Chris Kirk finished -22 and took 18% of the purse. It was his first PGA Tour win, and 35% of the $1,877,627 he earned that season.
How the 2011 Viking Classic purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 64% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2011 Viking Classic prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | Country | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Kirk | USA | -22 | $648,000 | $648,000 |
| T2 | George McNeill | USA | -21 | $388,800 | $316,800 |
| T2 | Tom Pernice Jr. | USA | -21 | $388,800 | $316,800 |
| T4 | Bud Cauley | USA | -20 | $148,800 | |
| T4 | Hunter Haas | USA | -20 | $148,800 | |
| T4 | Jim Renner | USA | -20 | $148,800 | |
| T7 | Sung Kang | South Korea | -19 | $116,100 | |
| T7 | Tommy Gainey | USA | -19 | $116,100 | |
| T9 | Blake Adams | USA | -18 | $93,600 | |
| T9 | D.J. Trahan | USA | -18 | $93,600 | |
| T9 | Peter Lonard | Australia | -18 | $93,600 | |
| T9 | Shane Bertsch | USA | -18 | $93,600 | |
| T13 | Bill Lunde | USA | -17 | $69,600 | |
| T13 | Brendon de Jonge | Zimbabwe | -17 | $69,600 | |
| T13 | Michael Connell | USA | -17 | $69,600 | |
| T16 | Chez Reavie | USA | -16 | $59,400 | |
| T16 | D.J. Brigman | USA | -16 | $59,400 | |
| T18 | Billy Horschel | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Bio Kim | South Korea | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Fabián Gómez | Argentina | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Joseph Bramlett | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Kirk Triplett | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Scott Piercy | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Steven Bowditch | Australia | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Troy Matteson | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T18 | Woody Austin | USA | -15 | $40,800 | |
| T27 | Billy Mayfair | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | Chris DiMarco | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | Joe Durant | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | John Mallinger | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | John Senden | Australia | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | Kevin Kisner | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T27 | William McGirt | USA | -14 | $24,480 | |
| T34 | Kris Blanks | USA | -13 | $18,990 | |
| T34 | Matt McQuillan | Canada | -13 | $18,990 | |
| T34 | Robert Damron | USA | -13 | $18,990 | |
| T34 | Will Strickler | USA | -13 | $18,990 | |
| T38 | Cameron Beckman | USA | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T38 | Kenny Perry | USA | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T38 | Lee Janzen | USA | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T38 | Richard S. Johnson | Sweden | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T38 | Stephen Ames | Canada | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T38 | Tim Petrovic | USA | -12 | $15,120 | |
| T44 | Bobby Gates | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Chris Couch | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Frank Lickliter II | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Joe Ogilvie | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Omar Uresti | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Paul Stankowski | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Rich Beem | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T44 | Tom Byrum | USA | -11 | $10,404 | |
| T52 | Chris Riley | USA | -10 | $8,311 | $8,496 |
| T52 | Josh Teater | USA | -10 | $8,311 | $8,496 |
| T52 | Rod Pampling | Australia | -10 | $8,311 | $8,496 |
| T55 | Guy Boros | USA | -9 | $8,172 | |
| T55 | J.P. Hayes | USA | -9 | $8,172 | |
| T55 | Steve Elkington | Australia | -9 | $8,172 | |
| T55 | Tag Ridings | USA | -9 | $8,172 | |
| T59 | Chris Stroud | USA | -8 | $7,812 | $7,956 |
| T59 | Jim Herman | USA | -8 | $7,812 | $7,956 |
| T61 | Andres Gonzales | USA | -7 | $7,776 | |
| T61 | Derek Lamely | USA | -7 | $7,776 | |
| T61 | Heath Slocum | USA | -7 | $7,776 | |
| T64 | David Hearn | Canada | -6 | $7,632 | |
| T64 | Jonathan Randolph | USA | -6 | — | |
| T66 | Mark Brooks | USA | -5 | $7,452 | $7,488 |
| T66 | Matt Weibring | USA | -5 | $7,452 | $7,488 |
| T66 | Michael Thompson | USA | -5 | $7,452 | $7,488 |
| T69 | Craig Barlow | USA | -4 | $7,308 | |
| T69 | Will MacKenzie | USA | -4 | $7,308 | |
| T71 | Andre Stolz | Australia | -3 | $6,948 | $7,164 |
| T71 | Zack Miller | USA | -3 | $6,948 | $7,164 |
| 73 | J.L. Lewis | USA | +1 | $7,056 | |
| 74 | Brian Bateman | USA | +3 | $6,984 | |
| MC | Alex Prugh | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Alexandre Rocha | Brazil | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Aron Price | Australia | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Ben Martin | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Burns | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Brett Quigley | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Briny Baird | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Carlos Franco | Paraguay | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Baryla | Canada | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Smith | USA | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Colt Knost | USA | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Dan Forsman | USA | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Daniel Summerhays | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Rummells | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Dick Mast | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Dicky Pride | USA | E | $0 | |
| MC | Eric Axley | USA | +12 | $0 | |
| MC | Fulton Allem | South Africa | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Glen Day | USA | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Grant Waite | New Zealand | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Greg Huxman | USA | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | James Driscoll | USA | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Jarrod Lyle | Australia | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jason Bohn | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jay Williamson | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Quinney | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Jerod Turner | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | John Morse | USA | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Johnson Wagner | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Justin Hicks | USA | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Len Mattiace | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Marc Turnesa | USA | E | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Carnevale | USA | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Hensby | Australia | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Martin Piller | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Matt Fast | USA | E | $0 | |
| MC | Matthew Swan | USA | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Michael Clark II | USA | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Michael Letzig | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Nate Smith | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Nolan Henke | USA | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Notah Begay III | USA | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Parker McLachlin | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Phil Schmitt | USA | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Phil Tataurangi | New Zealand | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Robert Gamez | USA | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Robin Freeman | USA | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Ryuji Imada | Japan | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Scott Gordon | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Scott Gutschewski | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Scott McCarron | USA | -3 | $0 | |
| MC | Shaun Micheel | USA | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Skip Kendall | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Lowery | USA | E | $0 | |
| MC | Stuart Deane | USA | -2 | $0 | |
| MC | Ted Purdy | USA | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Ted Tryba | USA | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Willie Wood | USA | +1 | $0 |
Sanderson Farms Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
2011 Viking Classic payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2011 Viking Classic get?
Chris Kirk won $648,000 from a $3,600,000 purse.
What was the 2011 Viking Classic purse?
$3,600,000.
How much did last place get at the 2011 Viking Classic?
The smallest check was $6,984, to Brian Bateman (74).
How many players made the cut at the 2011 Viking Classic?
74 players made the cut and finished, and 58 players missed it.