Bob Hamilton at the majors and The Players
Bob Hamilton's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | 4 | $1,400 | $17,378 |
| 1952 | PGA Championship | T3 | $750 | $9,385 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | T40 | $200 | $2,503 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | T32 | Not known | — |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | T23 | $188 | $2,624 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T18 | $80 | $1,106 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T42 | Not known | — |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | 3 | $1,000 | $17,024 |
| 1944 | PGA Championship | 1 | $3,500 | $66,102 |
Bob Hamilton's wins, then and now
What each of Hamilton's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Bob Hamilton won the 1944 PGA Championship and was paid $3,500. That is about $66K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 56 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PGA Championship | $3,500 | $66,102 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Bob Hamilton earnings FAQ
How much did Bob Hamilton earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Bob Hamilton, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Bob Hamilton win?
1: 1944 PGA Championship.