Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
David Graham finished -8 and took 17% of the purse. That $60,000 is worth about $274,675 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1979 PGA Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1979 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 | David Graham | -8 | $50,000 | $60,000 +20% |
| 2 | Ben Crenshaw | -8 | $25,000 | $40,000 +60% |
| 3 | Rex Caldwell | -6 | $25,000 | |
| 4 | Ron Streck | -4 | $14,500 | $20,000 +38% |
| T5 | Gibby Gilbert | -2 | $14,500 | |
| T5 | Jerry Pate | -2 | $14,500 | |
| T7 | Jay Haas | -1 | $8,000 | $9,200 |
| T7 | Don January | -1 | $8,000 | $9,200 |
| T7 | Howard Twitty | -1 | $8,000 | $9,200 |
| T10 | Lou Graham | E | $6,500 | $6,750 |
| T10 | Gary Koch | E | $6,500 | $6,750 |
PGA Championship winner's share over time
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1979 PGA Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1979 PGA Championship get?
David Graham won $60,000 from a $350,600 purse.
What was the 1979 PGA Championship purse?
$350,600.