Curt Byrum finished -12 and took 18% of the purse. That $126,000 is worth about $337,692 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 63% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1989 Hardee's Golf Classic 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 | Curt Byrum | -12 | $108,000 | $126,000 +17% |
| T2 | Bill Britton | -11 | $64,800 | $61,600 |
| T2 | Brian Tennyson | -11 | $64,800 | $61,600 |
| T4 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | -9 | $24,800 | $30,800 |
| T4 | Barry Jaeckel | -9 | $24,800 | $30,800 |
| T6 | Dan Forsman | -8 | $24,325 | |
| T6 | John Adams | -8 | $24,325 | |
| T8 | Jay Haas | -7 | $19,600 | |
| T8 | Greg Ladehoff | -7 | $19,600 | |
| T8 | Andrew Magee | -7 | $19,600 | |
| T8 | Tom Sieckmann | -7 | $19,600 | |
| T12 | Jim Hallet | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | Blaine McCallister | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | John McComish | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | John Huston | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | Dave Barr | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | Lennie Clements | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | Buddy Gardner | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T12 | Bill Glasson | -6 | $12,512 | |
| T20 | Barry Cheesman | -5 | $8,155 | |
| T20 | Brad Bryant | -5 | $8,155 | |
| T20 | Dan Halldorson | -5 | $8,155 | |
| T20 | Gil Morgan | -5 | $8,155 | |
| T24 | David Jackson | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Lon Hinkle | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Keith Clearwater | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Mike Donald | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Ernie Gonzalez | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Ron Streck | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Leonard Thompson | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Jim Thorpe | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Bob Lohr | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | David Peoples | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T24 | Tom Pernice Jr. | -4 | $5,069 | |
| T35 | Calvin Peete | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Bob Estes | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Bob Eastwood | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Andrew Debusk | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Russ Cochran | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Tim Norris | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T35 | Dick Mast | -3 | $3,305 | |
| T42 | Roger Maltbie | -2 | $2,450 | |
| T42 | Pat McGowan | -2 | $2,450 | |
| T42 | Webb Heintzelman | -2 | $2,450 | |
| T42 | Mark Brooks | -2 | $2,450 | |
| T42 | Steve Elkington | -2 | $2,450 | |
| T47 | Brian Claar | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Phil Blackmar | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Steve Hart | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Brian Fogt | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Mike McCullough | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Billy Mayfair | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Bob Proben | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T47 | Harry Taylor | -1 | $1,776 | |
| T55 | David Ogrin | E | $1,368 | $1,603 |
| T55 | Rex Caldwell | E | $1,368 | $1,603 |
| T57 | Ray Barr Jr. | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | Trevor Dodds | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | Joel Edwards | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | J.L. Lewis | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | Donnie Hammond | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | Ed Humenik | +1 | $1,540 | |
| T57 | Doug Weaver | +1 | $1,540 | |
| 64 | Ronnie McCann | +2 | $1,484 | |
| T65 | Bob Wolcott | +3 | $1,230 | $1,463 |
| T65 | David Toms | +3 | $1,230 | $1,463 |
| T67 | Fred Wadsworth | +5 | $1,435 | |
| T67 | Duffy Waldorf | +5 | $1,435 | |
| 69 | Dillard Pruitt | +7 | $1,414 | |
| MC | Don Reese | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Rummells | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Bill Sander | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Ken Schall | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Curt Schnell | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Lowery | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Ed Pfister | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Billy Pierot | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Billy Tuten | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Thomas | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Lance Ten Broeck | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Tony Sills | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Tim Simpson | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Stockton | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | DeWitt Weaver | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | D.A. Weibring | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Tom McCann | +11 | $0 | |
| MC | Cary Hungate | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Kevin Klier | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Larry Ziegler | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Richard Zokol | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Gallagher | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Rocky Thompson | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Rick Pearson | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Jim Nelford | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Miles | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Mogg | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Nolan Henke | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Scott Hoch | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Holland | +16 | $0 | |
| MC | P.H. Horgan III | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Richie Karl | +12 | $0 | |
| MC | Karl Kimball | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Hammond | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Labron Harris | +16 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Hart | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Haskins | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Hayes | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Gary Hallberg | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Robin Freeman | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Fred Funk | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Egly | +20 | $0 | |
| MC | Gene Elliott | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Fabel | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Rick Fehr | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Forrest Fezler | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Chuck Fiser | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Tony Grimes | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | David Edwards | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Ed Dougherty | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Clampett | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Jay Delsing | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Kevin De Nike | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Clark Dennis | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Bender | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Charlie Bowles | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Roy Biancalana | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Woody Blackburn | +11 | $0 | |
| MC | Brandel Chamblee | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | George Cadle | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | George Burns | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Clark Burroughs | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Joe Butler | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Frank Conner | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Coston | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Rod Curl | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Rick Dalpos | +3 | $0 | |
| DQ | Vance Heafner | +5 | Not known | |
| DQ | Bob Mann | Not known | ||
| WD | Mike Nicolette | +9 | Not known | |
| WD | Jim Benepe | +4 | Not known | |
| WD | Willie Wood | +6 | Not known | |
| WD | Robert Thompson | +6 | Not known |
John Deere Classic winner's share over time
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1989 Hardee's Golf Classic payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic get?
Curt Byrum won $126,000 from a $700,000 purse.
What was the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic purse?
$700,000.
How much did last place get at the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic?
The smallest check was $1,414, to Dillard Pruitt (69).
How many players made the cut at the 1989 Hardee's Golf Classic?
69 players made the cut and finished, and 67 players missed it.