Jimmy Demaret at the majors and The Players
Jimmy Demaret's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | T35 | $1,050 | $11,072 |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | T32 | $850 | $9,105 |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | T43 | $750 | $8,137 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | T5 | $3,600 | $39,540 |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | T14 | $1,050 | $12,089 |
| 1957 | U.S. Open | 3 | $2,160 | $25,547 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | 3 | $2,625 | $31,046 |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T34 | $300 | $3,667 |
| 1954 | The Open Championship | T10 | $112 £40 | $1,386 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T29 | $333 | $4,121 |
| 1953 | U.S. Open | T4 | $816 | $10,129 |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | T45 | $200 | $2,483 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1951 | Masters Tournament | T30 | Not known | — |
| 1950 | PGA Championship | T3 | $750 | $10,354 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $2,400 | $33,132 |
| 1949 | PGA Championship | T5 | $500 | $6,977 |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | T8 | $312 | $4,354 |
| 1948 | U.S. Open | 2 | $1,500 | $20,729 |
| 1948 | PGA Championship | T3 | $750 | $10,365 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T18 | $80 | $1,106 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $2,500 | $37,205 |
| 1946 | PGA Championship | T3 | $750 | $12,768 |
| 1946 | U.S. Open | T6 | $350 | $5,958 |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $683 | $11,627 |
| 1942 | PGA Championship | T3 | $450 | $9,154 |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | 6 | $300 | $6,102 |
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | T12 | $100 | $2,256 |
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $1,500 | $35,576 |
| 1939 | Masters Tournament | T33 | Not known | — |
Jimmy Demaret's wins, then and now
What each of Demaret's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Jimmy Demaret's 3 wins in the majors and The Players paid $6K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $106K.
His first, the 1940 Masters Tournament, paid $1,500. His biggest check was $2,500, at the 1947 Masters Tournament.
Winning the same events today would pay $13.5M. That is 127 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | $1,500 | $35,576 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | $2,500 | $37,205 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | $2,400 | $33,132 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Jimmy Demaret earnings FAQ
How much did Jimmy Demaret earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Jimmy Demaret, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Jimmy Demaret win?
3: 1940 Masters Tournament, 1947 Masters Tournament, 1950 Masters Tournament.