In 1973 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 1973 average rate of $2.45 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 13 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Tom Weiskopf finished -12 and took 11% of the purse. That $13,489 is worth about $100,937 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1973 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1973 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 | Tom Weiskopf | -12 | $13,769 | $13,489 -2% £5,500 |
| T2 | Neil Coles | -9 | $10,014 | $8,890 £3,625 |
| T2 | Johnny Miller | -9 | $10,014 | $8,890 £3,625 |
| 4 | Jack Nicklaus | -8 | $6,884 | $6,744 -2% £2,750 |
| 5 | Bert Yancey | -7 | $6,133 | $6,009 -2% £2,450 |
| 6 | Peter Butler | -2 | $5,382 | $5,273 -2% £2,150 |
| T7 | Bob Charles | E | $4,163 | $4,211 £1,717 |
| T7 | Christy O'Connor Snr | E | $4,163 | $4,211 £1,717 |
| T7 | Lanny Wadkins | E | $4,163 | $4,211 £1,717 |
| T10 | Brian Barnes | +1 | $3,311 £1,350 | |
| T10 | Gay Brewer | +1 | $3,311 £1,350 | |
| T10 | Harold Henning | +1 | $3,311 £1,350 | |
| T10 | Lee Trevino | +1 | $3,311 £1,350 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1973 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1973 Open Championship get?
Tom Weiskopf won $13,489 from a $122,625 purse.
What was the 1973 Open Championship purse?
$122,625.