Jim Ferrier at the majors and The Players
Jim Ferrier's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | T5 | $3,700 | $39,633 |
| 1963 | PGA Championship | 7 | $2,750 | $29,834 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | PGA Championship | 2 | $5,500 | $61,786 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | WD | Not known | — |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | T16 | $443 | $5,499 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | T3 | $1,367 | $17,106 |
| 1951 | Masters Tournament | 7 | $525 | $6,720 |
| 1950 | U.S. Open | T5 | $500 | $6,903 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | 2 | $1,500 | $20,708 |
| 1949 | PGA Championship | T3 | $750 | $10,466 |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | T16 | $275 | $3,838 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $750 | $10,365 |
| 1947 | PGA Championship | 1 | $3,500 | $52,087 |
| 1947 | U.S. Open | T6 | $400 | $5,953 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T6 | $625 | $9,301 |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $683 | $11,627 |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | T15 | Not known | — |
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | T29 | Not known | — |
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | 26 | Not known | — |
Jim Ferrier's PGA Tour wins
1 win on record, 1961, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Almaden Open Invitational | $12,000 |
Jim Ferrier's wins, then and now
What each of Ferrier's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Jim Ferrier won the 1947 PGA Championship and was paid $3,500. That is about $52K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 71 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PGA Championship | $3,500 | $52,087 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Jim Ferrier earnings FAQ
How much did Jim Ferrier earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Jim Ferrier, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Jim Ferrier win?
1: 1947 PGA Championship.