In 1963 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 1963 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.
Bob Charles finished -3 and took 18% of the purse. That $4,200 is worth about $45,565 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1963 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1963 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 | Bob Charles | -3 | $3,920 | $4,200 +7% £1,500 |
| 2 | Phil Rodgers | -3 | $2,800 | $2,800 £1,000 |
| 3 | Jack Nicklaus | -2 | $1,988 | $2,240 +13% £800 |
| 4 | Kel Nagle | +3 | $1,820 £650 | |
| 5 | Peter Thomson | +5 | $1,330 | $1,400 +5% £500 |
| 6 | Christy O'Connor Snr | +6 | $840 | $980 +17% £350 |
| T7 | Gary Player | +7 | $700 £250 | |
| T7 | Ramón Sota | +7 | $700 £250 | |
| T9 | Jean Garaïalde | +8 | $456 £163 | |
| T9 | Sebastián Miguel | +8 | $456 £163 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1963 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1963 Open Championship get?
Bob Charles won $4,200 from a $23,800 purse.
What was the 1963 Open Championship purse?
$23,800.