CJ Cup Byron Nelson payout distribution 2026: Prize money and purse at TPC Craig Ranch
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Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark won the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, earning a $1.854 million prize from the tournament's record $10.3 million total purse, the largest in the event's history.
- Clark's victory marked his first PGA Tour winner's prize since the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, highlighting a significant career milestone.
- The tournament's prize distribution saw both the winner and runner-up earning over $1 million, with the top 23 finishers also securing six-figure payouts, reflecting the event's status as one of the richer regular PGA Tour tournaments.
- The total purse increased by $400,000 from 2025 to 2026 and has grown by $2.2 million over the past five years, despite the event's relatively lower profile compared to signature PGA Tour events.
- The tournament underwent a title sponsorship change, with CJ Cup replacing AT&T starting in 2024, signaling a new chapter for the event held in McKinney.