In 1958 The Open Championship didn’t count as official PGA Tour money, so this prize money isn’t part of anyone’s official PGA Tour total for the season.
The Open paid its prize money in pounds. Amounts are shown in US dollars, converted at the 1958 average rate of $2.80 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Peter Thomson finished -6 and took 21% of the purse. That $2,800 is worth about $32,236 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1958 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dave Thomas | -6 | $1,400 | $1,820 +30% £650 |
| 1 | Peter Thomson | -6 | $2,800 | $2,800 £1,000 |
| T3 | Eric Brown | -5 | $980 | $1,190 £425 |
| T3 | Christy O'Connor Snr | -5 | $980 | $1,190 £425 |
| T5 | Leopoldo Ruiz | -3 | $302 | $770 £275 |
| T5 | Flory Van Donck | -3 | $302 | $770 £275 |
| 7 | Gary Player | -1 | $560 £200 | |
| T8 | Henry Cotton | E | $350 £125 | |
| T8 | Eric Lester | E | $350 £125 | |
| T8 | Harry Weetman | E | $350 £125 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1958 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1958 Open Championship get?
Peter Thomson won $2,800 from a $13,580 purse.
What was the 1958 Open Championship purse?
$13,580.