Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Denny Shute and took 11% of the purse. That $1,000 is worth about $23,099 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1937 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1937 PGA Championship 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 | Denny Shute | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2 | Jug McSpaden | $500 | $500 | |
| T3 | Ky Laffoon | $250 | $250 | |
| T3 | Tony Manero | $250 | $250 | |
| T5 | Harry Cooper | $200 | $200 | |
| T5 | Jimmy Hines | $200 | $200 | |
| T5 | Byron Nelson | $200 | $200 | |
| T5 | Henry Picard | $200 | $200 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1937 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1937 PGA Championship get?
Denny Shute won $1,000 from a $9,200 purse.
What was the 1937 PGA Championship purse?
$9,200.