Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Ken Venturi finished -2 and took 19% of the purse. That $17,000 is worth about $182,100 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1964 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1964 U.S. Open prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Venturi | -2 | $17,500 | $17,000 -3% |
| 2 | Tommy Jacobs | +2 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| 3 | Bob Charles | +3 | $6,000 | |
| 4 | Billy Casper | +5 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| T5 | Gay Brewer | +6 | $3,166 | $3,750 |
| T5 | Arnold Palmer | +6 | $3,166 | $3,750 |
| 7 | Bill Collins | +7 | $3,000 | |
| 8 | Dow Finsterwald | +8 | $1,875 | $2,500 +33% |
| T9 | Johnny Pott | +9 | $1,950 | |
| T9 | Bob Rosburg | +9 | $1,950 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1964 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1964 U.S. Open get?
Ken Venturi won $17,000 from a $88,000 purse.
What was the 1964 U.S. Open purse?
$88,000.