In 1960 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 1960 average rate of $2.80 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Kel Nagle finished -14 and took 18% of the purse. That $3,500 is worth about $39,319 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1960 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kel Nagle | -14 | $2,800 | $3,500 +25% £1,250 |
| 2 | Arnold Palmer | -13 | $1,714 | $2,520 +47% £900 |
| T3 | Roberto De Vicenzo | -10 | $1,492 £533 | |
| T3 | Harold Henning | -10 | $1,492 £533 | |
| T3 | Bernard Hunt | -10 | $1,492 £533 | |
| 6 | Guy Wolstenholme Amateur | -9 | Not known | |
| 7 | Gary Player | -8 | $840 £300 | |
| 8 | Joe Carr Amateur | -7 | Not known | |
| T9 | David Blair Amateur | -6 | $384 | Not known |
| T9 | Eric Brown | -6 | $384 | $442 £158 |
| T9 | Dai Rees | -6 | $384 | $442 £158 |
| T9 | Syd Scott | -6 | $384 | $442 £158 |
| T9 | Peter Thomson | -6 | $384 | $442 £158 |
| T9 | Harry Weetman | -6 | $384 | $442 £158 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1960 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1960 Open Championship get?
Kel Nagle won $3,500 from a $19,600 purse.
What was the 1960 Open Championship purse?
$19,600.