J.J. Spaun’s $1.53 Million BMW PGA Payday Revealed as Rory McIlroy Earns Nearly $600K
Millions were up for grabs at the BMW PGA Championship — and the tournament’s biggest finishers cashed in. J.J. Spaun walked away with the biggest payday of them all, collecting a whopping $1.53 million for winning the DP World Tour’s flagship event in England on Sunday, September 20, Golf Digest reported. The victory gave Spaun, […]
At the BMW PGA Championship, J.J. Spaun claimed the highest prize, taking home $1.53 million after winning the tournament on September 20, as reported by Golf Digest. The victory came with a final round score of 5-under 67, giving Spaun a 17-under total and a two-shot lead over a group tied for second place. Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Aaron Rai, and Manuel Elvira all earned $597,150 for tying for second place, which amounts to nearly $2.4 million collectively.
The top five finishers' combined winnings totaled more than $3.9 million. Spaun's win was fueled by a strong final round performance, with four birdies over his last five holes. Elvira briefly tied with Spaun but dropped out of contention with a double bogey on the last hole. Spaun expressed his motivation for the win, stating that being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team provided him with extra drive.
The tournament's payouts remained significant for the lower finishers as well, with Joost Luiten, Matt Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fox, and Filippo Celli each earning $252,900 for tying for sixth, and the five golfers tied for 10th place each receiving $156,600. McIlroy's second-place finish in the tournament boosted his standing in the Race to Dubai as he continues to pursue his eighth season title.
Spaun's victory marked another major career milestone for him, as he became a global player after a successful recent schedule.
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