Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Bob Hamilton and took 24% of the purse. That $3,500 is worth about $66,102 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1944 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1944 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 | Bob Hamilton | $2,000 | $3,500 +75% | |
| 2 | Byron Nelson | $750 | $1,500 +100% | |
| T3 | Chuck Congdon | $450 | $750 | |
| T3 | George Schneiter | $450 | $750 | |
| T5 | Art Bell | $300 | $500 | |
| T5 | Ed Dudley | $300 | $500 | |
| T5 | Willie Goggin | $300 | $500 | |
| T5 | Jug McSpaden | $300 | $500 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1944 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1944 PGA Championship get?
Bob Hamilton won $3,500 from a $14,500 purse.
What was the 1944 PGA Championship purse?
$14,500.