The Barclays prize money at a glance
This page covers 38 editions of The Barclays, 1980–2018. Its purse went from $400,000 in 1980 to $9,000,000 in 2018, 22 times as much, or 7.4 times after inflation. In 2018 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,620,000. The lowest winning score on record is -23, by Bob Gilder in 1982. Players who have won it more than once: Vijay Singh (4), Ernie Els (2), Sergio Garcia (2), Dustin Johnson (2). Dustin Johnson has earned the most here: $4,345,250 from 10 starts and 2 wins.
The Barclays purse by year
What 10th place paid at The Barclays
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at The Barclays
The Barclays champions and purses
Multiple winners: Vijay Singh (4), Ernie Els (2), Sergio Garcia (2), Dustin Johnson (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bryson DeChambeau | -18 | $9,000,000 | $1,620,000 | $2,143,442 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Dustin Johnson | -13 | $8,750,000 | $1,575,000 | $2,134,803 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Patrick Reed | -9 | $8,500,000 | $1,530,000 | $2,117,983 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Jason Day | -19 | $8,250,000 | $1,485,000 | $2,081,624 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Hunter Mahan | -14 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,020,939 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Adam Scott | -11 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,053,723 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Nick Watney | -10 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,083,806 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Dustin Johnson | -19 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $2,126,927 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Matt Kuchar | -12 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $2,056,942 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Heath Slocum | -9 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $2,090,676 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Vijay Singh | -8 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $1,944,360 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Steve Stricker | -16 | $7,000,000 | $1,260,000 | $2,019,006 | 2007 |
| 2006 | Vijay Singh | -10 | $5,750,000 | $1,035,000 | $1,705,780 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Padraig Harrington | -10 | $5,750,000 | $1,035,000 | $1,760,808 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Sergio Garcia | -12 | $5,250,000 | $945,000 | $1,662,239 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Jonathan Kaye | -18 | $5,000,000 | $900,000 | $1,625,468 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Chris Smith | -12 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,163,657 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Sergio Garcia | -16 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,182,113 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Dennis Paulson | -8 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $1,041,876 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Duffy Waldorf | -8 | $2,500,000 | $450,000 | $897,549 | 1999 |
| 1998 | J.P. Hayes | -12 | $1,800,000 | $324,000 | $660,375 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Ernie Els | -16 | $1,500,000 | $270,000 | $558,855 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Ernie Els | -13 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | Vijay Singh | -6 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Lee Janzen | -16 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $484,158 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Vijay Singh | -4 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $413,986 | 1993 |
| 1992 | David Frost | -16 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $426,205 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Billy Andrade | -11 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Hale Irwin | -15 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Wayne Grady | -7 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $482,417 | 1989 |
| 1987 | J. C. Snead | -8 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Bob Tway | -12 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $327,367 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Roger Maltbie | -9 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Scott Simpson | -15 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Seve Ballesteros | -8 | $450,000 | $81,000 | $270,197 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Bob Gilder | -23 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $247,891 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Ray Floyd | -9 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $263,090 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Curtis Strange | -11 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $290,280 | 1980 |
The Barclays prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of The Barclays get?
In 2018 the winner received $1,620,000 from a $9,000,000 purse.
What was the first The Barclays winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$72,000 in 1980 is about $290,280 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest The Barclays payout ever?
$1,620,000 to Bryson DeChambeau in 2018.
Who has won The Barclays the most?
Vijay Singh, with 4 wins between 1980 and 2018.