The 2025 Pure Insurance Championship, played from September 19 to 21 at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Monterey, California, is one of the most anticipated events on the PGA Tour Champions calendar. The tournament offers a total purse of $2.4 million, with the winner’s share coming in at $360,000, which is the standard 15% payout according to the PGA Tour Champions prize money distribution. Defending champion Paul Broadhurst is back to defend his title, adding extra intrigue to a field already stacked with top veterans of the senior tour.
The field features 80 PGA Tour Champions players, alongside 80 junior golfers from The First Tee and 160 amateurs, making this a unique pro-am format event. Headlining the professionals are Stewart Cink, Steve Alker, Paul Broadhurst, and Miguel Ángel Jiménez, among others, ensuring a competitive and high-profile lineup.
Finally, the Pure Insurance Championship distributes the $2.4 million purse across the top 80 finishers as follows:
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Total Purse: $2,300,000
Winner’s Share: $360,000
Top 10 Payouts
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Full Prize Money List (11th – 80th)
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This payout structure ensures that every player in the field earns a share of the purse while rewarding top performers with significant earnings.
The tournament is being played across two iconic Monterey Peninsula courses. Pebble Beach Golf Links, a par 72, 6,828-yard layout, and Spyglass Hill Golf Course will host the first two rounds. The final round takes place at Pebble Beach, highlighting some of the most scenic and challenging holes in golf. The three-round event has no cut, meaning all professionals and amateur participants get a chance to play all three days, a format that encourages team interaction and community engagement.
While the prize money and top-tier field give the Pure Insurance Championship its immediate allure, there’s much more at stake than just dollars. Beyond the payouts, players are competing for critical Charles Schwab Cup points, season-long exemptions, and opportunities to secure their status on the PGA Tour Champions. These stakes add another layer of intensity to the event, making every stroke count not just for today’s leaderboard but for the remainder of the season.
2025 Pure Insurance Championship: points, perks, and tournament significance
While prize money is important, the 2025 Pure Insurance Championship also carries key points and perks that impact the rest of the season. The money earned translates into Charles Schwab Cup points, with each dollar converting directly into points. These points are critical for qualifying for the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, which start on October 17. At the end of the season, the top five players in the final points standings share a $2.1 million bonus pool, paid out as annuities.
It’s important to note that PGA Tour Champions events do not offer Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, meaning players focus more on money, points, and exemptions than on world ranking impacts. The Pure Insurance Championship also provides valuable exemptions, improving players’ eligibility for upcoming events. Beyond the numbers, the tournament fosters mentorship and community involvement, especially through The First Tee juniors. Participation is based not just on golf ability but also on life skills and integrity, ensuring young players learn from seasoned professionals both on and off the course. The event’s unique team format, with pro-junior-amateur groups, creates memorable experiences for young players while maintaining a competitive professional environment.
