If you've ever watched professional golf, you know players compete for trophies, but the real stakes often come down to the massive prize money involved. You might be surprised to learn how these multi-million dollar purses are funded and why they've grown so dramatically.
Professional golf prize money has exploded, with top tournaments now offering purses upwards of $20 million.
This dramatic increase is largely driven by competition from new tours like LIV Golf, pushing established tours like the PGA to boost payouts to retain top talent.