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The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Minnesota head coach Niko Medved and Evans were together at Colorado State for two seasons through 2024-25, but Evans opted to take a big payday at North Carolina instead of following Medved to the U last spring.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Even with two-thirds of $1m after taxes, Louie knew her win was the kind of payday that, with smart decisions, can set someone up for success.
—thehustle.co, 17 Apr. 2026
And sources say rumors about Meghan’s huge payday for a surprise appearance on MasterChef Australia are also false.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Minnesota head coach Niko Medved and Evans were together at Colorado State for two seasons through 2024-25, but Evans opted to take a big payday at North Carolina instead of following Medved to the U last spring.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Even with two-thirds of $1m after taxes, Louie knew her win was the kind of payday that, with smart decisions, can set someone up for success.
—thehustle.co, 17 Apr. 2026
And sources say rumors about Meghan’s huge payday for a surprise appearance on MasterChef Australia are also false.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Payday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payday. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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payday
noun
pay·day
ˈpā-ˌdā 
: a regular day on which wages are paid
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