The BMW Championship, held annually in August, is a crucial event in the PGA TOUR season. This prestigious tournament, boasting a $20 million purse, attracts the top 50 golfers in the FedExCup Playoffs, making it a battleground for the season's championship.
Played at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado, the BMW Championship is the second of three playoff events determining the FedExCup champion. Conducted by the Western Golf Association, the tournament also holds a special place for supporting aspiring young minds.
Over its history, the BMW Championship has raised over $45 million for the Evans Scholars Foundation, which helps deserving student caddies achieve their educational dreams.
BMW Championship Leaderboard
As of June 2024, the BMW Championship hasn't happened yet. It occurs later in the season, from August 22nd August to 25th August. However the 2023 leaderboard is as follows:
The 2023 BMW Championship Leaderboard
The top 10 were:
| Player | R4 | Thru | Total | |
| Winner | V. Hovland | -9 | F [F] | -17 |
| T2 | S. Scheffler | -4 | F [F] | -15 |
| T2 | M. Fitzpatrick | -4 | F [F] | -15 |
| 4 | R. McIlroy | -4 | F [F] | -12 |
| T5 | M. Homa | -2 | F [F] | -11 |
| T5 | B. Harman | -1 | F [F] | -11 |
| 7 | S.J. Im | -4 | F [F] | -10 |
| T8 | X. Schauffele | -2 | F [F] | -9 |
| T8 | R. Henley | -7 | F [F] | -9 |
| T10 | T. Kim | -7 | F [F] | -7 |
BMW Championship Prize Money
While the specifications of the 2024 BMW Championship prize money are not available as of June 2024, the 2023 BMW Championship offered a hefty purse of $20 million for golfers to compete for. This positions it among the high-paying tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule.
BMW Championship Purse
While the 2024 purse is yet to be announced, the 2023 BMW Championship had a whopping $20 million purse. While the winner received nearly $3.6 million, the money doesn't stop there. All 50 golfers competing get a payout, with even those finishing outside the top spots taking home a significant sum. This ensures a healthy return on investment for participating and creates a competitive atmosphere throughout the leaderboard.
BMW Championship Purse Breakdown
The tentative breakdown for this year’s BMW Championship will be:
| Place | Percentage | Share |
| 1 | 18.00% | 3,600,000 |
| 2 | 10.80% | 2,160,000 |
| 3 | 6.80% | 1,360,000 |
| 4 | 4.95% | 990,000 |
| 5 | 4.15% | 830,000 |
| 6 | 3.75% | 750,000 |
| 7 | 3.48% | 695,000 |
| 8 | 3.20% | 640,000 |
| 9 | 3.00% | 600,000 |
| 10 | 2.80% | 560,000 |
| 11 | 2.60% | 520,000 |
| 12 | 2.40% | 480,000 |
| 13 | 2.21% | 441,000 |
| 14 | 2.01% | 402,000 |
| 15 | 1.91% | 382,000 |
| 16 | 1.81% | 362,000 |
| 17 | 1.71% | 342,000 |
| 18 | 1.61% | 322,000 |
| 19 | 1.51% | 302,000 |
| 20 | 1.41% | $282,000 |
| 21 | 1.31% | $262,000 |
| 22 | 1.23% | $245,000 |
| 23 | 1.15% | $229,000 |
| 24 | 1.07% | $213,000 |
| 25 | 0.99% | $197,000 |
| 26 | 0.91% | $181,000 |
| 27 | 0.87% | $174,000 |
| 28 | 0.84% | $167,000 |
| 29 | 0.80% | $160,000 |
| 30 | 0.77% | $153,000 |
| 31 | 0.73% | $146,000 |
| 32 | 0.70% | $139,000 |
| 33 | 0.66% | $132,000 |
| 34 | 0.64% | $127,000 |
| 35 | 0.61% | $122,000 |
| 36 | 0.59% | $117,000 |
| 37 | 0.56% | $112,000 |
| 38 | 0.54% | $108,000 |
| 39 | 0.52% | $104,000 |
| 40 | 0.50% | $100,000 |
| 41 | 0.48% | $96,000 |
| 42 | 0.46% | $92,000 |
| 43 | 0.44% | $88,000 |
| 44 | 0.42% | $84,000 |
| 45 | 0.40% | $80,000 |
| 46 | 0.38% | $76,000 |
| 47 | 0.36% | $72,000 |
| 48 | 0.35% | $70,000 |
| 49 | 0.34% | $68,000 |
| 50 | 0.33% | $66,000 |
FAQ's On BMW Championship Leaderboard
A. The total purse for the BMW Championship is $20 million. The winner receives the largest chunk of the purse, with a payout of around $3.6 million.
A. The BMW Championship is a PGA Tour event part of the FedExCup Playoffs.
A. All proceeds benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, which helps young caddies pursue college degrees.
