Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Chandler Harper and took 20% of the purse. That $3,500 is worth about $48,318 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1950 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1950 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 | Chandler Harper | $3,500 | $3,500 | |
| 2 | Henry Williams Jr. | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| T3 | Jimmy Demaret | $750 | $750 | |
| T3 | Henry Picard | $750 | $750 | |
| T5 | Dave Douglas | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Ray Gafford | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Lloyd Mangrum | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Johnny Palmer | $500 | $500 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1950 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1950 PGA Championship get?
Chandler Harper won $3,500 from a $17,700 purse.
What was the 1950 PGA Championship purse?
$17,700.