The Wyndham Championship has long served as the final counting event of the PGA Tour's regular season, with players jockeying for position in the crucial FedEx Cup standings ahead of the lucrative playoffs. But this year in Greensboro, it was Aaron Rai who had the biggest week of all, breaking through for his second Tour title and a $1.422 million payday.

The 29-year-old Englishman earned every cent, hanging on in a pressure-packed situation down the stretch on Sunday as others fell by the wayside. Trailing by one to start the day, Rai methodically carded a bogey-free, 6-under 64 to finish at 20-under, ultimately winning by two over Max Greyserman. "Whether it’s me that wins or whether it’s someone else that wins," a thrilled yet reserved Rai said after his victory.

Beyond the trophy and playoff potential, the victory also netted Rai 500 valuable FedEx Cup points, exemptions into golf's top events, and praise from his peers for how he has steadily climbed the world rankings. But as Rai knows, it takes more than talent - it takes grit, determination and composure under fire to take home a tour title. His latest win showed he possesses all of those qualities in abundance.

As for the rest of the lucrative field, a total of $7.9 million was spread out among the top finishers. J.J. Spaun and Ryo Hataistune took home $466,100 apiece for their T3 finishes, while Luke Clanton's amateur status prevented him from collecting his share of the fifth-place payout. Further down the board, 14 players tied for 10th and received $144,965 each.

With the Tour's postseason teeing off this week in Jersey City for The Northern Trust, Rai can head to the first FedEx Cup playoff event flying high as a newly-crowned champion. His triumph at Sedgefield was surely the finest moment of his career to date. Only time will tell if there may be more wins, and paydays, still to come.

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Here are the earnings for the top players:

1. Aaron Rai $1,422 million

2. Max Greyserman $861,100

T3. J.J. Spaun $466,100

Ryo Histatune $466,100

5. Luke Clanton (amateur and will not collect winnings)

6. Austin Eckroat $323,900

T7. Ben Griffin $249,245

Adam Svensson $249,245

Trace Crowe $249,245

Eric Cole $249,245

Billy Horschel $249,245

T12. Roger Sloan $144,965

Chan Kim $144,965

Mac Meissner $144,965

Keith Mitchell $144,965

Brendon Todd $144,965

Davis Thompson $144,965

Jacob Bridgeman $144,965

Charley Hoffman $144,965

Beau Hossler $144,965

Matt Kuchar $144,965

T22. Christiaan Bezuidenhout 79,658.33

Chris Gotterup 79,658.33

Nico Echavarria 79,658.33

Keegan Bradley 79,658.33

Rico Hoey 79,658.33

Cameron Young 79,658.33

T28. Matt Wallace $56,485

Gary Woodland $56,485

Mackenzie Hughes $56,485

Seamus Power $56,485

Adam Hadwin $56,485

T33. Victor Perez $45,109

Zach Johnson $45,109

Justin Lower $45,109

Denny McCarthy $45,109

Patrick Rodgers $45,109

T38. Davis Riley $37,525

Nick Hardy $37,525

Chandler Phillips $37,525

T41. K.H. Lee $31,995

Sungjae Im $31,995

Doug Ghim $31,995

Brice Garnett $31,995

T45. Maverick McNealy $23,711.29

Ryan Moore $23,711.29

Zac Blair $23,711.29

Brian Harman $23,711.29

Martin Trainer $23,711.29

Cameron Champ $23,711.29

Daniel Berger $23,711.29

T52. Jorge Campillo $18,881

Andrew Novak $18,881

Kevin Tway $18,881

Ben Taylor $18,881

Taylor Moore $18,881

Justin Suh $18,881

Chad Ramey $18,881

T59. Emiliano Grillo $18,012

Nate Lashley $18,012

T61. Jhonattan Vegas $17,696

Pierceson Coody $17,696

63. Vince Whaley $17,459

T64. Matti Schmid $17,222

Joel Dahmen $17,222

66. S.H. Kim $16,985