In 1991 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 1991 average rate of $1.77 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.
Ian Baker-Finch finished -8 and took 10% of the purse. That $159,066 is worth about $388,045 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1991 Open Championship purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1991 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 | Ian Baker-Finch | -8 | $151,648 | $159,066 +5% £90,000 |
| 2 | Mike Harwood | -6 | $107,046 | $123,718 +16% £70,000 |
| T3 | Fred Couples | -5 | $97,207 £55,000 | |
| T3 | Mark O'Meara | -5 | $97,207 £55,000 | |
| T5 | Eamonn Darcy | -3 | $60,387 £34,167 | |
| T5 | Jodie Mudd | -3 | $60,387 £34,167 | |
| T5 | Bob Tway | -3 | $60,387 £34,167 | |
| 8 | Craig Parry | -2 | $39,250 | $48,604 +24% £27,500 |
| T9 | Seve Ballesteros | -1 | $40,355 £22,833 | |
| T9 | Bernhard Langer | -1 | $40,355 £22,833 | |
| T9 | Greg Norman | -1 | $40,355 £22,833 |
The Open Championship winner's share over time
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1991 Open Championship payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1991 Open Championship get?
Ian Baker-Finch won $159,066 from a $1,590,660 purse.
What was the 1991 Open Championship purse?
$1,590,660.