PDC Chairman Eddie Hearn boosts prize money to ยฃ15m from 2022 season
PDCTuesday, 07 December 2021 at 15:05
PDC Chairman, Eddie Hearn has made his mark in his biggest move yet since taking over the reigns from his father Barry by increasing the prize money through the ยฃ15m barrier in 2022.
As part of this increased prize fund over the next two years, one of the biggest boosts is set for the World Matchplay which will rise to ยฃ800,000 including ยฃ200,000 to the champion.
The World Grand Prix is one of three further majors to benefit with ยฃ550,000 (from ยฃ450,000) for the double start tournament.
The Grand Slam will now hold ยฃ650,000 in prize money and the Players Championship Finals to ยฃ600,000. All increased by ยฃ100,000 each.
While the onus will be further on ProTour tournaments with the Players Championship series set to increase to ยฃ100,000 for each tournament from ยฃ75,000 previously.
In addition, further TV events and the European Tour will also benefit from 2023 onwards.
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