In 1990 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 1990 average rate of $1.78 per pound, with the original amount in pounds beside each one.
Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Nick Faldo finished -18 and took 17% of the purse. That $151,648 is worth about $385,616 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1990 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1990 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 | Nick Faldo | -18 | $131,056 | $151,648 +16% £85,000 |
| T2 | Mark McNulty | -13 | $90,101 | $107,046 £60,000 |
| T2 | Payne Stewart | -13 | $90,101 | $107,046 £60,000 |
| T4 | Jodie Mudd | -12 | $65,528 | $71,364 £40,000 |
| T4 | Ian Woosnam | -12 | $65,528 | $71,364 £40,000 |
| T6 | Ian Baker-Finch | -11 | $42,593 | $50,847 £28,500 |
| T6 | Greg Norman | -11 | $42,593 | $50,847 £28,500 |
| T8 | David Graham | -9 | $34,402 | $39,250 £22,000 |
| T8 | Donnie Hammond | -9 | $34,402 | $39,250 £22,000 |
| T8 | Steve Pate | -9 | $34,402 | $39,250 £22,000 |
| T8 | Corey Pavin | -9 | $34,402 | $39,250 £22,000 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1990 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1990 Open Championship get?
Nick Faldo won $151,648 from a $892,050 purse.
What was the 1990 Open Championship purse?
$892,050.