Sneakylong guaranteed money format
Perhaps production bonuses would work best, for every player, not just 'the top' so many.
Certain players could be in their last tournament of the season, be 15 behind after 54, and still be under more pressure than if they were leading by 1, with 3 to go. Missing that bonus could be 3 times what 1st place is paying that week. And he needs to move up 6 positions to get it. Carrots on sticks, so to speak. No 'gimmes', work hard for it. And work every week, if needed.
And get rid of that FedEx thing. Bad set up.