2025 Players Championship winner earns $4.5 million prize
The 2025 Players Championship offers a winner's prize of $4.5 million, making it the richest event on the PGA Tour. This surpasses payouts from other major tournaments, including the U.S. Open and the Masters. In addition to the cash prize, the winner receives a custom trophy from Tiffany & Co. and full exemption on the PGA Tour through the 2030 season. This is a significant increase from the typical two-year exemption. The champion also gains a five-year exemption for the Players Championship and a three-year exemption into all four major tournaments. They will earn 750 FedEx Cup points, compared to the usual 500 points awarded at other events.