AT&T Byron Nelson prize money at a glance
This page covers 46 editions of the AT&T Byron Nelson, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $400,000 in 1980 to $10,300,000 in 2026, 26 times as much, or 6.4 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,854,000. The lowest winning score on record is -46, by Robert Damron in 2001. Players who have won it more than once: Bruce Lietzke (2), Sergio Garcia (2), Jason Day (2), K.H. Lee (2). Jason Day has earned the most here: $4,195,575 from 10 starts and 2 wins.
AT&T Byron Nelson purse by year
What 10th place paid at the AT&T Byron Nelson
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the AT&T Byron Nelson
AT&T Byron Nelson champions and purses
Multiple winners: Bruce Lietzke (2), Sergio Garcia (2), Jason Day (2), K.H. Lee (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wyndham Clark | -30 | $10,300,000 | $1,854,000 | $1,854,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Scottie Scheffler | -31 | $9,900,000 | $1,782,000 | $1,839,009 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Taylor Pendrith | -23 | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 | $1,811,141 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Jason Day | -23 | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 | $1,864,561 | 2023 |
| 2022 | K.H. Lee | -26 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $1,859,573 | 2022 |
| 2021 | K.H. Lee | -25 | $8,100,000 | $1,458,000 | $1,787,689 | 2021 |
| 2019 | Sung Kang | -23 | $7,900,000 | $1,422,000 | $1,847,977 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Aaron Wise | -23 | $7,700,000 | $1,386,000 | $1,833,834 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Billy Horschel | -12 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,829,831 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Sergio Garcia | -15 | $7,300,000 | $1,314,000 | $1,818,974 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Steven Bowditch | -18 | $7,100,000 | $1,278,000 | $1,791,458 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Brendon Todd | -14 | $6,900,000 | $1,242,000 | $1,743,060 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Sangmoon Bae | -13 | $6,700,000 | $1,206,000 | $1,719,993 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Jason Dufner | -11 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,693,093 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Keegan Bradley | -3 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,728,129 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Jason Day | -10 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,782,683 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Rory Sabbatini | -19 | $6,500,000 | $1,170,000 | $1,811,920 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Adam Scott | -7 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,777,701 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Scott Verplank | -13 | $6,300,000 | $1,134,000 | $1,817,106 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Brett Wetterich | -12 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,839,276 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Ted Purdy | -15 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,898,610 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Sergio Garcia | -10 | $5,800,000 | $1,044,000 | $1,836,378 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Vijay Singh | -15 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,820,524 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Shigeki Maruyama | -14 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,595,873 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Robert Damron | -46 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,519,860 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Jesper Parnevik | -11 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,389,167 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Loren Roberts | -18 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,077,058 | 1999 |
| 1998 | John Cook | -15 | $2,500,000 | $450,000 | $917,187 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods | -17 | $1,800,000 | $324,000 | $670,626 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Phil Mickelson | -15 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $571,919 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Ernie Els | -17 | $1,300,000 | $234,000 | $510,192 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Neal Lancaster | -9 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $484,158 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Scott Simpson | -10 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $496,783 | 1993 |
| 1992 | Billy Ray Brown | -11 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $468,825 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Nick Price | -10 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $483,025 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Payne Stewart | -8 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Jodie Mudd | -15 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $482,417 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Bruce Lietzke | -9 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $379,278 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Fred Couples | -14 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Andy Bean | -11 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $327,367 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Bob Eastwood | -12 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Craig Stadler | -8 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Ben Crenshaw | -11 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $240,175 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Bob Gilder | -14 | $350,000 | $63,000 | $216,904 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Bruce Lietzke | +1 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $197,318 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Tom Watson | -6 | $400,000 | $54,000 | $217,710 | 1980 |
AT&T Byron Nelson prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the AT&T Byron Nelson get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,854,000 from a $10,300,000 purse.
What was the first AT&T Byron Nelson winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$54,000 in 1980 is about $217,710 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest AT&T Byron Nelson payout ever?
$1,854,000 to Wyndham Clark in 2026.
Who has won the AT&T Byron Nelson the most?
Bruce Lietzke, with 2 wins between 1980 and 2026.