Scottie Scheffler is gearing up to defend his title at the 2025 PLAYERS Championship, looking to secure another impressive payday. In 2024, he became the first-ever golfer to win the fifth major twice in a row. Whether he’ll become the first to have three-peat remains to be seen. Anyways, this year’s event marks the 51st edition of the prestigious tournament at TPC Sawgrass, and it comes with a massive $25 million prize purse. The winner will walk away with a lucrative $4.5 million, and top finishers could take home seven-figure payouts, making this year’s stakes higher than ever.

The prize money golfers get now at the PLAYERS is a far cry from 1974 when Jack Nicklaus claimed the first-ever title and pocketed just $50,000. The purse has indeed steadily grown over the years, reaching $1 million in 1987 and hitting $10 million by 2014.

Here’s a breakdown of the entire prize money for the 2025 PLAYERS Championship.

With the 2025 PLAYERS Championship just around the corner, the stage is set for a thrilling battle at TPC Sawgrass. This year, along with Scheffler, other big names in the running include world No. 2 Rory McIlroy and the returning Xander Schauffele, who’s back after recovering from a rib injury. As the stakes rise with a massive $25 million prize pool, the biggest names in golf are ready to face off in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown.

Who could win the 2025 PLAYERS Championship?

The 2025 PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass is shaping up to be an exciting event with a strong field of top contenders. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, is undoubtedly one of the favorites. Having claimed victory at Sawgrass the past two years, he’s looking to make history by securing a third consecutive win. He started his season a bit late this year at Pebble Beach, instead of the usual Sentry, because of a wrist injury and has been out of the winner’s circle so far. However, all of his finishes have been within top 25 on the leaderboard.

Collin Morikawa is also a key player to watch. Despite a somewhat quiet 2023 and 2024 with rather impressive finishes but being winless, Morikawa’s impressive 2025 form, including two runner-up finishes already, makes him a strong candidate to capture his first PLAYERS Championship.

Then there’s Russell Henley, who has been on a roll this season, securing his first signature event win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and adding several top-10 finishes to his resume. Henley’s confidence and current form make him a dangerous player at Sawgrass. These three players, along with others, are sure to make for an unforgettable showdown at one of the game’s most iconic venues.

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