EDS Byron Nelson Championship Increases Purse In 2008

IRVING, Texas—The Salesmanship Club of Dallas, sponsor of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, announced today that it has increased the purse for the 2008 Championship to $6.4 million. The champion’s share will be $1,152,000.

The prize money represents a $100,000 increase over 2007. The champion will earn more than $1 million for the sixth straight year.

Year Purse
1968-70 $100,000
1971-72 $125,000
1973-74 $150,000
1975 $175,000
1976-78 $200,000
1979-81 $300,000
1982 $350,000
1983 $400,000
1984-85 $500,000
1986-87 $600,000
1988 $750,000
1989-90 $1,000,000
1991-1992 $1,100,000

Year Purse
1993-94 $1,200,000
1995 $1,300,000
1996 $1,500,000
1997 $1,800,000
1998 $2,500,000
1999 $3,000,000
2000 $4,000,000
2001 $4,500,000
2002 $4,800,000
2003 $5,600,000
2004 $5,800,000
2005-06 $6,200,000
2007 $6,300,000
2008 $6,400,000

The 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship will be played April 23-27 at the Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. For details, visit www.edsbyronnelsonchampionship.org.

About the EDS Byron Nelson Championship

The EDS Byron Nelson Championship has been a premiere event on the PGA TOUR since 1968. DFW's biggest sports attraction and most anticipated social event of the spring unveils an upgraded Pavilion with live music, new VIP area and later weekend hours. And with a dynamic new area for kids and families, there's something for everyone this year. Don't miss the most successful charity event on the PGA TOUR, raising over $100 million for area kids & families. A Great Time. A Greater Cause. Learn more at www.edsbyronnelsonchampionship.org.