This is an unofficial event. Its money doesn't count toward official career earnings or money lists.
Hideki Matsuyama finished -18 and took 29% of the purse. It was his 4th PGA Tour win.
How the 2016 Hero World Challenge purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 78% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
2016 Hero World Challenge 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 | Hideki Matsuyama | Japan | -18 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | Henrik Stenson | Sweden | -16 | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| T3 | Dustin Johnson | USA | -13 | $250,000 | $191,667 |
| T3 | Matt Kuchar | USA | -13 | $250,000 | $191,667 |
| T3 | Rickie Fowler | USA | -13 | $250,000 | $191,667 |
| T6 | Brandt Snedeker | USA | -11 | $140,000 | |
| T6 | Bubba Watson | USA | -11 | $140,000 | |
| T6 | Jordan Spieth | USA | -11 | $140,000 | |
| 9 | Louis Oosthuizen | South Africa | -9 | $125,000 | |
| 10 | Patrick Reed | USA | -8 | $117,500 | $120,000 +2% |
| 11 | J.B. Holmes | USA | -7 | $115,000 | |
| 12 | Zach Johnson | USA | -6 | $110,000 | $110,000 |
| T13 | Brooks Koepka | USA | -5 | $109,000 | $108,500 |
| T13 | Jimmy Walker | USA | -5 | $109,000 | $108,500 |
| 15 | Tiger Woods | USA | -4 | $107,000 | $107,000 |
| 16 | Russell Knox | Scotland | -2 | $106,000 | $106,000 |
| 17 | Emiliano Grillo | Argentina | +1 | $102,500 | $105,000 +2% |
| MC | Justin Rose | England | +2 | $0 |
Northwestern Mutual World Challenge winner's share over time
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2016 Hero World Challenge payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 2016 Hero World Challenge get?
Hideki Matsuyama won $1,000,000 from a $3,500,000 purse.
What was the 2016 Hero World Challenge purse?
$3,500,000.
How much did last place get at the 2016 Hero World Challenge?
The smallest check was $105,000, to Emiliano Grillo (17).
How many players made the cut at the 2016 Hero World Challenge?
17 players made the cut and finished, and 1 player missed it.