The 2024 Mexico Open promises an exciting competition with a total purse of $8.1 million. This PGA Tour event features some of the finest talents in the game, including tour rookie Jake Knapp, who is playing with the Sunday lead for the very first time in his professional career. His sensational performance saw him shoot a remarkable seven-under 63, including a course-record-setting front-nine score of 28.
Knapp, at the age of 29, has experienced the difficult grind of the development tour. However, this opportunity to be in the front-runner position on Sunday is a new and exciting challenge for him. Standing closest to his crown is fellow rookie, Sami Valimaki from Finland, who shares his ambition of claiming a maiden Tour victory.
The Mexico Open, held at Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta, offers more than just prestige and titles. It presents an array of rewards for the players, including an exclusive invitation to the Masters, a coveted two-year Tour exemption, and the chance to participate in the remaining five $20 million signature events, not to mention the esteemed PGA Championship.
Significantly, the event’s prize money stands at $8.1 million, making it an incredible opportunity for the players to secure substantial earnings. The payout breakdown for the 2024 Mexico Open is as follows:
Payout Breakdown:
1st Place: $1.458 million
2nd Place: $882,900
3rd Place: $558,900
4th Place: $386,900
5th Place: $332,100
6th Place: $293,625
7th Place: $273,375
8th Place: $253,125
9th Place: $236,925
10th Place: $220,725
11th Place: $204,525
12th Place: $188,325
13th Place: $172,125
14th Place: $155,925
15th Place: $147,825
16th Place: $139,725
17th Place: $131,625
18th Place: $123,525
19th Place: $115,425
20th Place: $107,325
21st Place: $99,225
22nd Place: $91,125
23rd Place: $84,645
24th Place: $78,165
25th Place: $71,685
26th Place: $65,205
27th Place: $62,775
28th Place: $60,345
29th Place: $57,915
30th Place: $55,485
31st Place: $53,055
32nd Place: $50,625
33rd Place: $48,195
34th Place: $46,170
35th Place: $44,145
36th Place: $42,120
37th Place: $40,095
38th Place: $38,475
39th Place: $36,855
40th Place: $35,235
41st Place: $33,615
42nd Place: $31,995
43rd Place: $30,375
44th Place: $28,755
45th Place: $27,135
46th Place: $25,515
47th Place: $23,895
48th Place: $22,599
49th Place: $21,465
50th Place: $20,817
51st Place: $20,331
52nd Place: $19,845
53rd Place: $19,521
54th Place: $19,197
55th Place: $19,035
56th Place: $18,873
57th Place: $18,711
58th Place: $18,549
59th Place: $18,387
60th Place: $18,225
61st Place: $18,063
62nd Place: $17,901
63rd Place: $17,739
64th Place: $17,577
65th Place: $17,415
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Who currently holds the Sunday lead in the 2024 Mexico Open?
PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp lost a four-shot lead in seven holes and then held it together with a remarkable short game Sunday, closing with an even-par 71 to win the Mexico Open at Vidanta and earn a trip to the Masters.
How old is Jake Knapp?
29 years
What is the purse for the 2024 Mexico Open?
The overall purse at Vidanta Vallarta is $8.1 million with winner Jake Knapp taking home $1.458 million for his victory.
How many signature events are left after the Mexico Open?
PGA Tour signature events were established in 2024. There are a total of eight, not including the majors, playoff events and Players Championship.
What is the winner’s share for the Mexico Open?
The winner’s share for the Mexico Open at Vidanta is $1,458,000, with the total prize money purse set to $8.1 million.
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