Jimmy Demaret finished -7 and took 25% of the purse. That $2,500 is worth about $37,205 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1947 Masters Tournament purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 89% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1947 Masters Tournament 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 | Jimmy Demaret | -7 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| T2 | Byron Nelson | -5 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| T2 | Frank Stranahan Amateur | -5 | $1,500 | Not known |
| T4 | Ben Hogan | -4 | $683 | $900 |
| T4 | Jug McSpaden | -4 | $683 | $900 |
| T6 | Jim Ferrier | -2 | $625 | |
| T6 | Henry Picard | -2 | $625 | |
| T8 | Chandler Harper | -1 | $335 | |
| T8 | Lloyd Mangrum | -1 | $335 | |
| T8 | Dick Metz | -1 | $335 | |
| T8 | Ed Oliver | -1 | $335 | |
| T8 | Toney Penna | -1 | $335 | |
| 13 | Johnny Bulla | E | $225 | |
| T14 | Dick Chapman Amateur | +1 | Not known | |
| T14 | Lawson Little | +1 | $188 | |
| T14 | Bobby Locke | +1 | $188 | |
| T17 | Herman Barron | +2 | $125 | |
| T17 | Fred Haas | +2 | $125 | |
| T17 | Johnny Palmer | +2 | $125 | |
| 20 | Denny Shute | +3 | $100 | |
| 21 | Vic Ghezzi | +4 | $50 | $50 |
| T22 | Horton Smith | +5 | Not known | |
| T22 | Sam Snead | +5 | Not known | |
| T24 | Herman Keiser | +6 | Not known | |
| T24 | Ellsworth Vines | +6 | Not known | |
| T26 | Claude Harmon | +7 | Not known | |
| T26 | Gene Sarazen | +7 | Not known | |
| T26 | George Schneiter | +7 | Not known | |
| T29 | Dutch Harrison | +8 | Not known | |
| T29 | Clayton Heafner | +8 | Not known | |
| T29 | Cary Middlecoff | +8 | Not known | |
| T29 | Harry Todd | +8 | Not known | |
| T33 | Chick Harbert | +9 | Not known | |
| T33 | Ky Laffoon | +9 | Not known | |
| T33 | Frank Moore | +9 | Not known | |
| T33 | Lew Worsham | +9 | Not known | |
| 37 | Ed Dudley | +10 | Not known | |
| 38 | George Schoux | +11 | Not known | |
| T39 | Charles Congdon | +12 | Not known | |
| T39 | George Fazio | +12 | Not known | |
| T39 | Gene Kunes | +12 | Not known | |
| T42 | Bob Hamilton | +13 | Not known | |
| T42 | Johnny Revolta | +13 | Not known | |
| T44 | Ed Furgol | +14 | Not known | |
| T44 | Jim Turnesa | +14 | Not known | |
| 46 | Babe Lind Amateur | +15 | Not known | |
| T47 | Steve Kovach | +16 | Not known | |
| T47 | Felix Serafin | +16 | Not known | |
| T47 | Robert Willits Amateur | +16 | Not known | |
| T50 | George Hamer Amateur | +17 | Not known | |
| T50 | Skee Riegel Amateur | +17 | Not known | |
| 52 | Jim Foulis | +18 | Not known | |
| T53 | Johnny Farrell | +23 | Not known | |
| T53 | Craig Wood | +23 | Not known | |
| T55 | Bobby Jones | +24 | Not known | |
| T55 | Charlie Yates Amateur | +24 | Not known | |
| 57 | Billy Burke | +26 | Not known | |
| WD | Joe MacDonald Amateur | +30 | Not known |
Masters Tournament winner's share over time
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1947 Masters Tournament payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1947 Masters Tournament get?
Jimmy Demaret won $2,500 from a $10,000 purse.
What was the 1947 Masters Tournament purse?
$10,000.
How much did last place get at the 1947 Masters Tournament?
The smallest check was $50, to Vic Ghezzi (21).