Dan Halldorson finished -17 and took 18% of the purse. That $36,000 is worth about $109,122 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 67% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Halldorson | -17 | $36,000 | |
| 2 | Paul Azinger | -15 | $21,600 | |
| 3 | Scott Hoch | -12 | $13,600 | |
| 4 | John Adams | -10 | $9,600 | |
| T5 | Tom Byrum | -9 | $7,025 | |
| T5 | Vance Heafner | -9 | $7,025 | |
| T5 | Eduardo Romero | -9 | $7,025 | |
| T5 | Ron Streck | -9 | $7,025 | |
| T9 | Richard Zokol | -8 | $5,000 | |
| T9 | Gary Martin | -8 | $5,000 | |
| T9 | Rocco Mediate | -8 | $5,000 | |
| T9 | Gibby Gilbert | -8 | $5,000 | |
| T9 | Antonio Cerdá | -8 | $5,000 | |
| T14 | Brian Claar | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T14 | Frank Conner | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T14 | Steve Bowman | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T14 | Andy Dillard | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T14 | Bruce Fleisher | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T14 | Mike West | -7 | $3,300 | |
| T20 | Tom Pernice Jr. | -6 | $2,413 | |
| T20 | Mike Donald | -6 | $2,413 | |
| T20 | Bobby Cole | -6 | $2,413 | |
| T23 | Russ Cochran | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T23 | Danny Briggs | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T23 | Mark Brooks | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T23 | Peter Oosterhuis | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T23 | Mike Miles | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T23 | Victor Regalado | -5 | $1,730 | |
| T29 | Greg Twiggs | -4 | $1,360 | |
| T29 | Mike McCullough | -4 | $1,360 | |
| T29 | Tom Gleeton | -4 | $1,360 | |
| T32 | Anders Forsbrand | -3 | $1,183 | |
| T32 | DeWitt Weaver | -3 | $1,183 | |
| T32 | Kermit Zarley | -3 | $1,183 | |
| 35 | Adrian Stills | -2 | $1,080 | |
| T36 | Steve Jones | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | Steve Elkington | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | Denny Hepler | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | Ed Dougherty | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | Brad Bryant | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | Mike Blackburn | -1 | $901 | |
| T36 | George Cadle | -1 | $901 | |
| T43 | Rick Dalpos | E | $660 | |
| T43 | Ernie Gonzalez | E | $660 | |
| T43 | Billy Pierot | E | $660 | |
| T43 | Kris Moe | E | $660 | |
| T43 | Robert Wrenn | E | $660 | |
| T48 | Larry Ziegler | +1 | $524 | |
| T48 | Mike Morley | +1 | $524 | |
| T48 | Jeff Lewis | +1 | $524 | |
| T51 | Doug Johnson | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | Bobby Mitchell | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | John McComish | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | Philip Parkin | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | David Allen | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | Mike Gove | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | Jeff Grygiel | +2 | $466 | |
| T51 | Rod Curl | +2 | $466 | |
| T59 | Woody Blackburn | +3 | $434 | |
| T59 | Leigh Brannan | +3 | $434 | |
| T59 | Robert Willis | +3 | Not known | |
| T59 | Jack Slocum | +3 | $434 | |
| T59 | Randy Watkins | +3 | $434 | |
| T59 | Dwight Nevil | +3 | $434 | |
| T59 | Stu Ingraham | +3 | $434 | |
| T65 | Bobby Pancratz | +5 | $416 | |
| T65 | Babe Hiskey | +5 | $416 | |
| T65 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | +5 | $416 | |
| 68 | Dewey Arnette | +6 | $408 | |
| 69 | Jay Delsing | +7 | $404 | |
| 70 | David Vincent | +14 | $400 | |
| MC | Gary Cooper | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Jim Dent | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Rick Cramer | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Pat Fitzsimons | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Reed Hughes | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Trevor Dodds | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Eichelberger | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | David Peoples | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | David Lundstrom | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Blaine McCallister | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Tommy Valentine | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Swindell | +14 | $0 | |
| MC | Harry Taylor | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Lance Ten Broeck | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Rocky Thompson | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Bill Sander | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Ted Sliman | +6 | $0 |
Sanderson Farms Championship winner's share over time
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1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic get?
Dan Halldorson won $36,000 from a $200,000 purse.
What was the 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic purse?
$200,000.
How much did last place get at the 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic?
The smallest check was $400, to David Vincent (70).
How many players made the cut at the 1986 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic?
71 players made the cut and finished, and 17 players missed it.