1997 World Matchplay Prize Money
| Round | Prize |
| Winner | £12,000 |
| Final | £6,000 |
| 3rd Place Match | £500 |
| Semi Final | £2,750 |
| Quarter Final | £1,700 |
| Last 16 | £900 |
| Last 32 | £500 |
| Last 40 | £250 |
| Round | Prize |
| Winner | £12,000 |
| Final | £6,000 |
| 3rd Place Match | £500 |
| Semi Final | £2,750 |
| Quarter Final | £1,700 |
| Last 16 | £900 |
| Last 32 | £500 |
| Last 40 | £250 |