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The LIV Golf 2024 season is almost about to end. Yet another successful year for the breakaway league. After completing 12 events on the schedule, there are the two ultimate championships left – the Individual Championship and the Team Championship. Moreover, the final winner of this season’s Chicago event will be declared in just a few hours.
However, it was Jon Rahm who entered the field with a lead on the standings, and Joaquin Niemann followed him by just a few points. After two rounds at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, Rahm has a one-stroke lead ahead of Sergio Garcia. And Niemann is three strokes behind Rahm, in the fourth position. Wonder how much will Rahm earn if he bags a win this Sunday? Keep reading to find out.
In the event of a Sunday triumph, what will Jon Rahm’s account look like?
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The 2024 LIV Golf Individual Championship has a total purse of $25 million. Out of this, $4 million is given out to the winner, which is the largest portion given to any of the golfers. Additionally, $5 million from the purse is saved aside for the upcoming Team Championship. The runner-up and the second-runner-up get to take home $2.25 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 6
Do you think LIV Golf's prize money is changing the landscape of professional golf?
Absolutely
Not at all
It's too early to tell
Only time will tell
Do you think Team USA can overcome their unfinished Solheim Cup business?
Absolutely
No way
It's going to be tough
Only if they change their strategy
Whats your Perspective on:
Is LIV Golf Chicago's prize money making traditional golf tournaments look like chump change?
Have an interesting take?
Do you think the increased prize money in the 2024 Procore Championship will attract more top players?
Absolutely
Maybe
Not at all
It's all about prestige
What was the most captivating part of Nelly Korda's unseen Solheim Cup moments?
Her candid reactions
Her interactions with teammates
Her on-course strategies
Her mic'd up commentary
Do you agree with Suzann Pettersen's bold decision regarding Leona Maguire?
Absolutely
Not at all
Mixed feelings
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The player who ranks the lowest on the leaderboard gets a small amount of the share too. He gets to take home $50,000. Here’s what the final prize money breakdown for the Chicago event looks like:
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| 1 | $4,000,000 |
| 2 | $2,250,000 |
| 3 | $1,500,000 |
| 4 | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | $800,000 |
| 6 | $700,000 |
| 7 | $600,000 |
| 8 | $525,000 |
| 9 | $442,500 |
| 10 | $405,000 |
| 11 | $380,000 |
| 12 | $360,000 |
| 13 | $340,000 |
| 14 | $320,000 |
| 15 | $300,000 |
| 16 | $285,000 |
| 17 | $270,000 |
| 18 | $260,000 |
| 19 | $250,000 |
| 20 | $240,000 |
| 21 | $230,000 |
| 22 | $220,000 |
| 23 | $210,000 |
| 24 | $200,000 |
| 25 | $195,000 |
| 26 | $190,000 |
| 27 | $185,000 |
| 28 | $180,000 |
| 29 | $175,000 |
| 30 | $170,000 |
| 31 | $165,000 |
| 32 | $160,000 |
| 33 | $155,000 |
| 34 | $150,000 |
| 35 | $148,000 |
| 36 | $145,000 |
| 37 | $143,000 |
| 38 | $140,000 |
| 39 | $138,000 |
| 40 | $135,000 |
| 41 | $133,000 |
| 42 | $130,000 |
| 43 | $128,000 |
| 44 | $128,000 |
| 45 | $125,000 |
| 46 | $125,000 |
| 47 | $123,000 |
| 48 | $120,000 |
| 49 | $60,000 |
| 50 | $60,000 |
| 51 | $60,000 |
| 52 | $50,000 |
| 53 | $50,000 |
| 54 | $50,000 |
Well, this is not all that the winner gets. several advantages come with winning the Individual Championship of the season, apart from just bagging the prize money and lifting the prestigious trophy.
The winner gets an additional bonus money and points
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What’s your perspective on:
Is LIV Golf Chicago's prize money making traditional golf tournaments look like chump change?
Have an interesting take?
The 54-player field might not have the eligibility to bag OWGR points because it is an event organized by the breakaway league. But it has other point benefits for the winner. Along with the $4 million prize money, whoever bags the win on Sunday will also be entitled to a whopping $18 million bonus money. Additionally, they will also be getting points for individuals and teams that will be added towards the season-long bonuses and the team championships when the season comes to an end.
However, the competition is not just sunshine and rainbows. It is after this competition that the players will have their eligibility to play in the 2025 season confirmed. All the golfers who will come under the drop zone as the championship finishes will no longer be able to play for the next season. While the ones on the top will have a secure spot. Who do you think will finally bag the win in Chicago today? Let us know in the comments section below!
Debate
Is LIV Golf Chicago's prize money making traditional golf tournaments look like chump change?