Bobby Nichols's prize money by season
Bobby Nichols's official prize money in the 9 seasons with published figures, 1962–1985. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Bobby Nichols at the majors and The Players
Bobby Nichols's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Bobby Nichols's PGA Tour wins
12 wins on record, 1962–1974, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canadian Open | $200,000 |
| 1974 | Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational | $170,000 |
| 1973 | Westchester Classic | $250,000 |
| 1970 | Dow Jones Open Invitational | $300,000 |
| 1968 | PGA National Team Championship | $100,000 |
| 1966 | Minnesota Golf Classic | $100,000 |
| 1965 | Houston Classic | $75,000 |
| 1964 | Carling World Open | $200,000 |
| 1964 | PGA Championship | $100,000 |
| 1963 | Seattle Open Invitational | $35,000 |
| 1962 | Houston Classic | $50,000 |
| 1962 | St. Petersburg Open Invitational | $20,000 |
Bobby Nichols's wins, then and now
What each of Nichols's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Bobby Nichols won the 1964 PGA Championship and was paid $18,000. That is about $193K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 19 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | PGA Championship | $18,000 | $192,811 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Bobby Nichols earnings FAQ
How much did Bobby Nichols earn in his career?
Bobby Nichols earned $190,285 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 9 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Bobby Nichols's earnings be worth today?
About $1,710,161 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $190,285 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Bobby Nichols win?
1: 1964 PGA Championship.
What was Bobby Nichols's best money-list finish?
No. 5.