Craig Wood at the majors and The Players
Craig Wood's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | 70 | $300 | $3,667 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | 62 | $250 | $3,102 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | 71 | $250 | $3,094 |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | 62 | $200 | $2,483 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | 59 | $200 | $2,503 |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | 34 | Not known | — |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T43 | Not known | — |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T53 | Not known | — |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1942 | PGA Championship | T5 | $300 | $6,102 |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | T23 | Not known | — |
| 1941 | U.S. Open | 1 | $1,000 | $22,563 |
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $1,500 | $33,845 |
| 1940 | U.S. Open | 4 | $600 | $14,230 |
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | T7 | $200 | $4,743 |
| 1939 | U.S. Open | 2 | $800 | $19,110 |
| 1939 | Masters Tournament | 6 | $300 | $7,166 |
| 1938 | Masters Tournament | T34 | Not known | — |
| 1937 | Masters Tournament | T26 | Not known | — |
| 1936 | PGA Championship | T3 | $250 | $5,990 |
| 1936 | Masters Tournament | T20 | Not known | — |
| 1935 | Masters Tournament | 2 | $800 | $19,366 |
| 1934 | PGA Championship | 2 | $500 | $12,413 |
| 1934 | Masters Tournament | 2 | $800 | $19,860 |
Craig Wood's wins, then and now
What each of Wood's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Craig Wood's 2 wins in the majors and The Players paid $2K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $56K.
His first, the 1941 Masters Tournament, paid $1,500. His biggest check was $1,500, at the 1941 Masters Tournament.
Winning the same events today would pay $9.0M. That is 160 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | $1,500 | $33,845 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1941 | U.S. Open | $1,000 | $22,563 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Craig Wood earnings FAQ
How much did Craig Wood earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Craig Wood, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Craig Wood win?
2: 1941 Masters Tournament, 1941 U.S. Open.