Michael Clark II finished -19 and took 18% of the purse. That $468,000 is worth about $902,959 in 2026 dollars.
How the 2000 John Deere Classic purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 62% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2000 John Deere Classic prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Clark II | -19 | $360,000 | $468,000 +30% |
| 2 | Kirk Triplett | -19 | $216,000 | $280,800 +30% |
| 3 | Charles Howell III | -18 | $116,000 | $176,800 +52% |
| 4 | Chris Riley | -17 | $124,800 | |
| T5 | Shaun Micheel | -16 | $73,000 | $98,800 |
| T5 | Steve Lowery | -16 | $73,000 | $98,800 |
| 7 | Tim Herron | -15 | $87,100 | |
| T8 | David Frost | -14 | $60,000 | $78,000 |
| T8 | Neal Lancaster | -14 | $60,000 | $78,000 |
| T10 | Jim McGovern | -13 | $52,000 | $67,600 |
| T10 | Len Mattiace | -13 | $52,000 | $67,600 |
| T12 | Steve Jones | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Bill Glasson | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Ronnie Black | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | John Cook | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Steve Gotsche | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Brett Quigley | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Scott Verplank | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Richard Zokol | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Jerry Kelly | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Jay Williamson | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T12 | Paul Curry | -12 | $40,500 | $42,356 |
| T23 | Mike Sposa | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Frank Lickliter II | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Glen Day | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Kazuhiko Hosokawa | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Stephen Ames | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Jeff Sluman | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T23 | Kevin Sutherland | -11 | $21,914 | |
| T30 | Dan Pohl | -10 | $10,909 | $16,900 |
| T30 | Grant Waite | -10 | $10,909 | $16,900 |
| T30 | Kelly Gibson | -10 | $10,909 | $16,900 |
| T33 | Bob Gilder | -9 | $14,040 | |
| T33 | Chip Beck | -9 | $14,040 | |
| T33 | D.A. Weibring | -9 | $14,040 | |
| T33 | Casey Martin | -9 | $14,040 | |
| T33 | Robert Damron | -9 | $14,040 | |
| T38 | Craig Barlow | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T38 | Joe Ogilvie | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T38 | Dicky Pride | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T38 | Perry Moss | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T38 | Scott McCarron | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T38 | Larry Rinker | -8 | $10,920 | |
| T44 | Olin Browne | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T44 | Curt Byrum | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T44 | Brian Claar | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T44 | P.H. Horgan III | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T44 | Joey Gullion | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T44 | Keith Nolan | -7 | $7,861 | |
| T50 | Bob Heintz | -6 | $6,271 | |
| T50 | Blaine McCallister | -6 | $6,271 | |
| T50 | Fred Funk | -6 | $6,271 | |
| T50 | Danny Briggs | -6 | $6,271 | |
| T50 | J.L. Lewis | -6 | $6,271 | |
| T55 | Brian Watts | -5 | $5,876 | |
| T55 | Greg Kraft | -5 | $5,876 | |
| T55 | Ted Tryba | -5 | $5,876 | |
| T55 | Joe Durant | -5 | $5,876 | |
| T55 | Jeff Gove | -5 | $5,876 | |
| T60 | John Maginnes | -4 | $5,642 | |
| T60 | Woody Austin | -4 | $5,642 | |
| T60 | Willie Wood | -4 | $5,642 | |
| T60 | Ben Bates | -4 | $5,642 | |
| T64 | Nolan Henke | -3 | $5,486 | |
| T64 | Paul Goydos | -3 | $5,486 | |
| T66 | Dick Mast | -2 | $5,356 | |
| T66 | Wayne Grady | -2 | $5,356 | |
| T66 | Cameron Beckman | -2 | $5,356 | |
| T69 | David Morland IV | -1 | $3,980 | $5,226 |
| T69 | Mark Wiebe | -1 | $3,980 | $5,226 |
| 71 | Peter Jacobsen | E | $5,148 | |
| 72 | Andy Bean | +2 | $5,096 | |
| 73 | Don Pooley | +4 | $3,840 | $5,044 +31% |
| MC | Jack Renner | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Clarence Rose | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Ted Schulz | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Tway | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Jerry Smith | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Springer | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Standly | E | $0 | |
| MC | David Toms | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Eric Booker | E | $0 | |
| MC | Scott Gump | E | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Wadkins | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Fuzzy Zoeller | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Sean Murphy | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Guy Boros | +12 | $0 | |
| MC | Pete Jordan | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | John Bermel | E | $0 | |
| MC | Brandt Jobe | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | David Sutherland | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Burns | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Stockton, Jr. | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Craig Bowden | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Carnevale | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Henninger | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Kevin Wentworth | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Schmid | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Emlyn Aubrey | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Barr | E | $0 | |
| MC | Bart Bryant | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Bryant | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Phil Blackmar | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Michael Bradley | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Clearwater | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Tom Byrum | E | $0 | |
| MC | Barry Cheesman | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | John Daly | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Jay Delsing | E | $0 | |
| MC | Trevor Dodds | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Donald | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | David Edwards | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Joel Edwards | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Fabel | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Fergus | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Dan Forsman | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Robin Freeman | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Friend | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Skip Kendall | E | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Hulbert | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Craig Parry | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | David Peoples | E | $0 | |
| MC | Tom Pernice Jr. | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Gary Hallberg | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Dan Halldorson | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Hart | E | $0 | |
| MC | Morris Hatalsky | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Robert Gamez | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Brisky | E | $0 | |
| MC | Craig Perks | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Jimmy Green | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Aaron Bengoechea | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Gary Nicklaus | +13 | $0 | |
| MC | Glen Hnatiuk | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Charlie Rymer | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Scott | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Mathew Goggin | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Greg Chalmers | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Gay | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Carl Paulson | E | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Cochran | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Ryan Howison | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Harrison Frazar | E | $0 | |
| MC | Craig Spence | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Wilkins | +14 | $0 | |
| MC | John Rollins | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brent Schwarzrock | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Elder | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bryce Molder | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Winkel | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Paul Delvecchio | +28 | $0 | |
| MC | John Ehrgott | +5 | $0 | |
| DQ | Paul Heflin | +14 | Not known | |
| WD | Joey Sindelar | -1 | Not known |
John Deere Classic winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
2000 John Deere Classic payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2000 John Deere Classic get?
Michael Clark II won $468,000 from a $2,600,000 purse.
What was the 2000 John Deere Classic purse?
$2,600,000.
How much did last place get at the 2000 John Deere Classic?
The smallest check was $5,044, to Don Pooley (73).
How many players made the cut at the 2000 John Deere Classic?
73 players made the cut and finished, and 80 players missed it.