Our source lists prize money for the top 12 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Bobby Nichols finished -9 and took 18% of the purse. That $18,000 is worth about $192,811 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1964 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1964 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 | Bobby Nichols | -9 | $13,000 | $18,000 +38% |
| T2 | Jack Nicklaus | -6 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| T2 | Arnold Palmer | -6 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| 4 | Mason Rudolph | -4 | $5,000 | |
| T5 | Tom Nieporte | -1 | $3,125 | $3,850 |
| T5 | Ken Venturi | -1 | $3,125 | $3,850 |
| 7 | Bo Wininger | E | $2,750 | $3,200 +16% |
| 8 | Gay Brewer | +1 | $2,090 | $2,900 +39% |
| T9 | Billy Casper | +2 | $2,300 | |
| T9 | Jon Gustin | +2 | $2,300 | |
| T9 | Ben Hogan | +2 | $2,300 | |
| T9 | Tony Lema | +2 | $2,300 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1964 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1964 PGA Championship get?
Bobby Nichols won $18,000 from a $100,000 purse.
What was the 1964 PGA Championship purse?
$100,000.