The Open paid its prize money in pounds. Amounts are shown in US dollars, converted at the 1950 average rate of $2.80 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Bobby Locke finished -1 and took 20% of the purse. That $840 is worth about $11,596 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1950 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1950 Open 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 | Bobby Locke | -1 | $1,107 | $840 -24% £300 |
| 2 | Roberto De Vicenzo | +1 | $738 | $560 -24% £200 |
| T3 | Fred Daly | +2 | $369 | $244 £87 |
| T3 | Dai Rees | +2 | $369 | $244 £87 |
| T5 | Max Faulkner | +3 | $98 £35 | |
| T5 | Eric Moore | +3 | $98 £35 | |
| T7 | Fred Bullock | +4 | $56 £20 | |
| T7 | Arthur Lees | +4 | $56 £20 | |
| T9 | Sam King | +6 | $56 £20 | |
| T9 | Flory Van Donck | +6 | $56 £20 | |
| T9 | Frank Stranahan Amateur | +6 | Not known |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1950 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1950 Open Championship get?
Bobby Locke won $840 from a $4,200 purse.
What was the 1950 Open Championship purse?
$4,200.