2026 Memorial – Weather forced the Memorial Tournament’s third round to end early, pushing leaders into a Sunday finish that could mean 27 or more holes. J.T. Poston leads at 12 under through 54 holes, with Ryan Gerard one shot back, while the tournament’s $20 million purse i
For the third day, the weather has been the loudest presence on the course. Saturday’s third round of the 2026 Memorial Tournament was delayed, forcing players to take cover and end their rounds early. The result is a Sunday that may run longer than planned for anyone near the top—leaders could be asked to play 27 or more holes to finish the tournament before darkness falls.
J.T. Poston got a jump on that reality when he completed his third round early Sunday at 12 under par for the tournament and claimed the 54-hole lead. Ryan Gerard sits one shot back at 11 under. After that. the leaderboard tightens into a small pocket of competition. with a five-shot gap separating the next group at 6 under.
To keep the final round moving, the players are being grouped in threesomes off both the front and back nine. The scheduling is built around the same threat all golfers know well: the sun dropping and the clock running out.
The financial stakes are equally clear at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The Memorial Tournament carries a total purse of $20 million, with $4 million going to the winner. Payouts then step down by finishing position. from $2.2 million for second place to $1.4 million for third. $1 million for fourth. and $840. 000 for fifth.
Below the top tier, the ladder continues down through the field. Sixth earns $760,000, seventh $700,000, eighth $646,000, ninth $600,000, and 10th $556,000. From there. payouts keep declining in set increments by place—$514. 000 for 11th. $472. 000 for 12th. and $430. 000 for 13th—continuing through 65th place at $36. 000.
The combination of compressed timing and a high prize fund makes the schedule feel personal. When Saturday’s weather disrupted play and the leaders were pushed toward extra holes on Sunday. the impact isn’t just about who tees off next—it’s about how quickly a final round must be navigated to capture the $4 million top prize.
2026 Memorial Tournament payouts Muirfield Village purse J.T. Poston Ryan Gerard golf leaderboard Memorial Tournament prize money
So basically they’re gonna play til dark and whoever survives wins the money? weather ruining everything.
I don’t get it, $4 million to the winner and they’re still worried about darkness?? Like just turn on stadium lights or something lol
Poston being up is cool but 27 holes? that sounds like a video game cheat code. Also “grouped in threesomes” is gonna slow everyone down more right? I feel bad for the guys not in the top pocket.
Purse is $20 million?? That’s insane, I thought it was like half that. Weather forced third round to end early, so the Sunday finish is longer, but they still pay like normal positions? Seems weird to me that someone could end up 6th and get like $760k while others are stuck playing extra holes. Also Dublin Ohio weather is always wild so not shocked.