Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Gene Sarazen finished -6 and took 30% of the purse. That $1,500 is worth about $36,311 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1935 Masters Tournament purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1935 Masters Tournament prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gene Sarazen | -6 | $1 | $1,500 +149900% |
| 2 | Craig Wood | -6 | $800 | $800 |
| 3 | Olin Dutra | -4 | $550 | $600 +9% |
| 4 | Henry Picard | -2 | $500 | |
| 5 | Denny Shute | -1 | $400 | $400 |
| 6 | Lawson Little Amateur | E | $300 | Not known |
| 7 | Paul Runyan | +1 | $175 | $300 +71% |
| 8 | Vic Ghezzi | +2 | $250 | |
| T9 | Bobby Cruickshank | +3 | $138 | |
| T9 | Jimmy Hines | +3 | $138 | |
| T9 | Byron Nelson | +3 | $138 | |
| T9 | Joe Turnesa | +3 | $138 |
Masters Tournament winner's share over time
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1935 Masters Tournament payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1935 Masters Tournament get?
Gene Sarazen won $1,500 from a $5,000 purse.
What was the 1935 Masters Tournament purse?
$5,000.