Fred Daly at the majors and The Players
Fred Daly's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | The Open Championship | 3 | $280 £100 | $3,504 |
| 1951 | The Open Championship | T4 | $174 £62 | $2,227 |
| 1950 | The Open Championship | T3 | $244 £87 | $3,368 |
| 1948 | The Open Championship | 2 | $403 £100 | $5,569 |
| 1947 | The Open Championship | 1 | $604 £150 | $8,989 |
| 1946 | The Open Championship | T8 | $60 £15 | $1,021 |
Fred Daly's wins, then and now
What each of Daly's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Fred Daly won the 1947 The Open Championship and was paid $604. That is about $9K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.2M. That is 356 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | The Open Championship | $604 | $8,989 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
Fred Daly earnings FAQ
How much did Fred Daly earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Fred Daly, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Fred Daly win?
1: 1947 The Open Championship.