Erik van Rooyen won how much money in the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship?

By | Niranjan Bhargav 6 Nov, 2023

On Sunday, Erik van Rooyen won the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship. The 33-year-old shot a final-round 9-under 63 to win the El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico. He outlasted the likes of Matt Kuchar and Camilo Villegas by two strokes.

Rooyen won his second PGA Tour championship. With this, the South African golfer won the event’s top prize of $1,476,000 out of a total prize pool of $8,200,000. Aside from the large sum of money, the golfer has also secured his PGA Tour card for the next two years. In addition, he was granted exemptions from numerous signature tournaments in 2024.

A winner once again ?@FredVR_ secures his second TOUR victory @WWTChampionship. pic.twitter.com/AVPHW4hloB
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 5, 2023

Prize money for the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship

While Rooyen got the majority of the World Wide Technology Championship prize money, runners-up Kuchar and Villegas each received $729,800. Justin Suh finished fourth alone and earned $401,800 for his efforts. Andrew Putnam and Ryan Palmer shared T5. They each received $316,725 in prize money.

Chesson Hadley and Mackenzie Hughes each received $266,500 for finishing T7, while Carson Young finished ninth alone and received $239,850. Early World Wide Technology Championship favorite Ludvig Aberg ended in a five-way tie for tenth place. The Ryder Cupper was awarded $190,650.

Final leaderboard from @WWTChampionship ?️‍♂️

1. @FredVR_ (-27)
T2. @CamiloVillegasR (-25)
T2. Matt Kuchar
4. Justin Suh (-24)
T5. @AndrewPutnam1 (-22)
T5. @RyanPalmerPGA https://t.co/g7zwkvu4GN
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 6, 2023

Below are the complete prize money payouts for the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship:

WIN: Erik van Rooyen – $1,476,000
T2: Matt Kuchar – $729,800
T2: Camilo Villegas – $729,800
4: Justin Suh – $401,800
T5: Andrew Putnam – $316,725
T5: Ryan Palmer – $316,725
T7: Chesson Hadley – $266,500
T7: Mackenzie Hughes – $266,500
9: Carson Young – $239,850
T10: Austin Cook – $190,650
T10: Akshay Bhatia – $190,650
T10: Ludvig Aberg – $190,650
T10: Nate Lashley – $190,650
T10: Sam Ryder – $190,650
T15: Martin Trainer – $120,950
T15: Beau Hossler – $120,950
T15: Taylor Pendrith – $120,950
T15: Davis Thompson – $120,950
T15: Doug Ghim – $120,950
T15: Patton Kizzire – $120,950
T15: Kramer Hickok – $120,950
T15: Will Gordon – $120,950
T23: Austin Smotherman – $67,855
T23: Nick Hardy – $67,855
T23: Justin Lower – $67,855
T23: Ben Griffin – $67,855
T23: Austin Eckroat – $67,855
T23: Adam Long – $67,855
T23: Scott Piercy – $67,855
T23: Michael Kim – $67,855
T31: Martin Laird – $46,916
T31: Nico Echavarria – $46,916
T31: Max McGreevy – $46,916
T31: Tano Goya – $46,916
T31: Taylor Montgomery – $46,916
T31: Lucas Herbert – $46,916
T31: Jeffrey Kang – $46,916
T38: Keith Mitchell – $34,030
T38: Sebastian Vazquez – $34,030
T38: MJ Daffue – $34,030
T38: Ryan Moore – $34,030
T38: Matti Schmid – $34,030
T38: Thomas Detry – $34,030
T38: Brent Grant – $34,030
T45: Jason Dufner – $22,623
T45: Brian Stuard – $22,623
T45: Adam Svensson – $22,623
T45: Roberto Diaz – $22,623
T45: Luke List – $22,623
T45: James Hahn – $22,623
T45: Richy Werenski – $22,623
T45: Stephan Jaeger – $22,623
T45: Cameron Champ – $22,623
T54: Cameron Young – $19,106
T54: K.H. Lee – $19,106
T54: Lanto Griffin – $19,106
T54: Brandon Wu – $19,106
T54: Kevin Tway – $19,106
T59: Lucas Glover – $18,204
T59: Vince Whaley – $18,204
T59: Hayden Buckley – $18,204
T59: Peter Malnati – $18,204
T59: Robby Shelton – $18,204
T59: Cameron Percy – $18,204
T65: Troy Merritt – $17,548
T65: Isidro Benitez – $17,548
T67: J.J. Spaun – $17,220
T67: Paul Haley II – $17,220
T69: Russell Knox – $16,892
T69: Chase Johnson – $16,892
71: Kelly Kraft – $16,646
72: Chez Reavie – $16,482
73: Ryan Armour – $16,318

Following a successful World Wide Technology Championship event in Mexico, the PGA Tour will now head to Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton Parish for the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

On a safari with their spouses, Justin Thomas and Max Homa enjoy time together.