Ben Hogan finished -8 and took 20% of the purse. That $3,000 is worth about $38,397 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1951 Masters Tournament purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 69% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1951 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 | Ben Hogan | -8 | $2,400 | $3,000 +25% |
| 2 | Skee Riegel | -6 | $1,500 | $1,875 +25% |
| T3 | Lloyd Mangrum | -2 | $1,020 | $1,163 |
| T3 | Lew Worsham | -2 | $1,020 | $1,163 |
| 5 | Dave Douglas | E | $750 | |
| 6 | Lawson Little | +1 | $480 | $600 +25% |
| 7 | Jim Ferrier | +2 | $405 | $525 +30% |
| T8 | Johnny Bulla | +3 | $450 | |
| T8 | Byron Nelson | +3 | $450 | |
| T8 | Sam Snead | +3 | $450 | |
| 11 | Jack Burke, Jr. | +4 | $390 | |
| T12 | Charles Coe Amateur | +5 | $285 | Not known |
| T12 | Cary Middlecoff | +5 | $285 | $356 |
| T12 | Gene Sarazen | +5 | $285 | $356 |
| T15 | Ed Furgol | +6 | $338 | |
| T15 | Dutch Harrison | +6 | $338 | |
| 17 | Julius Boros | +7 | $338 | |
| T18 | George Fazio | +8 | $315 | |
| T18 | Bob Toski | +8 | $315 | |
| T20 | Al Besselink | +9 | $308 | |
| T20 | Dick Chapman Amateur | +9 | Not known | |
| T20 | Roberto De Vicenzo | +9 | $308 | |
| T20 | Clayton Heafner | +9 | $308 | |
| T20 | Joe Kirkwood Jr. | +9 | $308 | |
| T25 | Ted Kroll | +10 | $150 | |
| T25 | Dick Mayer | +10 | $150 | |
| T25 | Bill Nary | +10 | $150 | |
| T25 | Henry Ransom | +10 | $150 | |
| T25 | Sam Urzetta Amateur | +10 | Not known | |
| T30 | Jimmy Demaret | +11 | Not known | |
| T30 | Johnny Palmer | +11 | Not known | |
| T32 | Leland Gibson | +13 | Not known | |
| T32 | Horton Smith | +13 | Not known | |
| T32 | Frank Stranahan Amateur | +13 | Not known | |
| T35 | Marty Furgol | +14 | Not known | |
| T35 | Claude Harmon | +14 | Not known | |
| T35 | Jim McHale Jr. Amateur | +14 | Not known | |
| T35 | Harvie Ward Amateur | +14 | Not known | |
| T39 | Fred Haas | +15 | Not known | |
| T39 | Tony Holguin | +15 | Not known | |
| T39 | Herman Keiser | +15 | Not known | |
| T42 | Bill Goodloe Amateur | +17 | Not known | |
| T42 | Johnny Revolta | +17 | Not known | |
| T44 | Ray Gafford | +18 | Not known | |
| T44 | Chick Harbert | +18 | Not known | |
| 46 | Harold Williams | +19 | Not known | |
| T47 | Denny Shute | +20 | Not known | |
| T47 | Henry Williams Jr. | +20 | Not known | |
| 49 | Harold Paddock Jr. Amateur | +24 | Not known | |
| T50 | Dow Finsterwald Amateur | +25 | Not known | |
| T50 | Bobby Knowles Amateur | +25 | Not known | |
| T50 | Juan Segura Amateur | +25 | Not known | |
| T50 | Bill Shields Amateur | +25 | Not known | |
| T50 | George Von Elm | +25 | Not known | |
| T55 | Bill Mawhinney Amateur | +27 | Not known | |
| T55 | Robert Sweeny Jr. Amateur | +27 | Not known | |
| T57 | Johnny Farrell | +30 | Not known | |
| T57 | John Ward Amateur | +30 | Not known | |
| 59 | William C. Campbell Amateur | +33 | Not known | |
| WD | Chandler Harper | +9 | Not known | |
| WD | Vic Ghezzi | +15 | Not known | |
| WD | Tom Veech Amateur | +20 | Not known | |
| WD | Toney Penna | +26 | Not known | |
| WD | Fred McLeod | +30 | Not known |
Masters Tournament winner's share over time
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1951 Masters Tournament payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1951 Masters Tournament get?
Ben Hogan won $3,000 from a $15,000 purse.
What was the 1951 Masters Tournament purse?
$15,000.
How much did last place get at the 1951 Masters Tournament?
The smallest check was $150, to Henry Ransom (T25).