$6 million purse: 2026 Vidanta World Mexico Open payout info and winner’s share in golf
Novak’s Saturday night focus
Andrew Novak entered Saturday night with the third-round lead at Vidanta Vallarta and a chance to earn his first solo PGA Tour win. A million-dollar payday was also in reach, but his attention was divided.
Miami, Novak’s university football team, was playing North Carolina. Novak said the game would keep him nervous, and noted that Ben Griffin had played college golf at UNC.
Miami edges North Carolina
Novak discussed the matchup after his third round, including the point spread and his doubts about ACC officiating. He expected to tease Griffin about the game. North Carolina held a fourth-quarter lead, but Miami finished with a 38-35 victory.
Tournament purse details
The Vidanta World Mexico Open’s total purse was $6 million. The story identifies payout information and the winner’s share as the subject of its prize-money breakdown.
Key points
- The Vidanta World Mexico Open purse totaled $6 million.
- Andrew Novak held the third-round lead at Vidanta Vallarta.
- Novak was seeking his first solo PGA Tour victory.
- Miami defeated North Carolina 38-35 after trailing in the fourth quarter.