How Much Did Kurt Kitayama Win At The 3M Open 2025?
Kurt Kitayama didn’t just walk away with a trophy on Sunday at the 3M Open 2025. He walked away with one of the biggest paydays of his season and maybe one of the most important checks of his career.
By clinching the title at TPC Twin Cities with a final score of 23 under par, Kitayama earned a first-place prize of $1.512 million. That win now pushes his season earnings past $2.5 million, marking a massive leap from where he stood just a week ago.
Heading into Minnesota, Kurt Kitayama had made only 10 cuts in 18 starts this season and had only 2 top-10 finishes since early spring. His year was underwhelming by PGA Tour standards, and his FedExCup ranking had him outside the playoff picture. This victory changed everything.
The $1.512 million prize is more than just a number. It brings stability. It secures him a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs, moves him up to No. 53 in the FedExCup standings, and places him in position for next season’s eight signature events, all of which offer large purses and critical points.
Kurt Kitayama’s Career Earnings Cross 14 Million Dollars
Kitayama’s win also brings his career PGA Tour earnings to over 14 million dollars, built largely on two major victories. The first came at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and now this one at the 3M Open 2025.
Shot of the day ‼️
— TOUR DE LA PGA (@PGATOUR) July 27, 2025
Solo leader @Kurt_Kitayama throws a dart from the fairway bunker @3MOpen. pic.twitter.com/mpdzaovdQt
For a player once known for grinding it out on smaller tours around the world, these moments prove that Kitayama has earned his place among the sport’s elite.
“Every win changes things, but this one came when I needed it most,” he said after hoisting the trophy.
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From outside the top 100 to a playoff contender in just one weekend, and with more than $1.512 million added to his bank account, Kitayama’s season has taken a dramatic and well-timed turn.
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