Ricky Castillo made history at the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, winning the title with an impressive performance on the final day. On Sunday, March 8, Castillo shot a fantastic 5 under par, finishing the competition with a total of 17 under par, which secured him a narrow victory over second-placed Chandler Blanchet, who ended at 16 under. The event, while not considered a marquee competition, offered a total prize pool of $4 million, with Castillo taking home a generous share of $720,000 as a reward for his victory.
Chandler Blanchet, who stood out with solid play throughout the tournament, received $436,000 for his second place finish. Blades Brown also had a notable performance, securing third place and a prize of $276,000. The prize distribution reflects not only the competitiveness of the event but also the growing importance of professional golf in the Caribbean islands.
We take a detailed look at the prize distribution of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, highlighting the effort and skill of the golfers who competed in this event. Below, see the complete list of prizes:
1. Ricky Castillo (-17): $720,000
2. Chandler Blanchet (-16): $436,000
3. Blades Brown (-14): $276,000
4. Davis Thompson (-13): $196,000
T5. Paul Peterson (-12): $148,000
T5. Luke Clanton (-12): $148,000
T5. Matti Schmid (-12): $148,000
T8. Kevin Streelman (-11): $97,500
T8. Christiaan Bezuidenhout (-11): $97,500
T8. David Skinns (-11): $97,500
T8. Zac Blair (-11): $97,500
T8. Jesper Svensson (-11): $97,500
T8. Gordon Sargent (-11): $97,500
T8. Jeremy Paul (-11): $97,500
T8. John Parry (-11): $97,500
T16. Rafael Campos (-10): $63,000
T16. David Ford (-10): $63,000
T16. Ben Silverman (-10): $63,000
T16. Pontus Nyholm (-10): $63,000
T21. Erik Barnes (-9): $45,480
T21. Eugenio Chacarra (-9): $45,480
T21. Zach Bauchou (-9): $45,480
T21. Adam Hadwin (-9): $45,480
T21. John VanDerLaan (-9): $45,480
T26. Doug Ghim (-8): $27,636
T26. Vince Whaley (-8): $27,636
T26. Michael Brennan (-8): $27,636
T26. Adam Svensson (-8): $27,636
T26. Peter Malnati (-8): $27,636
T26. Ryan Brehm (-8): $27,636
T26. Chan Kim (-8): $27,636
T26. A.J. Ewart (-8): $27,636
T26. Hayden Springer (-8): $27,636
T26. Jimmy Stanger (-8): $27,636
T26. Adrien Dumont de Chassart (-8): $27,636
T37. David Lipsky (-7): $19,450
T37. Sudarshan Yellamaraju (-7): $19,450
T37. Fred Biondi (-7): $19,450
T37. Beau Hossler (-7): $19,450
T42. Austin Eckroat (-6): $14,600
T42. Mark Hubbard (-6): $14,600
T42. Danny Willett (-6): $14,600
T42. Matthieu Pavon (-6): $14,600
T42. S.H. Kim (-6): $14,600
T42. Davis Chatfield (-6): $14,600
T42. Davis Riley (-6): $14,600
T42. Ben Kohles (-6): $14,600
T50. Frankie Capan III (-5): $10,253
T50. Tyler Duncan (-5): $10,253
T50. Isaiah Salinda (-5): $10,253
T50. Dylan Wu (-5): $10,253
T50. Brice Garnett (-5): $10,253
T50. Christo Lamprecht (-5): $10,253
T57. Henrik Norlander (-4): $9,360
T57. Martin Laird (-4): $9,360
T57. Zecheng Dou (-4): $9,360
T57. Robert Streb (-4): $9,360
T61. Hank Lebioda (-3): $9,120
T61. Danny Walker (-3): $9,120
63. Camilo Villegas (-2): $9,000
64. James Hahn (-1): $8,920
65. Marcelo Rozo (E): $8,840
T66. Troy Merritt (+2): $8,720
T66. Carson Young (+2): $8,720
68. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (+3): $8,600
With fierce competition and a substantial prize at stake, the 2026 Puerto Rico Open not only delivered a high-quality spectacle but also showcased the rising talent in global golf. Ricky Castillo, with his exceptional performance, not only solidified his position as one of the top golfers today but also left an indelible mark in the tournament’s history.
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