Jim Turnesa at the majors and The Players
Jim Turnesa's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | T39 | $500 | $5,617 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | T35 | $350 | $4,030 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T22 | $630 | $7,700 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | 48 | $250 | $3,102 |
| 1954 | The Open Championship | T5 | $302 £108 | $3,737 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T60 | $250 | $3,094 |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | T27 | $200 | $2,483 |
| 1952 | PGA Championship | 1 | $3,500 | $43,798 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | T46 | Not known | — |
| 1949 | U.S. Open | T4 | $700 | $9,768 |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $440 | $6,140 |
| 1948 | U.S. Open | 3 | $1,000 | $13,819 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T44 | Not known | — |
| 1946 | PGA Championship | T5 | $500 | $8,512 |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | T37 | Not known | — |
| 1942 | PGA Championship | 2 | $750 | $15,256 |
Jim Turnesa's wins, then and now
What each of Turnesa's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Jim Turnesa won the 1952 PGA Championship and was paid $3,500. That is about $44K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 84 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PGA Championship | $3,500 | $43,798 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Jim Turnesa earnings FAQ
How much did Jim Turnesa earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Jim Turnesa, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Jim Turnesa win?
1: 1952 PGA Championship.