J.L. Lewis finished -19 and took 18% of the purse. That $360,000 is worth about $718,039 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1999 John Deere Classic purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 61% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1999 John Deere 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 | J.L. Lewis | -19 | $279,000 | $360,000 +29% |
| 2 | Mike Brisky | -19 | $167,400 | $216,000 +29% |
| T3 | Kirk Triplett | -16 | $105,400 | $116,000 |
| T3 | Brian Henninger | -16 | $105,400 | $116,000 |
| T5 | Pete Jordan | -15 | $54,444 | $73,000 |
| T5 | Chris Perry | -15 | $54,444 | $73,000 |
| T5 | Steve Jones | -15 | $54,444 | $73,000 |
| T8 | Dick Mast | -14 | $60,000 | |
| T8 | Scott Verplank | -14 | $60,000 | |
| T10 | D.A. Weibring | -13 | $52,000 | |
| T10 | Robert Damron | -13 | $52,000 | |
| T12 | Dicky Pride | -12 | $40,500 | |
| T12 | David Toms | -12 | $40,500 | |
| T12 | Joe Durant | -12 | $40,500 | |
| T12 | David Peoples | -12 | $40,500 | |
| T16 | Tom Pernice Jr. | -11 | $30,000 | |
| T16 | Dan Forsman | -11 | $30,000 | |
| T16 | Bob Tway | -11 | $30,000 | |
| T16 | Doug Barron | -11 | $30,000 | |
| T16 | Joe Ogilvie | -11 | $30,000 | |
| T21 | Rory Sabbatini | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Notah Begay III | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Harrison Frazar | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Scott McCarron | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Joey Sindelar | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Mike Standly | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Kenny Perry | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Chip Beck | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T21 | Phil Blackmar | -10 | $18,267 | |
| T30 | Jim Carter | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Fulton Allem | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | R.W. Eaks | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Jack Renner | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Lee Rinker | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Ted Schulz | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Stephen Ames | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Frank Lickliter II | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Perry Moss | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Jerry Kelly | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T30 | Briny Baird | -9 | $10,909 | |
| T41 | Greg Chalmers | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | Jonathan Kaye | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | J.P. Hayes | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | John Maginnes | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | Greg Kraft | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | Esteban Toledo | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | David Sutherland | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | Doug Tewell | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | David Edwards | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | David Frost | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T41 | Mike Hulbert | -8 | $4,719 | $6,331 |
| T52 | Steve Jurgensen | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Doug Martin | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Jeff Sluman | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Fuzzy Zoeller | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Charles Raulerson | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Woody Austin | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T52 | Cameron Beckman | -7 | $4,617 | |
| T59 | Deane Pappas | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T59 | Brett Quigley | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T59 | John Elliott | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T59 | Mike Sullivan | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T59 | Larry Rinker | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T59 | Robin Freeman | -6 | $4,340 | |
| T65 | Russ Cochran | -5 | $4,140 | |
| T65 | Barry Cheesman | -5 | $4,140 | |
| T65 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | -5 | $4,140 | |
| T65 | Dan Pohl | -5 | $4,140 | |
| T69 | Mark Carnevale | -4 | $3,980 | |
| T69 | Ben Bates | -4 | $3,980 | |
| T69 | Bob Friend | -4 | $3,980 | |
| T69 | Paul Stankowski | -4 | $3,980 | |
| T73 | Alan Bratton | -3 | $3,840 | |
| T73 | Curt Byrum | -3 | $3,840 | |
| T73 | Tim Loustalot | -3 | $3,840 | |
| 76 | Geoffrey Sisk | -2 | $2,883 | $3,760 +30% |
| T77 | Mark Wiebe | -1 | $3,660 | |
| T77 | Mike Springer | -1 | $3,660 | |
| T77 | Steve Lowery | -1 | $3,660 | |
| T77 | Katsumasa Miyamoto | -1 | $3,660 | |
| 81 | Ronnie Black | E | $2,744 | $3,560 +30% |
| 82 | Mac O'Grady | +7 | $3,520 | |
| MC | David Ogrin | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Clarence Rose | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Rummells | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Don Pooley | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Ron Streck | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Smith | E | $0 | |
| MC | Willie Wood | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Grant Waite | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Gallagher | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Sean Murphy | E | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Burns | E | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Stockton, Jr. | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Small | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Neal Lancaster | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Tommy Tolles | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Dave Barr | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Clearwater | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Michael Bradley | E | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Bryant | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | George Burns | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Danny Edwards | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Jay Delsing | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Trevor Dodds | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Donald | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Brad Fabel | E | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Fergus | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Blaine McCallister | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Andy North | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Robert Gamez | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Kelly Gibson | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Gilder | E | $0 | |
| MC | Wayne Grady | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Ken Green | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Dan Halldorson | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Morris Hatalsky | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Vance Heafner | E | $0 | |
| MC | Nolan Henke | E | $0 | |
| MC | Kenny Knox | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Fred Funk | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Arjun Atwal | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Riley | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bo Van Pelt | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Erik Ciotti | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Craig Miller | +19 | $0 | |
| MC | Judd Gibb | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Winkel | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris O'Connor | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Demetrios Arvanetes | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Ted Purdy | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | David Seawell | E | $0 | |
| MC | Paul Tesori | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Joel Kribel | E | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Wilkins | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Charles Warren | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Lee Porter | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Kevin Wentworth | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Ty Armstrong | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jeff Brehaut | +8 | $0 | |
| MC | Spike McRoy | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Chris Couch | E | $0 | |
| MC | Phil Tataurangi | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Gay | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Kent Jones | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Jimmy Green | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Charlie Rymer | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Jay Williamson | +4 | $0 | |
| WD | Mike Sposa | +5 | Not known | |
| WD | Wayne Levi | E | Not known | |
| WD | P.H. Horgan III | +4 | Not known | |
| WD | Gary Hallberg | -1 | Not known | |
| WD | Rik Massengale | +2 | Not known | |
| WD | Bob Lohr | +4 | Not known | |
| WD | Denis Watson | +4 | Not known | |
| WD | Gene Sauers | +4 | Not known |
John Deere Classic winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1999 John Deere Classic payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1999 John Deere Classic get?
J.L. Lewis won $360,000 from a $2,000,000 purse.
What was the 1999 John Deere Classic purse?
$2,000,000.
How much did last place get at the 1999 John Deere Classic?
The smallest check was $3,520, to Mac O'Grady (82).
How many players made the cut at the 1999 John Deere Classic?
82 players made the cut and finished, and 66 players missed it.