Orville Moody's prize money by season
Orville Moody's official prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures, 1980–1985. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Orville Moody at the majors and The Players
Orville Moody's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Orville Moody's PGA Tour wins
1 win on record, 1969, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | U.S. Open | $205,000 |
Orville Moody's wins, then and now
What each of Moody's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Orville Moody won the 1969 U.S. Open and was paid $30,000. That is about $272K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $4.5M. That is 17 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | U.S. Open | $30,000 | $271,711 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Orville Moody earnings FAQ
How much did Orville Moody earn in his career?
Orville Moody earned $22,061 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Orville Moody's earnings be worth today?
About $83,314 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $22,061 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Orville Moody win?
1: 1969 U.S. Open.
What was Orville Moody's best money-list finish?
No. 150.