This is an unofficial event. Its money doesn't count toward official career earnings or money lists.
Bubba Watson finished -25 and took 29% of the purse. It was his 9th PGA Tour win.
How the 2015 Hero World Challenge purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 79% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2015 Hero World Challenge prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money.
| Pos | Player | Country | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubba Watson | USA | -25 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2 | Patrick Reed | USA | -22 | $400,000 | |
| 3 | Rickie Fowler | USA | -21 | $250,000 | |
| 4 | Jordan Spieth | USA | -20 | $175,000 | |
| T5 | Bill Haas | USA | -19 | $147,500 | |
| T5 | Paul Casey | England | -19 | $147,500 | |
| 7 | Brooks Koepka | USA | -18 | $140,000 | |
| T8 | J.B. Holmes | USA | -17 | $130,000 | |
| T8 | Jimmy Walker | USA | -17 | $130,000 | |
| T10 | Adam Scott | Australia | -16 | $117,500 | |
| T10 | Chris Kirk | USA | -16 | $117,500 | |
| 12 | Zach Johnson | USA | -15 | $110,000 | |
| 13 | Justin Rose | England | -13 | $109,000 | |
| 14 | Matt Kuchar | USA | -12 | $108,000 | |
| 15 | Dustin Johnson | USA | -8 | $107,000 | |
| 16 | Billy Horschel | USA | -7 | $106,000 | |
| T17 | Anirban Lahiri | India | -4 | $102,500 | |
| T17 | Hideki Matsuyama | Japan | -4 | $102,500 |
Northwestern Mutual World Challenge winner's share over time
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2015 Hero World Challenge payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2015 Hero World Challenge get?
Bubba Watson won $1,000,000 from a $3,500,000 purse.
What was the 2015 Hero World Challenge purse?
$3,500,000.
How much did last place get at the 2015 Hero World Challenge?
The smallest check was $102,500, to Hideki Matsuyama (T17).