Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Jack Burke, Jr. and took 12% of the purse. That $5,000 is worth about $61,111 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1956 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1956 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 | Jack Burke, Jr. | $5,000 | $5,000 | |
| 2 | Ted Kroll | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| T3 | Ed Furgol | $750 | $1,000 | |
| T3 | Bill Johnston | $750 | $1,000 | |
| T5 | Sam Snead | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Fred Hawkins | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Terl Johnson | $500 | $500 | |
| T5 | Henry Ransom | $500 | $500 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1956 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1956 PGA Championship get?
Jack Burke, Jr. won $5,000 from a $40,000 purse.
What was the 1956 PGA Championship purse?
$40,000.