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Record $10M Purse at Rocket Classic!
3 Aug
Summary
- Winner takes home $1.8 million from record $10 million purse.
- Runner-up receives over $1 million in prize money.
- Rocket Classic will not be sponsored in 2027.
The 2026 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club features a record-breaking $10 million total purse, the largest in the tournament's history. The winner will receive a substantial $1.8 million, with the runner-up also earning over $1 million. This event marks the first time since The Open that a PGA Tour stop has offered an eight-figure purse.
Prize money distribution is generous, with the last-place finisher making the cut guaranteed at least $20,000. The top 23 players, before ties, are set to receive a minimum of $100,000 each.
This increase in prize money likely contributed to attracting a strong field of competitors. However, the tournament's future is in doubt as Rocket has declined its sponsorship option for 2027, meaning Detroit will not host the event next year.
