Our source lists prize money for the top 12 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Jack Nicklaus finished -7 and took 20% of the purse. That $40,000 is worth about $328,208 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1971 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1971 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 | Jack Nicklaus | -7 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| 2 | Billy Casper | -5 | $18,500 | $22,800 +23% |
| 3 | Tommy Bolt | -4 | $14,200 | |
| T4 | Miller Barber | -3 | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| T4 | Gary Player | -3 | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| T6 | Gibby Gilbert | -2 | $6,800 | $6,500 |
| T6 | Dave Hill | -2 | $6,800 | $6,500 |
| T6 | Jim Jamieson | -2 | $6,800 | $6,500 |
| T9 | Jerry Heard | -1 | $4,800 | |
| T9 | Bob Lunn | -1 | $4,800 | |
| T9 | Fred Marti | -1 | $4,800 | |
| T9 | Bob Rosburg | -1 | $4,800 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1971 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1971 PGA Championship get?
Jack Nicklaus won $40,000 from a $202,440 purse.
What was the 1971 PGA Championship purse?
$202,440.