Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Byron Nelson and took 10% of the purse. That $1,100 is worth about $26,089 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1940 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1940 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 | Byron Nelson | $1,100 | $1,100 | |
| 2 | Sam Snead | $600 | $600 | |
| T3 | Ralph Guldahl | $350 | $350 | |
| T3 | Jug McSpaden | $350 | $350 | |
| T5 | Ben Hogan | $250 | $250 | |
| T5 | Eddie Kirk | $250 | $250 | |
| T5 | Paul Runyan | $250 | $250 | |
| T5 | Gene Sarazen | $250 | $250 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1940 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1940 PGA Championship get?
Byron Nelson won $1,100 from a $11,050 purse.
What was the 1940 PGA Championship purse?
$11,050.