Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Dow Finsterwald finished -4 and took 14% of the purse. That $5,500 is worth about $63,321 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1958 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1958 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 | Dow Finsterwald | -4 | $8,000 | $5,500 -31% |
| 2 | Billy Casper | -2 | $5,000 | $3,500 -30% |
| 3 | Sam Snead | E | $3,500 | $2,400 -31% |
| 4 | Jack Burke, Jr. | +1 | $3,000 | $2,000 -33% |
| T5 | Tommy Bolt | +5 | $2,500 | $1,600 |
| T5 | Julius Boros | +5 | $2,500 | $1,600 |
| T5 | Jay Hebert | +5 | $2,500 | $1,600 |
| T8 | Buster Cupit | +7 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
| T8 | Ed Oliver | +7 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
| T8 | Mike Souchak | +7 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1958 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1958 PGA Championship get?
Dow Finsterwald won $5,500 from a $39,388 purse.
What was the 1958 PGA Championship purse?
$39,388.