Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Sam Snead and took 26% of the purse. That $2,000 is worth about $40,683 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1942 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1942 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 | Sam Snead | $1,100 | $2,000 +82% | |
| 2 | Jim Turnesa | $600 | $750 +25% | |
| T3 | Jimmy Demaret | $350 | $450 | |
| T3 | Byron Nelson | $350 | $450 | |
| T5 | Harry Cooper | $250 | $300 | |
| T5 | Ed Dudley | $250 | $300 | |
| T5 | Ben Hogan | $250 | $300 | |
| T5 | Craig Wood | $250 | $300 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1942 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1942 PGA Championship get?
Sam Snead won $2,000 from a $7,550 purse.
What was the 1942 PGA Championship purse?
$7,550.