$1.08 million winner’s share headlines 2026 Austin Championship purse payout breakdown as Crowe leads golf field
Reported by Golf ·
Crowe leads the field
Trace Crowe is at 14 under as the Austin Championship continues in Austin, Texas. The event is being played at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Chad Ramey, Sami Valimaki and Erik van Rooyen share second place, one stroke behind Crowe. Max Greyserman is tied for fifth at 12 under.
Purse and winner’s share
The tournament has a total purse of $6 million. Its champion will earn $1.08 million. The Austin Championship is the second-to-last event in the FedEx Cup Fall Series.
Chasers and weather concerns
Crowe is pursuing a win in his 50th career PGA Tour start. Greyserman has not won on Tour, but has recorded five runner-up finishes. The competition is unfolding with the possibility of treacherous weather ahead. The reporting raises the question of whether play will finish before conditions worsen.
Key points
- The Austin Championship purse totals $6 million, and the winner receives $1.08 million.
- Trace Crowe leads at 14 under, one shot ahead of three players.
- Max Greyserman sits two strokes back and has five Tour runner-up finishes.