Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Paul Runyan and took 11% of the purse. That $1,100 is worth about $25,935 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1938 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1938 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 | Paul Runyan | $1,000 | $1,100 +10% | |
| 2 | Sam Snead | $500 | $600 +20% | |
| T3 | Jimmy Hines | $250 | $350 | |
| T3 | Henry Picard | $250 | $350 | |
| T5 | Jim Foulis | $200 | $250 | |
| T5 | Byron Nelson | $200 | $250 | |
| T5 | Gene Sarazen | $200 | $250 | |
| T5 | Horton Smith | $200 | $250 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1938 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1938 PGA Championship get?
Paul Runyan won $1,100 from a $10,000 purse.
What was the 1938 PGA Championship purse?
$10,000.