Herman Keiser at the majors and The Players
Herman Keiser's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1972 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1971 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1970 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1969 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1966 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | 45 | $750 | $8,137 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T56 | $250 | $3,102 |
| 1951 | Masters Tournament | T39 | Not known | — |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | T14 | $261 | $3,603 |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | T11 | $303 | $4,228 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T10 | $250 | $3,455 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T24 | Not known | — |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $2,500 | $42,559 |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | T23 | Not known | — |
Herman Keiser's wins, then and now
What each of Keiser's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Herman Keiser won the 1946 Masters Tournament and was paid $2,500. That is about $43K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $4.5M. That is 106 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | $2,500 | $42,559 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Herman Keiser earnings FAQ
How much did Herman Keiser earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Herman Keiser, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Herman Keiser win?
1: 1946 Masters Tournament.