RBC Canadian Open payout distribution 2024: Purse, winner's prize money

The PGA Tour returned to the 'Great White North' for this year's RBC Canadian Open. While not one of the signature events on the PGA's schedule, for this year at least, Canada's Open never fails to deliver a great spectacle with some of sports' most passionate fans.

This year's Canadian Open winner would join an illustrious list of names to have won one of the sport's longest-running events. After crowning one of its own as champion last year, fans hoped another contender would emerge going into the final round of this year's historic and prestigious tournament.

Two-time PGA Tour winner and Canada's own, Mackenzie Hughes, appeared ready to take up the challenge after rounds of 64 and 67 had the 33-year-old well-positioned going into the final round. It was Scotsman, Robert MacIntyre, however, who took control of the event on Moving Day at Hamilton Golf & Country Club following an astonishing finish.

A dramatic finish to his third round at this year's RBC Canadian Open saw MacIntyre turn what once was a four-shot deficit into a four-stroke advantage after a run of three consecutive birdies and an eagle down the stretch resulted in a 4-under 66 for the man from Oban, Scotland.

With his dad on the bag, the two-time DP World Tour winner and 2023 European Ryder Cup debutant would look to earn his first PGA Tour win at this year's RBC Canadian Open. For the second straight week on the PGA Tour, a player would take a commanding four-shot lead into a final round.

A group of challengers, including Mackenzie Hughes, found themselves within touching distance of MacIntyre's lead and would look to take advantage of any slip-ups by the leader in the final round. All were vying for not only one of the most prestigious titles on the calendar but also a significant winner's share of this year's RBC Canadian Open prize purse.

Exactly how much prize money was on the line at this year's RBC Canadian Open, though? Let's take a look at the full purse breakdown, winner's prize money, and payout distribution by finishing position at the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

RBC Canadian Open purse 2024: Total purse and winner's prize money

The purse for this year's RBC Canadian Open is set at $9.4 million for 2024 with this year's champion set to earn a substantial winner's share of $1.692 million in prize money; 18% of this year's overall purse. The impressive $9.4 million purse is an increase from last year's RBC Canadian Open which saw $9 million in prize money divvied out to the field at Oakdale Golf & Country Club. While these numbers may pale in comparison to the massive purses on offer at this season's signature events and major championships, the 2024 RBC Canadian Open purse still ranks amongst the highest prize purses on offer for events without that designated status this year.

RBC Canadian Open payout distribution by finishing position in 2024

Here is a look at the payout distribution breakdown by finishing position for this year's RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club.

Even without signature event status in 2024, the Top 22 finishers in this year's RBC Canadian Open are guaranteed over $100,000 in prize payouts, while the Top 10 at Hamilton this year will each walk away with over $250k. Meanwhile, the Top 2 at this year's Canadian Open will earn seven-figure paydays.

In addition to lifting the iconic trophy, and earning a handsome payday, the 2024 RBC Canadian Open winner will also secure their spot in each of this season's remaining signature events (if not previously exempt already). They will also earn a crucial 500 FedEx Cup points in the season-long race to East Lake and the 2024 Tour Championship this Autumn.

The PGA Tour returns to famous Muirfield Village next week for the season's seventh signature event, the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Jack's Place.