Alf Padgham at the majors and The Players
Alf Padgham's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Open Championship | T7 | $60 £15 | $829 |
| 1938 | The Open Championship | T4 | $112 £23 | $2,641 |
| 1937 | The Open Championship | T7 | $79 £16 | $1,825 |
| 1936 | The Open Championship | 1 | $497 £100 | $11,908 |
| 1935 | The Open Championship | 2 | $368 £75 | $8,908 |
| 1934 | The Open Championship | 3 | $252 £50 | $6,256 |
Alf Padgham's wins, then and now
What each of Padgham's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Alf Padgham won the 1936 The Open Championship and was paid $497. That is about $12K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.2M. That is 269 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | The Open Championship | $497 | $11,908 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
Alf Padgham earnings FAQ
How much did Alf Padgham earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Alf Padgham, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Alf Padgham win?
1: 1936 The Open Championship.