Bob Rosburg's prize money by season
Bob Rosburg's official prize money in the 3 seasons with published figures, 1958–1980. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Bob Rosburg at the majors and The Players
Bob Rosburg's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | MC | $0 | — |
| 1982 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | MC | $0 | — |
| 1980 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | T66 | $562 | $2,268 |
| 1972 | Masters Tournament | T45 | $1,600 | $12,712 |
| 1971 | U.S. Open | T3 | $9,000 | $73,847 |
| 1971 | PGA Championship | T9 | $4,800 | $39,385 |
| 1970 | Masters Tournament | 44 | $1,500 | $12,836 |
| 1969 | U.S. Open | T2 | $11,000 | $99,627 |
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | T30 | $1,400 | $13,372 |
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | T21 | $1,700 | $16,932 |
| 1966 | Masters Tournament | T10 | $1,770 | $18,118 |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1964 | U.S. Open | T9 | $1,950 | $20,888 |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | DQ | Not known | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | T15 | $1,300 | $14,449 |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | T20 | $875 | $9,830 |
| 1959 | PGA Championship | 1 | $8,250 | $94,031 |
| 1959 | U.S. Open | 2 | $6,600 | $75,225 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | T30 | $350 | $3,989 |
| 1958 | U.S. Open | T5 | $1,625 | $18,708 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | 16 | $675 | $8,250 |
| 1955 | U.S. Open | T5 | $870 | $10,796 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $1,333 | $16,541 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T6 | $1,042 | $12,894 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | 53 | Not known | — |
Bob Rosburg's PGA Tour wins
3 wins on record, 1959–1972, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | $145,000 |
| 1961 | Bing Crosby National Pro-Am | $50,000 |
| 1959 | PGA Championship | $50,000 |
Bob Rosburg's wins, then and now
What each of Rosburg's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Bob Rosburg won the 1959 PGA Championship and was paid $8,250. That is about $94K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 39 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | PGA Championship | $8,250 | $94,031 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Bob Rosburg earnings FAQ
How much did Bob Rosburg earn in his career?
Bob Rosburg earned $57,410 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 3 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Bob Rosburg's earnings be worth today?
About $653,094 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $57,410 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Bob Rosburg win?
1: 1959 PGA Championship.
What was Bob Rosburg's best money-list finish?
No. 7.