In 1989 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 1989 average rate of $1.64 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Mark Calcavecchia finished -13 and took 11% of the purse. That $131,056 is worth about $351,243 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1989 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1989 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 | Mark Calcavecchia | -13 | $128,000 | $131,056 +2% £80,000 |
| T2 | Greg Norman | -13 | $88,000 | $90,101 £55,000 |
| T2 | Wayne Grady | -13 | $88,000 | $90,101 £55,000 |
| 4 | Tom Watson | -11 | $64,000 | $65,528 +2% £40,000 |
| 5 | Jodie Mudd | -10 | $48,000 | $49,146 +2% £30,000 |
| T6 | Fred Couples | -9 | $41,600 | $42,593 £26,000 |
| T6 | David Feherty | -9 | $41,600 | $42,593 £26,000 |
| T8 | Eduardo Romero | -8 | $33,600 | $34,402 £21,000 |
| T8 | Paul Azinger | -8 | $33,600 | $34,402 £21,000 |
| T8 | Payne Stewart | -8 | $33,600 | $34,402 £21,000 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
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1989 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1989 Open Championship get?
Mark Calcavecchia won $131,056 from a $1,187,695 purse.
What was the 1989 Open Championship purse?
$1,187,695.