The Open paid its prize money in pounds. Amounts are shown in US dollars, converted at the 1953 average rate of $2.80 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 9 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Ben Hogan finished -6 and took 21% of the purse. That $1,442 is worth about $17,899 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1953 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1953 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 | Ben Hogan | -6 | $840 | $1,442 +72% £515 |
| T2 | Antonio Cerdá | -2 | $560 | $602 £215 |
| T2 | Dai Rees | -2 | $560 | $602 £215 |
| T2 | Frank Stranahan Amateur | -2 | $560 | Not known |
| T2 | Peter Thomson | -2 | $560 | $560 £200 |
| 6 | Roberto De Vicenzo | -1 | $210 £75 | |
| 7 | Sam King | +2 | $56 | $84 +50% £30 |
| 8 | Bobby Locke | +3 | $56 | $126 +125% £45 |
| T9 | Peter Alliss | +4 | $56 | $84 £30 |
| T9 | Eric Brown | +4 | $56 | $84 £30 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1953 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1953 Open Championship get?
Ben Hogan won $1,442 from a $7,000 purse.
What was the 1953 Open Championship purse?
$7,000.