Hal Sutton finished -18 and took 18% of the purse. That $306,000 is worth about $623,687 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1998 Westin Texas Open purse was split
Every paid player in finishing order. The top 10 took 59% of the money, and the dashed line marks the smallest check.
1998 Westin Texas 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 | Hal Sutton | -18 | $252,000 | $306,000 +21% |
| T2 | Jay Haas | -17 | $123,200 | $149,600 |
| T2 | Justin Leonard | -17 | $123,200 | $149,600 |
| T4 | Steve Lowery | -15 | $67,200 | $66,938 |
| T4 | Andrew Magee | -15 | $67,200 | $66,938 |
| T4 | Mike Reid | -15 | $67,200 | $66,938 |
| T4 | Loren Roberts | -15 | $67,200 | $66,938 |
| T8 | Scott Gump | -14 | $51,000 | |
| T8 | Jeff Maggert | -14 | $51,000 | |
| 10 | Corey Pavin | -13 | $33,600 | $45,900 +37% |
| T11 | Ted Tryba | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Mike Springer | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Steve Jones | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Bill Glasson | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Tommy Armour III | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Jim Carter | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Clark Dennis | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Bob Estes | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T11 | Stewart Cink | -12 | $31,733 | |
| T20 | Frank Lickliter II | -11 | $12,982 | $19,108 |
| T20 | Fred Funk | -11 | $12,982 | $19,108 |
| T20 | Gary Hallberg | -11 | $12,982 | $19,108 |
| T20 | J.L. Lewis | -11 | $12,982 | $19,108 |
| T20 | John Riegger | -11 | $12,982 | $19,108 |
| T25 | Brad Fabel | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T25 | Dan Forsman | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T25 | Ronnie Black | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T25 | Bradley Hughes | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T25 | Mike Small | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T25 | John Maginnes | -10 | $12,977 | |
| T31 | Jay Delsing | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T31 | Larry Rinker | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T31 | Lee Rinker | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T31 | Blaine McCallister | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T31 | Jim Estes | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T31 | Richard Zokol | -9 | $7,940 | $9,860 |
| T37 | Esteban Toledo | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | David Ogrin | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | John Huston | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | Brandel Chamblee | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | David Frost | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | Robert Allenby | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | Mike Weir | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T37 | Pete Jordan | -8 | $7,140 | |
| T45 | D.A. Weibring | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Steve Flesch | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Mark Carnevale | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Tom Byrum | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Len Mattiace | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Tim Loustalot | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Jim McGovern | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T45 | Doug Tewell | -7 | $4,679 | |
| T53 | Bob Tway | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T53 | Duffy Waldorf | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T53 | Jim Gallagher, Jr. | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T53 | Donnie Hammond | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T53 | Mark Wurtz | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T53 | Vance Veazey | -6 | $3,899 | |
| T59 | J.J. Henry | -5 | $3,706 | |
| T59 | Ken Green | -5 | $3,706 | |
| T59 | Doug Martin | -5 | $3,706 | |
| T59 | Ben Bates | -5 | $3,706 | |
| T59 | Bobby Wadkins | -5 | $3,706 | |
| T64 | Chris Smith | -4 | $3,553 | |
| T64 | Clarence Rose | -4 | $3,553 | |
| T64 | Craig Barlow | -4 | $3,553 | |
| T64 | J.P. Hayes | -4 | $3,553 | |
| T68 | Kent Jones | -3 | $3,400 | |
| T68 | Greg Gregory | -3 | $3,400 | |
| T68 | Greg Kraft | -3 | $3,400 | |
| T68 | Barry Cheesman | -3 | $3,400 | |
| T68 | Steve Jurgensen | -3 | $3,400 | |
| T73 | Curt Byrum | -2 | $3,247 | |
| T73 | Dan Pohl | -2 | $3,247 | |
| T73 | Harrison Frazar | -2 | $3,247 | |
| T73 | Brett Quigley | -2 | $3,247 | |
| T77 | Mike Brisky | -1 | $2,604 | $3,128 |
| T77 | Larry Mize | -1 | $2,604 | $3,128 |
| T77 | P.H. Horgan III | -1 | $2,604 | $3,128 |
| 80 | Dave Rummells | +1 | $2,520 | $3,060 +21% |
| MC | Ted Schulz | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Tony Sills | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Jim Nelford | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Mac O'Grady | +14 | $0 | |
| MC | Steve Parker | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Lohr | +13 | $0 | |
| MC | Tom Purtzer | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Kenny Perry | E | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Pfeil | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Greg Twiggs | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Stan Utley | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Robert Thompson | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Lance Ten Broeck | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Fred Wadsworth | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Dan Halldorson | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Robert Gamez | E | $0 | |
| MC | Kelly Gibson | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bob Gilder | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Ernie Gonzalez | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Kamm | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Tom Kite | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Barry Jaeckel | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Dick Mast | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Donald | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | R.W. Eaks | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Danny Edwards | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | David Edwards | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Fergus | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Pat Fitzsimons | +10 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Claar | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Clampett | +11 | $0 | |
| MC | Russ Cochran | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Cole | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Andy Bean | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Chip Beck | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Phil Blackmar | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Mark Brooks | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Billy Ray Brown | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | Kevin Wentworth | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Mike Heinen | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Omar Uresti | E | $0 | |
| MC | Hugh Royer III | +2 | $0 | |
| MC | John Adams | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | John Morse | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Guy Boros | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Bobby Gage | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | David Sutherland | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Henninger | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brian Cook | +26 | $0 | |
| MC | Niclas Fasth | +6 | $0 | |
| MC | Gabriel Hjertstedt | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Richie Coughlan | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Keith Nolan | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Iain Steel | +3 | $0 | |
| MC | Casey Brown | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Hank Kuehne | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Tim O'Neil | +5 | $0 | |
| MC | Ed Brooks | +7 | $0 | |
| MC | Dicky Pride | +9 | $0 | |
| MC | Jim Barker | +1 | $0 | |
| MC | Brent Geiberger | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Cameron Beckman | +4 | $0 | |
| MC | Joe Daley | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Guy Hill | +11 | $0 | |
| MC | Anthony Rodriguez | +14 | $0 | |
| MC | Tim Herron | -1 | $0 | |
| MC | Rene Rangel | +9 | $0 | |
| DQ | Lan Gooch | +8 | Not known | |
| DQ | Jimmy Johnston | +6 | Not known | |
| DQ | David Peoples | -1 | Not known | |
| WD | Rocco Mediate | -1 | Not known | |
| WD | Sonny Skinner | +7 | Not known | |
| WD | Mike Standly | +1 | Not known | |
| WD | Rex Caldwell | Not known |
Valero Texas Open winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1998 Westin Texas Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1998 Westin Texas Open get?
Hal Sutton won $306,000 from a $1,700,000 purse.
What was the 1998 Westin Texas Open purse?
$1,700,000.
How much did last place get at the 1998 Westin Texas Open?
The smallest check was $3,060, to Dave Rummells (80).
How many players made the cut at the 1998 Westin Texas Open?
80 players made the cut and finished, and 67 players missed it.