Our source lists prize money for the top 8 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Lionel Hebert and took 19% of the purse. That $8,000 is worth about $94,617 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1957 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1957 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 | Lionel Hebert | $5,000 | $8,000 +60% | |
| 2 | Dow Finsterwald | $3,000 | $5,000 +67% | |
| 3 | Walter Burkemo | $1,000 | $3,500 +250% | |
| 4 | Don Whitt | $3,000 | ||
| 5 | Dick Mayer | $500 | $2,500 +400% | |
| 6 | Claude Harmon | $2,000 | ||
| 7 | Jay Hebert | $1,500 | ||
| 8 | Charles Sheppard | $1,000 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1957 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1957 PGA Championship get?
Lionel Hebert won $8,000 from a $42,100 purse.
What was the 1957 PGA Championship purse?
$42,100.