Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Dave Stockton finished -1 and took 20% of the purse. That $40,000 is worth about $342,298 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1970 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1970 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 | Dave Stockton | -1 | $35,000 | $40,000 +14% |
| T2 | Bob Murphy | +1 | $20,000 | $18,500 |
| T2 | Arnold Palmer | +1 | $20,000 | $18,500 |
| T4 | Larry Hinson | +2 | $8,300 | $8,800 |
| T4 | Gene Littler | +2 | $8,300 | $8,800 |
| T6 | Bruce Crampton | +3 | $6,800 | |
| T6 | Jack Nicklaus | +3 | $6,800 | |
| T8 | Ray Floyd | +4 | $5,650 | |
| T8 | Dick Lotz | +4 | $5,650 | |
| T10 | Billy Maxwell | +5 | $4,375 | $4,800 |
| T10 | Mason Rudolph | +5 | $4,375 | $4,800 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1970 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1970 PGA Championship get?
Dave Stockton won $40,000 from a $200,000 purse.
What was the 1970 PGA Championship purse?
$200,000.