The Open paid its prize money in pounds. Amounts are shown in US dollars, converted at the 1939 average rate of $4.43 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Dick Burton finished -2 and took 20% of the purse. That $443 is worth about $10,582 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1939 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1939 Open 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 | Dick Burton | -2 | $489 | $443 -9% £100 |
| 2 | Johnny Bulla | E | $367 | $332 -10% £75 |
| T3 | John Fallon | +2 | $244 | $128 £29 |
| T3 | Sam King | +2 | $244 | $128 £29 |
| T3 | Alf Perry | +2 | $244 | $128 £29 |
| T3 | Bill Shankland | +2 | $244 | $128 £29 |
| T3 | Reg Whitcombe | +2 | $244 | $128 £29 |
| 8 | Martin Pose | +3 | $73 | $66 -10% £15 |
| T9 | Percy Alliss | +4 | $49 £11 | |
| T9 | Bob Kenyon | +4 | $49 £11 | |
| T9 | Bobby Locke | +4 | $49 £11 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1939 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1939 Open Championship get?
Dick Burton won $443 from a $2,215 purse.
What was the 1939 Open Championship purse?
$2,215.