Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama scored a record-breaking prize after winning the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii over the weekend.
He beat American Russell Henley in a tense playoff at the Waialae Country Club on Sunday, January 16. The total prize pool for the tournament was $7,500,000 with Matsuyama raking in the biggest payday.
The prize for coming first at the Sony Open in Hawaii is among the largest paid out during the 2021-22 PGA Tour.
Here's the breakdown for how much money Matsuyama won in Hawaii, and how much the rest of the pack were competing for.
How Much Money Does the Winner of Hawaii's Sony Open Get?
Matsuyama entered a playoff against Henley by hitting a final round of 63 to finish level on 23 under par. Incredibly, his terrific form continued as Matsuyama hit an eagle on the first hole of the playoff to secure victory.
That eagle secured him a lucrative payday of $1,350,000, the biggest ever prize won by a golfer at the Sony Open in Hawaii, or the Hawaii Open as it has previously been known.
Matsuyama is just the second Japanese winner of this event, following in the footsteps of Isao Aoki who won the tournament in 1983. On that occasion, the prize money for the winner stood at just $58,500.
What Was the Total Prize Pool at the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii?
Some 65 golfers competed for a share of the Sony Open in Hawaii's $7,500,000 total prize pool.
Although he narrowly missed out on first place, Henley received a total of $817,500 for coming second. American golfer Kevin Kisner and Ireland's Seamus Power shared third place at 19 under par, and both received $442,500 for their efforts.
Americans Lucas Glover and Michael Thompson both came fifth at 18 under par, and both received $289,687.50. Making up the rest of the top ten, there was a four-way tie for 7th place with Americans Matt Kuchar, Keith Mitchell, Canada's Adam Svensson and Scotland's Russell Knox all finishing on 17 under par. Each of the four took home a total of $227,812.50.
The pay outs get gradually smaller as you head down the list. Finishing the weekend in 65th place at two under par was American pro and 2016 PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker. For coming in last, he won $16,275.
Desert Classic Prize Pool
The next leg of the PGA Tour will be held in California at The American Express, aka the Desert Classic from January 23, 2022.
The prize pool goes up a notch here as the total purse is $7,600,000 while the standalone winner will receive $1,360,000.
The biggest confirmed prize during the 2021-22 PGA Tour will be at The Players Championship in Florida on March 13, 2022. The total prize pool currently stands at $20,000,000 with the winner receiving $3,600,000.
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