The 2026 Genesis Invitational turned heads once again with a staggering $20 million purse, marking the second consecutive week of this significant payout on the PGA Tour. Jacob Bridgeman emerged victorious, earning a remarkable $4 million for his efforts at the Riviera Country Club.
Notable Performances and Prize Distribution
Several top players showcased their skills, with Kurt Kitayama and Rory McIlroy tying for second place at 17 under par, each taking home $1.8 million. Adam Scott finished fourth, securing $1 million. The complete distribution of earnings highlights the competitive nature of this prestigious event.
Payout Structure for the 2026 Genesis Invitational
| Position | Player | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Bridgeman | $4,000,000 |
| T2 | Kurt Kitayama | $1,800,000 |
| T2 | Rory McIlroy | $1,800,000 |
| 4 | Adam Scott | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | Aldrich Potgieter | $840,000 |
| 6 | Jake Knapp | $760,000 |
| T7 | Collin Morikawa | $603,200 |
| T7 | Cameron Young | $603,200 |
| T7 | Tommy Fleetwood | $603,200 |
| T7 | Ryan Fox | $603,200 |
| T7 | Xander Schauffele | $603,200 |
| T12 | Min Woo Lee | $415,000 |
| T12 | Scottie Scheffler | $415,000 |
| T12 | Jordan Spieth | $415,000 |
| T12 | Alex Noren | $415,000 |
| T16 | Sam Stevens | $319,000 |
| T16 | Pierceson Coody | $319,000 |
| T16 | Akshay Bhatia | $319,000 |
| T16 | Marco Penge | $319,000 |
| T20 | Ludvig Aberg | $259,500 |
| T20 | Robert MacIntyre | $259,500 |
| T22 | Harris English | $224,500 |
| T22 | Sahith Theegala | $224,500 |
| T24 | Shane Lowry | $178,250 |
| T24 | Matt McCarty | $178,250 |
| T24 | Matt Fitzpatrick | $178,250 |
| T24 | Max Greyserman | $178,250 |
| T28 | Rickie Fowler | $136,500 |
| T28 | Ryan Gerard | $136,500 |
| T28 | Nick Taylor | $136,500 |
| T28 | Hideki Matsuyama | $136,500 |
| T28 | Tony Finau | $136,500 |
| T28 | Aaron Rai | $136,500 |
| T34 | Si Woo Kim | $109,000 |
| T34 | Patrick Rodgers | $109,000 |
| T34 | Tom Kim | $109,000 |
| T37 | Sami Valimaki | $92,250 |
| T37 | Corey Conners | $92,250 |
| T37 | Max Homa | $92,250 |
| T37 | Patrick Cantlay | $92,250 |
| T41 | Viktor Hovland | $78,000 |
| T41 | Ben Griffin | $78,000 |
| T41 | Wyndham Clark | $78,000 |
| 44 | Jhonattan Vegas | $70,000 |
| T45 | Ryo Hisatsune | $64,000 |
| T45 | Taylor Pendrith | $64,000 |
| T47 | Andrew Novak | $57,000 |
| T47 | Denny McCarthy | $57,000 |
| 49 | Matti Schmid | $54,000 |
| T50 | Sepp Straka | $51,500 |
| T50 | Brian Harman | $51,500 |
The significant payouts at the Genesis Invitational emphasize the event’s stature on the PGA Tour. This tournament not only rewards top performances but also captivates golf enthusiasts worldwide.
