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Steve Stricker Credit: Instagram
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Steve Stricker Credit: Instagram
The 2025 Regions Tradition, one of five major championships on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, teed off on May 15 till May 18 at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Featuring a 78-player field with no cut, this four-round event guarantees that all participants will compete from Thursday through Sunday and take home a share of the prize money.
The tournament welcomed Steve Stricker, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Ernie Els, and Bernhard Langer, all vying for early-season momentum and major glory. The 2025 Regions Tradition purse is set at $2.6 million, with the winner receiving $390,000, or 15% of the total purse, consistent with the PGA Tour Champions’ payout structure. The rest of the field will also earn based on their final standing.
Here’s the complete prize money breakdown:
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| 1 | $390,000 |
| 2 | $228,800 |
| 3 | $187,200 |
| 4 | $156,000 |
| 5 | $124,800 |
| 6 | $104,000 |
| 7 | $93,600 |
| 8 | $83,200 |
| 9 | $72,800 |
| 10 | $67,600 |
| 11 | $62,400 |
| 12 | $57,200 |
| 13 | $52,000 |
| 14 | $49,400 |
| 15 | $46,800 |
| 16 | $44,200 |
| 17 | $41,600 |
| 18 | $39,000 |
| 19 | $36,660 |
| 20 | $34,320 |
| 21 | $32,240 |
| 22 | $30,160 |
| 23 | $28,600 |
| 24 | $27,300 |
| 25 | $26,000 |
| 26 | $24,700 |
| 27 | $23,660 |
| 28 | $22,620 |
| 29 | $21,580 |
| 30 | $20,540 |
| 31 | $19,500 |
| 32 | $18,720 |
| 33 | $17,940 |
| 34 | $17,160 |
| 35 | $16,380 |
| 36 | $15,600 |
| 37 | $14,820 |
| 38 | $14,300 |
| 39 | $13,780 |
| 40 | $13,260 |
| 41 | $12,740 |
| 42 | $12,220 |
| 43 | $11,700 |
| 44 | $11,180 |
| 45 | $10,660 |
| 46 | $10,140 |
| 47 | $9,620 |
| 48 | $9,100 |
| 49 | $8,580 |
| 50 | $8,060 |
| 51 | $7,540 |
| 52 | $7,020 |
| 53 | $6,500 |
| 54 | $6,240 |
| 55 | $5,980 |
| 56 | $5,720 |
| 57 | $5,460 |
| 58 | $5,200 |
| 59 | $4,940 |
| 60 | $4,680 |
| 61 | $4,420 |
| 62 | $4,160 |
| 63 | $3,900 |
| 64 | $3,640 |
| 65 | $3,380 |
| 66 | $3,120 |
| 67 | $2,860 |
| 68 | $2,600 |
| 69 | $2,444 |
| 70 | $2,288 |
| 71 | $2,132 |
| 72 | $1,976 |
| 73 | $1,820 |
| 74 | $1,716 |
| 75 | $1,612 |
| 76 | $1,508 |
| 77 | $1,404 |
| 78 | $1,300 |
In addition to the cash payouts, players earn Charles Schwab Cup points, with each dollar translating directly to one point. These points help determine eligibility and positioning in the Schwab Cup Playoffs later this year, where a $2.1 million bonus pool awaits the top five in the standings. However, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points are not awarded in PGA Tour Champions events.
With no cut and a major title on the line, the 2025 Regions Tradition is primed to deliver high-stakes action and career-shaping opportunities for its seasoned field. Building on that anticipation, let’s dive into the key storylines to watch and how fans can catch every moment of this prestigious event.
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2025 Regions Tradition: Storylines to follow & how to watch
The 2025 Regions Tradition promises plenty of excitement. The 78-player field boasts a star-studded lineup, including past champions Steve Stricker (2019, 2022, 2023), Miguel Angel Jiménez (2018), and Bernhard Langer (2016, 2017). Stricker returns to competition for the first time since January, adding intrigue to the tournament’s opening rounds. Miguel Angel Jiménez currently leads the Charles Schwab Cup standings, ahead of notable players like Steven Alker, Ernie Els, Stewart Cink, and Retief Goosen, setting up a fierce battle for early-season dominance.
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Can Steve Stricker reclaim his glory at the 2025 Regions Tradition, or will a new champion emerge?
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The strength of the field is undeniable, featuring 19 PGA Tour major winners, 17 PGA TOUR Champions major winners, 52 PGA TOUR winners with a combined 290 titles, and 50 PGA TOUR Champions winners boasting 264 combined victories. This elite group guarantees high-level competition and plenty of compelling storylines.
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Golf fans can catch all the action on Golf Channel, with live coverage on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. ET. Don’t miss the chance to watch the best of senior golf vie for major championship glory in this thrilling 2025 Regions Tradition.
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Can Steve Stricker reclaim his glory at the 2025 Regions Tradition, or will a new champion emerge?