In 1964 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 1964 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.
Tony Lema finished -9 and took 18% of the purse. That $4,200 is worth about $44,989 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1964 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1964 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 | Tony Lema | -9 | $4,200 | $4,200 £1,500 |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | -4 | $2,800 | $2,800 £1,000 |
| 3 | Roberto De Vicenzo | -3 | $2,240 | $2,240 £800 |
| 4 | Bernard Hunt | -1 | $1,820 | $1,820 £650 |
| 5 | Bruce Devlin | +2 | $1,400 | $1,400 £500 |
| T6 | Christy O'Connor Snr | +3 | $980 | $876 £313 |
| T6 | Harry Weetman | +3 | $980 | $876 £313 |
| T8 | Harold Henning | +4 | $512 £183 | |
| T8 | Ángel Miguel | +4 | $512 £183 | |
| T8 | Gary Player | +4 | $512 £183 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1964 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1964 Open Championship get?
Tony Lema won $4,200 from a $23,800 purse.
What was the 1964 Open Championship purse?
$23,800.