Sepp Straka left the Albany Golf Course on Saturday during the Hero World Challenge a satisfied man.
Over the 54 holes of the tournament hosted annually by Tiger Woods, Straka held a one-stroke lead and defeated a field that included world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. He also had reservations on his couch to watch the biggest football game of the year up to that point: the 2025 SEC Championship game between Straka’s Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
“I mean, against every other team we play, I think the Dawgs win it,” Straka said Saturday. “But one of the last nine I think we won against Alabama, so I don’t know. It’s going to be a close game, hopefully we can pull it out.”
Well, if Saturday afternoon was any indication, Straka will arrive even happier on Sunday morning. That’s because his Georgia Bulldogs did well an impressive victory in the SEC Championship game shortly after Straka’s run ended, completing a one-loss season and solidifying a top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Now, on Sunday morning, Straka has the chance to complete a dream weekend with a victory in the Hero World Challenge, where he will share a final duo with Scottie Scheffler.
A $1 million winner’s check for a win at the Hero wouldn’t be Straka’s biggest paycheck of the 2025 season — his $3.6 million winner’s check at the Truist Championship in May covers those bases — but it would be a great holiday bonus to end the playing season.
And speaking of cash, the Hero World Challenge will once again be handing out a $5 million cash prize in 2025; Below you will find full payout information, including the winner’s share.
Hero World Challenge Wallet, Winner’s Share
1. $1 million
2. $450,000
3. $300,000
4. $250,000
5. $225,000
6. $220,000
7. $215,000
8. $210,000
9. $205,000
10. $200,000
11. $195,000
12. $190,000
13. $185,000
14. $180,000
15. $175,000
16. $170,000
17. $165,000
18. $160,000
19. $155,000
20. $150,000
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