Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Walter Burkemo and took 24% of the purse. That $5,000 is worth about $62,063 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1953 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1953 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 | Walter Burkemo | $3,500 | $5,000 +43% | |
| 2 | Felice Torza | $1,500 | $3,000 +100% | |
| T3 | Claude Harmon | $750 | $750 | |
| T3 | Jack Isaacs | $750 | $750 | |
| T5 | Jimmy Clark | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Dave Douglas | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Bill Nary | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Henry Ransom | $500 | $500 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1953 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1953 PGA Championship get?
Walter Burkemo won $5,000 from a $20,700 purse.
What was the 1953 PGA Championship purse?
$20,700.