The 2025 edition of the RSM Classic enters as one of the final events on the PGA Tour schedule, giving it both prize-money value and strategic significance for players. According to the latest figures, the total purse for the tournament is $7 million.
That amount may seem sizeable, but what really draws attention is how that money is distributed– especially the winner’s share and how it contrasts with what many players further down the leaderboard take home.
Winner’s Share and Top Payouts
Here is the official payout for the RSM Classic:
1st – $1.26 million
2nd – $763,000
3rd – $483,000
4th – $343,000
5th – $287,000
6th – $253,750
7th – $236,250
8th – $218,750
9th – $204,750
10th – $190,750
11th – $176,750
12th – $162,750
13th – $148,750
14th – $134,750
15th – $127,750
16th – $120,750
17th – $113,750
18th – $106,750
19th – $99,750
20th – $92,750
21st – $85,750
22nd – $78,750
23rd – $73,150
24th – $67,550
25th – $61,950
26th – $56,350
27th – $54,250
28th – $52,150
29th – $50,050
30th – $47,950
31st – $45,850
32nd – $43,750
33rd – $41,650
34th – $39,900
35th – $38,150
36th – $36,400
37th – $34,650
38th – $33,250
39th – $31,850
40th – $30,450
41st – $29,050
42nd – $27,650
43rd – $26,250
44th – $24,850
45th – $23,450
46th – $22,050
47th – $20,650
48th – $19,530
49th – $18,550
50th – $17,990
51st – $17,570
52nd – $17,150
53rd – $16,870
54th – $16,590
55th – $16,450
56th – $16,310
57th – $16,170
58th – $16,030
59th – $15,890
60th – $15,750
61st – $15,610
62nd – $15,470
63rd – $15,330
64th – $15,190
65th – $15,050
66th – $14,910
67th – $14,770
68th – $14,630
69th – $14,490
70th – $14,350
71st – $14,210
72nd – $14,070
73rd – $13,930
Valimaki Leads, Chasers Lurking, and Winds Set to Shift
The storyline is dominated by Finland’s Sami Valimaki , who has positioned himself firmly in control at 19-under. His third-round 65 in challenging wind conditions not only launched him into the solo lead, but also placed him on the doorstep of securing a spot in the first two Signature Events of 2026 . Yet despite holding the advantage, Valimaki is unlikely to enjoy a stress-free Sunday at St. Simons Island.
Saturday’s third round was the toughest test the field has faced all week. Whipping southwest winds forced players to value accuracy over aggression, and the conditions claimed their most notable victim in Andrew Novak . After starting the day as the overnight leader, Novak slid to a tie for fourth following a round of 70, dropping him to 16-under–three shots back of the lead. With forecasts calling for calmer breezes on Sunday, Novak and the rest of the chasing pack may find new life in the scoring-friendly setup .
Just two shots behind Valimaki at 17-under sits a familiar face at Sea Island : Patrick Rodgers . His third-round 68 kept him squarely in contention on a course where he has repeatedly thrived– finishing runner-up in 2019, T10 in 2023, and T17 in 2024. Another pair of strong finishes at Sea Island suggests Rodgers may once again be a serious threat as he searches for a long-awaited breakthrough victory.
Sharing T2 with Rodgers is Michael Thorbjornsen , who also posted a 68 on Saturday. Thorbjornsen, T8 last year, continues to build an impressive early-career resume and sits only two off the pace with a legitimate chance to claim his first PGA Tour title .
Betting Outlook
DraftKings Sportsbook ’s outright odds highlight just how open the tournament remains:
- +160 – Sami Valimaki (-19, 1st)
- +450 – Michael Thorbjornsen (-17, T2)
- +700 – Patrick Rodgers (-17, T2)
- +1400 – Andrew Novak (-16, T4)
- +1400 – Johnny Keefer (-16, T4)
- +1600 – Zac Blair (-16, T4)
- +2000 – Si Woo Kim (-15, T7)
- +2800 – Max McGreevy (-15, T7)
- +3000 – Seamus Power (-15, T7)
- +3000 – Eric Cole (-15, T7)
- +4000 – Lee Hodges (-15, T7)
- +5500 – John Pak (-15, T7)
How to Watch Sunday’s Coverage of the 2025 RSM Classic
With the final round upon us, here is how fans can keep up with all the action:
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Television: The event is being broadcast on Golf Channel. Coverage schedule: Thursday and Friday from 12-3 p.m. ET; Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. ET.
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Streaming & Online: Viewers can stream featured-group coverage through ESPN+ via PGA Tour Live (especially useful on non-TV devices), and through the NBC Sports App or NBCSports.com, which simulcast Golf Channel’s TV broadcast.
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Live Scores & Updates: Real-time scoring, tee times, featured groups, and coverage details are available on PGA Tour’s official site, as well as via embedded live-score trackers and the Tour’s radio partner (SiriusXM for radio coverage).
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