Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Jack Fleck finished +7. That $6,000 is worth about $74,452 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1955 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1955 U.S. Open 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 | Jack Fleck | +7 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| 2 | Ben Hogan | +7 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| T3 | Tommy Bolt | +12 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| T3 | Sam Snead | +12 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| T5 | Julius Boros | +15 | $960 | $870 |
| T5 | Bob Rosburg | +15 | $960 | $870 |
| T7 | Doug Ford | +16 | $540 | |
| T7 | Bud Holscher | +16 | $540 | |
| T7 | Harvie Ward Amateur | +16 | Not known | |
| T10 | Jack Burke, Jr. | +17 | $390 | |
| T10 | Mike Souchak | +17 | $390 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1955 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1955 U.S. Open get?
Jack Fleck won $6,000.