Reg Whitcombe at the majors and The Players
Reg Whitcombe's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | The Open Championship | T3 | $128 £29 | $3,058 |
| 1938 | The Open Championship | 1 | $489 £100 | $11,529 |
| 1937 | The Open Championship | 2 | $371 £75 | $8,570 |
| 1936 | The Open Championship | T8 | $75 £15 | $1,797 |
Reg Whitcombe's wins, then and now
What each of Whitcombe's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Reg Whitcombe won the 1938 The Open Championship and was paid $489. That is about $12K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.2M. That is 278 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | The Open Championship | $489 | $11,529 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
Reg Whitcombe earnings FAQ
How much did Reg Whitcombe earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Reg Whitcombe, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Reg Whitcombe win?
1: 1938 The Open Championship.