Photo: Clare Grant/Louisville Courier Journal Adam WoodardMay 19, 2024 8:14 pm ETLOUISVILLE, Ky. — AUGUSTA, Ga. — It pays to play well in major championships, just ask this week’s winner, Xander Schauffele.The 30-year-old won the 2024 PGA Championship on Sunday at 21 under by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau to claim his long-awaited first major title at Valhalla Golf Club. Schauffele shot rounds of 62-68-68-65 to set a major championship scoring record in relation to par.For his efforts, Schauffele will take home the top prize of $3.33 million, a record-high winner’s share for the championship. DeChambeau will bank $1,998,000 as a consolation prize. Third-place Viktor Hovland will also clear seven figures with his $1,258,000.With $18.5 million up for grabs, here’s how much money each player earned at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.2024 PGA Championship prize moneyPositionPlayerScoreEarnings1Xander Schauffele-21$3,330,0002Bryson DeChambeau-20$1,998,0003Viktor Hovland-18$1,258,000...
