prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and crew making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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The then-28-year-old, who had earned roughly $33 million in prize money and bonuses to that point, per Spotrac, reportedly landed a $125 million guarantee as part of his deal to change tours, and he was believed to have collected half of that sum up front.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
By the finale, the ruse is revealed, and the star walks away with prize money and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Truman Show–esque operation.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
If winners are tied in a category, prize money will be evenly split.
—USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
By the finale, the ruse is revealed, and the star walks away with prize money and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Truman Show–esque operation.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
If winners are tied in a category, prize money will be evenly split.
—USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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