Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Olin Dutra finished +13 and took 20% of the purse. That $1,000 is worth about $24,825 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1934 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1934 U.S. Open prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olin Dutra | +13 | $1,000 | |
| 2 | Gene Sarazen | +14 | $750 | |
| T3 | Harry Cooper | +15 | $400 | |
| T3 | Wiffy Cox | +15 | $400 | |
| T3 | Bobby Cruickshank | +15 | $400 | |
| T6 | Billy Burke | +16 | $300 | |
| T6 | Macdonald Smith | +16 | $300 | |
| T8 | Tom Creavy | +19 | $116 | |
| T8 | Ralph Guldahl | +19 | $116 | |
| T8 | Jimmy Hines | +19 | $116 | |
| T8 | Johnny Revolta | +19 | $116 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
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1934 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1934 U.S. Open get?
Olin Dutra won $1,000 from a $5,000 purse.
What was the 1934 U.S. Open purse?
$5,000.