Bob Goalby's prize money by season
Bob Goalby's official prize money in the 6 seasons with published figures, 1961–1982. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Bob Goalby at the majors and The Players
Bob Goalby's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Bob Goalby's PGA Tour wins
11 wins on record, 1958–1971, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Bahamas National Open | $130,000 |
| 1970 | Heritage Golf Classic | $100,000 |
| 1969 | Robinson Open Golf Classic | $75,000 |
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | $100,000 |
| 1967 | San Diego Open Invitational | $71,000 |
| 1962 | Denver Open Invitational | $30,000 |
| 1962 | Insurance City Open Invitational | $35,000 |
| 1961 | St. Petersburg Open Invitational | $20,000 |
| 1961 | Los Angeles Open | $45,000 |
| 1960 | Coral Gables Open Invitational | $20,000 |
| 1958 | Greater Greensboro Open | $15,000 |
Bob Goalby's wins, then and now
What each of Goalby's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Bob Goalby won the 1968 Masters Tournament and was paid $20,000. That is about $191K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $4.5M. That is 24 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | $20,000 | $191,035 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Bob Goalby earnings FAQ
How much did Bob Goalby earn in his career?
Bob Goalby earned $157,863 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 6 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Bob Goalby's earnings be worth today?
About $1,632,584 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $157,863 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Bob Goalby win?
1: 1968 Masters Tournament.
What was Bob Goalby's best money-list finish?
No. 5.