Gene Sarazen at the majors and The Players
Gene Sarazen's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Gene Sarazen's wins, then and now
What each of Sarazen's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Gene Sarazen won the 1935 Masters Tournament and was paid $1,500. That is about $36K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $4.5M. That is 124 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Masters Tournament | $1,500 | $36,311 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Gene Sarazen earnings FAQ
How much did Gene Sarazen earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Gene Sarazen, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Gene Sarazen win?
1: 1935 Masters Tournament.