In 1967 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 1967 average rate of $2.75 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 12 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Roberto De Vicenzo finished -10 and took 14% of the purse. That $5,775 is worth about $57,518 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1967 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1967 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 | Roberto De Vicenzo | -10 | $5,880 | $5,775 -2% £2,100 |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | -8 | $3,780 | $4,125 +9% £1,500 |
| T3 | Clive Clark | -4 | $3,094 £1,125 | |
| T3 | Gary Player | -4 | $3,094 £1,125 | |
| 5 | Tony Jacklin | -3 | $2,131 £775 | |
| T6 | Harold Henning | -2 | $1,581 £575 | |
| T6 | Sebastián Miguel | -2 | $1,581 £575 | |
| T8 | Al Balding | -1 | $924 | $908 £330 |
| T8 | Hugh Boyle | -1 | $924 | $908 £330 |
| T8 | Bruce Devlin | -1 | $924 | $908 £330 |
| T8 | Tommy Horton | -1 | $924 | $908 £330 |
| T8 | Peter Thomson | -1 | $924 | $908 £330 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
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1967 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1967 Open Championship get?
Roberto De Vicenzo won $5,775 from a $41,250 purse.
What was the 1967 Open Championship purse?
$41,250.