2026 Sanford International Overview
The 2026 Sanford International was a regular PGA TOUR Champions event held from Sept. 11–13, 2026, at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The course played to a par 70 at 6,747 yards, with 78 players competing in a 54-hole stroke-play event without a cut.
According to the Sanford International’s official announcement, the tournament offered a total purse of $2.2 million, with $330,000 going to the winner. The event was hosted by Sanford Health, with First PREMIER Bank and Mastercard serving as official sponsors.
2026 Sanford International Final Results
Based on the final leaderboard posted on the PGA TOUR’s official results page, South Africa’s Retief Goosen won the tournament at 13 under par. Goosen finished two shots ahead of runner-up Bo Van Pelt and earned $330,000 for the victory.
The rankings and purse figures for Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples and Vijay Singh mentioned in the original article do not match the official 2026 final results. The leading finishers at the 2026 Sanford International were:
- 1st Retief Goosen – 13 under par, $330,000
- 2nd Bo Van Pelt – 11 under par, $193,600
- Tied for 3rd Darren Clarke – 8 under par, $145,200
- Tied for 3rd Ernie Els – 8 under par, $145,200
- 5th Miguel Angel Jiménez – 7 under par, $105,600
- Tied for 6th Steven Alker – 6 under par, $83,600
- Tied for 6th Boo Weekley – 6 under par, $83,600
- Tied for 8th Freddie Jacobson – 5 under par, $66,000
- Tied for 8th Jerry Kelly – 5 under par, $66,000
2026 Sanford International Purse Breakdown
The $2.2 million purse was distributed according to the players’ final positions. According to the PGA TOUR’s official results, champion Retief Goosen earned $330,000, while runner-up Bo Van Pelt received $193,600.
Players who finished tied for the same position received the amount assigned to that finishing place. Darren Clarke and Ernie Els therefore each collected $145,200 for their tie for third, while Steven Alker and Boo Weekley each earned $83,600 for a tie for sixth.
| Position | Player | Final score | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Retief Goosen | 13 under par | $330,000 |
| 2nd | Bo Van Pelt | 11 under par | $193,600 |
| Tied for 3rd | Darren Clarke | 8 under par | $145,200 |
| Tied for 3rd | Ernie Els | 8 under par | $145,200 |
| 5th | Miguel Angel Jiménez | 7 under par | $105,600 |
| Tied for 6th | Steven Alker | 6 under par | $83,600 |
| Tied for 6th | Boo Weekley | 6 under par | $83,600 |
| Tied for 8th | Freddie Jacobson | 5 under par | $66,000 |
| Tied for 8th | Jerry Kelly | 5 under par | $66,000 |
What Retief Goosen’s Victory Means
Retief Goosen captured the title with a steady, controlled performance. After also winning the 2025 Sanford International, Goosen made it back-to-back victories at the event and continued to demonstrate his strength at Minnehaha Country Club.
The field also included World Golf Hall of Famers Steve Stricker, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer and Davis Love III, as well as Zach Johnson, Henrik Stenson and John Daly. The PGA TOUR described the Sanford International as the opening event of “Sprint to St. Louis,” a points race held during the latter part of the 2026 season.
Venue and Format
Minnehaha Country Club, the site of the tournament, is a par-70 course measuring 6,747 yards. The 2026 event was played over three rounds from Friday through Sunday, with all competitors playing through the final round without a cut under the standard PGA TOUR Champions format.
The Sanford International has become a signature golf event in the Sioux Falls area. Tournament organizers have identified community engagement and expanded charitable initiatives through professional golf as key priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who won the 2026 Sanford International?
Retief Goosen won the tournament with a 13-under-par total.
Where was the 2026 Sanford International held?
It was held at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
What was the total purse for the 2026 Sanford International?
The total purse was $2.2 million, with $330,000 awarded to the winner.
How much did runner-up Bo Van Pelt earn?
Bo Van Pelt earned $193,600 for finishing second.
How many rounds were played at the 2026 Sanford International?
The tournament consisted of 54 holes over three rounds of stroke play, with no cut.
