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Jan 20, 2022; La Quinta, California, USA; Patrick Cantlay plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the American Express golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 20, 2022; La Quinta, California, USA; Patrick Cantlay plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the American Express golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is one of the most highly awaited events on the PGA Tour calendar, and this year’s edition is no exception. Golfers from around the world will gather at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., to compete for the top prize. The stage is set with a star-studded lineup of world-class golfers including Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Patrick Cantlay. With a huge amount of a purse on the line, the stakes are high. Who will take home the championship title at this year’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
What is on the line: prize money, FedEx cup points, OWGR points
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Jan 20, 2022; La Quinta, California, USA; Patrick Cantlay putts on the second green during the first round of the American Express golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
With an $8.6 million purse up for grabs, the winner’s share is set to be a whopping $2,485,400, with each player on the winning team receiving $1,242,700. The tournament, which is being played at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., will see some of the world’s best golfers vying for the top prize.
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The prize money distribution at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is unique in that it combines the standard 18 percent winner’s payout with second-place money, averaging the two together. This means that each team’s position is combined and then equally divided to determine their payout. The top 33 teams and ties will be paid after the 36-hole cut is made to the 80-team field.
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In addition to the prize money, the winners of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans will earn 400 FedEx Cup points each, with the top team splitting the combined first- and second-place points. This is a crucial opportunity for players to earn points and climb up the FedEx Cup rankings, which could earn them a spot in the season-ending Tour Championship.
Winner’s share, prize money payout
| Position | Money | Each |
| 1 | $2,485,400 | $1,242,700 |
| 2 | $1,014,800 | $507,400 |
| 3 | $664,350 | $332,175 |
| 4 | $559,000 | $279,500 |
| 5 | $485,900 | $242,950 |
| 6 | $417,100 | $208,550 |
| 7 | $348,300 | $174,150 |
| 8 | $305,300 | $152,650 |
| 9 | $270,900 | $135,450 |
| 10 | $236,500 | $118,250 |
| 11 | $202,100 | $101,050 |
| 12 | $172,430 | $86,215 |
| 13 | $144,652 | $72,326 |
| 14 | $129,860 | $64,930 |
| 15 | $119,540 | $59,770 |
| 16 | $109,220 | $54,610 |
| 17 | $99,330 | $49,665 |
| 18 | $90,730 | $45,365 |
| 19 | $82,560 | $41,280 |
| 20 | $75,680 | $37,840 |
| 21 | $68,800 | $34,400 |
| 22 | $61,920 | $30,960 |
| 23 | $55,040 | $27,520 |
| 24 | $48,504 | $24,252 |
| 25 | $44,032 | $22,016 |
| 26 | $41,796 | $20,898 |
| 27 | $40,248 | $20,124 |
| 28 | $39,388 | $19,694 |
| 29 | $38,700 | $19,350 |
| 30 | $38,012 | $19,006 |
| 31 | $37,324 | $18,662 |
| 32 | $36,636 | $18,318 |
| 33 | $35,948 | $17,974 |
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Beyond the top prize, all players who finish four rounds of the tournament will earn money. This means that even those who don’t make it into the top 33 teams will still take home a share of the purse. With so much on the line, including prize money, FedEx Cup points, and exemptions, this is a tournament that players will be giving their all to win.
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