The fun isn’t over yet! The Truist Championship, the sixth PGA Tour signature event, is bringing plenty of action to the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Despite the weather woes on Friday and the withdrawal of two golfers, the event, scheduled from May 8 to 11, still features 70 golfers vying for fans’ attention, along with the impressive prize money and perks that come with this signature event. Given the substantial purse for the Truist Championship, it’s clear that Rory McIlroy, the Masters champion seeking a record fifth win, isn’t the only golfer aiming for victory in the tournament.

Well, what’s at stake at the 2025 Truist Championship? Well, quite a lot! Apart from the sixth PGA Tour signature title, the winner will take home a whopping $3,600,000 out of the $20M purse, which reflects the standard 18% payout according to the PGA Tour’s prize money distribution chart. Similarly, the runner-up will grab $2,160,000 (10.9%) from the purse, while the third-place golfer will win $1,360,000 (6.9%) of the purse. The fourth and fifth placed golfers will pocket $960,000 and $800,000, respectively. Undoubtedly, it is a highly lucrative event, promising amazing money prizes for all the 72 elite players on the field. Here’s what the other golfers will take home after the conclusion of the 2025 Truist Championship.

Aside from the event title and the hefty cash, the Truist Championship offers more! The winner of the Truist Championship will receive 700 FedEx Cup points, just like the winners of other big events. The golfer will also earn 65 points in the OWGR, depending on the strength of the competition. Additionally, the champion of the 2025 Truist Championship will enjoy several perks for winning a PGA Tour event, including a two-year exemption from the PGA Tour and automatic entry into the Masters, PGA Championship, and The Players. Undoubtedly, that sounds good! However, what makes the battle for these coveted perks exciting are the golfers currently heading into the third round at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Keith Mitchell is on his way to create history at the 2025 Truist Championship

Currently heading into the third round of the sixth signature event, Keith Mitchell shot the best round of his career with a 3-under 67 on Friday. Speaking about the stunning scores that propelled him to the top of the leaderboard, an excited Mitchell said: “A lot more up and downs. The greens were tougher to hit because we had a lot more club, a little bit more wind and the rain. It definitely played tougher. Didn’t hit as many greens, but I thought my short game was pretty good. I’ve got to keep my head down and keep moving.” If Keith Mitchell wins the tournament, he will become the lowest-ranked player to win a signature event all the while keeping Rory McIlroy from claiming his fifth Truist Championship title.

Where’s the recent career Grand Slam winner? Well, heading into the third round, McIlroy is tied for 11th place with a score of -7. He shot rounds of 66 and 67 but needs to push himself a little more to defend his title successfully. Regardless of the outcome, the hype around the Irishman is here to stay with the second men’s major coming next week.

Keith Mitchell is not alone at the leaderboard, however. After the end of the second round, he and Shane Lowry are currently tied for the lead at 12 under par. Sepp Straka closely follows in second place. Meanwhile, Cameron Young and Nick Taylor are in fourth and fifth places, respectively. However, as the tournament edges closer to its finish line, it is likely that fans will see many changes in the leaderboard. At this point, who do you think will take home the lucrative prizes at the Philadelphia Cricket Club? Let us know!