagged $144,000 for his Masters victory. It was the biggest single paycheck. However, if we compare that to the golfer who finishes 28th this week, they will take home $149,000. 

Golf has come a long way since then. Therefore, here is the breakdown of the prize money among the top 20 players.

Winner: $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

Whom are you rooting for this year? Let us know in the comments below.

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