PGA Championship Purse 2014: Final Leaderboard, Total Prize Money and Payouts

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Published: August 11, 2014

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Soft conditions Sunday at the 2014 PGA Championship led to a shootout among several of the world's best golfers. With plush greens providing greater access to pin positions, players were throwing darts at Valhalla Golf Course—and coming away with some very low numbers.

These factors brought about a dramatic conclusion to the year's final major, and it was only fitting that world No. 1 Rory McIlroy emerged victorious with a round of 68 to finish the prestigious tournament at 16-under par.

With the dust now settled in Louisville, Kentucky, here's a look at the final leaderboard:



The 2014 season on the PGA Tour has been nothing short of remarkable. We've already seen the world's top ranking change hands several times, and each major tournament has been filled with a bevy of intriguing storylines. A one-stroke differential at the PGA Championship is a perfect conclusion.

While very few strokes separated the tournament's top players, there's quite a gap in the payouts for each. Here's a look at the prize money awarded to the best performers:



McIlroy was certainly deserving of the victory, recovering from a start that included two bogeys in his first six holes. Unshaken, he proved why he's the world's top player, following his second bogey up with a birdie at the par-five seventh to make the turn at one-over 36.

Continuing to build momentum, McIlroy eagled the par-five 10th after a beautiful approach, then birdied 13 and 17 to gain the outright lead. He moved on to record a two-putt par in total darkness on the 18th to claim the Wanamaker Trophy.

Speaking of the trophy, McIlroy's heroics continued even after his round was completed. Here's a look at the award ceremony, courtesy of Chris Breikss:



McIlroy's win marks his third consecutive victory and second straight major title. That kind of prowess on the golf course has further put h...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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