PGA Tour’s $20M Showpiece Redefining the Golf Landscape0

• SPORTS
• August 8, 2025

Introduction Professional golf has entered a new era. The PGA Tour’s decision to award a $20 million purse at the FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the biggest payday outside the season finale. This staggering shift transforms the Tour’s playoff opener into a true marquee event. No longer just a stepping‐stone to East Lake, this tournament