Ian Baker-Finch's prize money by season
Ian Baker-Finch's official prize money in the 8 seasons with published figures, 1985–1994. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Ian Baker-Finch at the majors and The Players
Ian Baker-Finch's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Ian Baker-Finch's PGA Tour wins
2 wins on record, 1989–1991, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Open Championship | $900,000 |
| 1989 | Southwestern Bell Colonial | $1,000,000 |
Ian Baker-Finch's wins, then and now
What each of Baker-Finch's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Ian Baker-Finch's 2 wins in the majors and The Players paid $339K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $870K.
His first, the 1989 Southwestern Bell Colonial, paid $180,000. His biggest check was $180,000, at the 1989 Southwestern Bell Colonial.
Winning the same events today would pay $5.0M. That is 6 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Southwestern Bell Colonial | $180,000 | $482,417 | $1,782,000 (2026) |
| 1991 | The Open Championship | $159,066 | $388,045 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
Ian Baker-Finch earnings FAQ
How much did Ian Baker-Finch earn in his career?
Ian Baker-Finch earned $2,078,743 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 8 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Ian Baker-Finch's earnings be worth today?
About $5,171,928 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $2,078,743 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Ian Baker-Finch win?
1: 1991 The Open Championship.
What was Ian Baker-Finch's best money-list finish?
No. 13.