Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Ralph Guldahl finished -7 and took 20% of the purse. That $1,000 is worth about $23,099 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1937 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1937 U.S. Open 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 | Ralph Guldahl | -7 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 2 | Sam Snead | -5 | $750 | $800 +7% |
| 3 | Bobby Cruickshank | -3 | $650 | $700 +8% |
| 4 | Harry Cooper | -2 | $550 | $600 +9% |
| 5 | Ed Dudley | -1 | $350 | $450 +29% |
| 6 | Al Brosch | E | $375 | |
| 7 | Clarence Clark | +1 | $275 | |
| 8 | Johnny Goodman Amateur | +2 | $137 | Not known |
| 9 | Frank Strafaci Amateur | +3 | Not known | |
| T10 | Charles Kocsis Amateur | +4 | $100 | Not known |
| T10 | Henry Picard | +4 | $100 | $175 |
| T10 | Gene Sarazen | +4 | $100 | $175 |
| T10 | Denny Shute | +4 | $100 | $175 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1937 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1937 U.S. Open get?
Ralph Guldahl won $1,000 from a $5,000 purse.
What was the 1937 U.S. Open purse?
$5,000.