The Open paid its prize money in pounds. Amounts are shown in US dollars, converted at the 1934 average rate of $5.04 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Henry Cotton and took 20% of the purse. That $504 is worth about $12,512 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1934 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1934 Open Championship prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Cotton | $504 £100 | ||
| 2 | Sid Brews | $378 £75 | ||
| 3 | Alf Padgham | $252 £50 | ||
| T4 | Marcel Dallemagne | $126 £25 | ||
| T4 | Joe Kirkwood Sr. | $126 £25 | ||
| T4 | Macdonald Smith | $126 £25 | ||
| T7 | Bert Hodson | $86 £17 | ||
| T7 | Charles Whitcombe | $86 £17 | ||
| T9 | Percy Alliss | $60 £12 | ||
| T9 | Ernest Whitcombe | $60 £12 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
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1934 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1934 Open Championship get?
Henry Cotton won $504 from a $2,520 purse.
What was the 1934 Open Championship purse?
$2,520.