Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Lanny Wadkins finished -6 and took 18% of the purse. That $45,000 is worth about $246,681 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1977 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gene Littler | -6 | $20,000 | $25,000 +25% |
| 1 | Lanny Wadkins | -6 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| 3 | Jack Nicklaus | -5 | $15,000 | |
| 4 | Charles Coody | -4 | $9,750 | $12,000 +23% |
| 5 | Jerry Pate | -3 | $10,000 | |
| T6 | Al Geiberger | -2 | $7,300 | |
| T6 | Lou Graham | -2 | $7,300 | |
| T6 | Don January | -2 | $7,300 | |
| T6 | Jerry McGee | -2 | $7,300 | |
| T6 | Tom Watson | -2 | $7,300 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1977 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1977 PGA Championship get?
Lanny Wadkins won $45,000 from a $250,000 purse.
What was the 1977 PGA Championship purse?
$250,000.