Valspar Championship offers $8.7 million purse this weekend

The Valspar Championship begins this weekend at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. The tournament will feature 156 golfers competing for a share of an $8.7 million prize purse. This year’s champion will receive $1,566,000, which is a slight increase from the 2024 prize. The winner will also earn 500 FedEx Cup points, a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, and an invitation to The Masters. The course layout is challenging, especially the difficult three-hole finish that often decides the victor. Players not only aim for the top prize but will also be rewarded for making the cut. For example, the 20th place finisher will earn $190,000, while the 50th will take home $25,000. Even the last eligible player in 65th place will receive a payout. The tournament promises intense competition with many top-ranked golfers. Fans can watch the live action on the Golf Channel and NBC, with streaming also available on ESPN+. As players prepare for this crucial tournament, all eyes will be on who can navigate the course best and claim victory.