Tom Purtzer finished -27 and took 10% of the purse. That $125,000 is worth about $304,940 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1991 NEC World Series of Golf purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 100% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1991 NEC World Series of Golf prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Purtzer | -27 | $125,000 | |
| 1 | Lanny Wadkins | -27 | $125,000 | |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | -23 | $70,000 | |
| 2 | Greg Norman | -23 | $70,000 | |
| 3 | Tom Kite | -22 | $48,000 | |
| 3 | Davis Love III | -22 | $48,000 | |
| T4 | Curtis Strange | -21 | $42,750 | |
| T4 | Mark O'Meara | -21 | $42,750 | |
| T4 | Billy Andrade | -21 | $42,750 | |
| T4 | Steve Elkington | -21 | $42,750 | |
| 6 | Ray Floyd | -19 | $39,000 | |
| 6 | Fred Couples | -19 | $39,000 | |
| T7 | Hale Irwin | -18 | $35,250 | |
| T7 | Peter Jacobsen | -18 | $35,250 | |
| T7 | Arnold Palmer | -18 | $35,250 | |
| T7 | Steve Pate | -18 | $35,250 | |
| 9 | Chi-Chi Rodríguez | -17 | $32,000 | |
| 9 | Chip Beck | -17 | $32,000 | |
| 10 | Ben Crenshaw | -16 | $30,000 | |
| 10 | Bruce Lietzke | -16 | $30,000 |
1991 NEC World Series of Golf payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1991 NEC World Series of Golf get?
Tom Purtzer and Lanny Wadkins won $125,000 from a $1,200,000 purse.
What was the 1991 NEC World Series of Golf purse?
$1,200,000.
How much did last place get at the 1991 NEC World Series of Golf?
The smallest check was $30,000, to Bruce Lietzke (10).