Doug Ford's prize money by season
Doug Ford's official prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures, 1958–1981. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Doug Ford at the majors and The Players
Doug Ford's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Doug Ford's PGA Tour wins
7 wins on record, 1958–1963, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canadian Open | $50,000 |
| 1962 | Eastern Open Invitational | $35,000 |
| 1962 | Bing Crosby National Pro-Am | $50,000 |
| 1961 | 500 Festival Open Invitation | $50,000 |
| 1960 | 500 Festival Open Invitation | $50,000 |
| 1959 | Canadian Open | $25,000 |
| 1958 | Pensacola Open Invitational | $15,000 |
Doug Ford's wins, then and now
What each of Ford's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Doug Ford's 2 wins in the majors and The Players paid $14K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $166K.
His first, the 1955 PGA Championship, paid $5,000. His biggest check was $8,750, at the 1957 Masters Tournament.
Winning the same events today would pay $8.2M. That is 49 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PGA Championship | $5,000 | $62,043 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | $8,750 | $103,487 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Doug Ford earnings FAQ
How much did Doug Ford earn in his career?
Doug Ford earned $87,921 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Doug Ford's earnings be worth today?
About $994,261 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $87,921 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Doug Ford win?
2: 1955 PGA Championship, 1957 Masters Tournament.
What was Doug Ford's best money-list finish?
No. 6.