Paul Runyan at the majors and The Players
Paul Runyan's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | MC | $0 | — |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | T35 | $350 | $4,030 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1951 | U.S. Open | T6 | $387 | $4,953 |
| 1947 | U.S. Open | T6 | $400 | $5,953 |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | 3 | $600 | $12,205 |
| 1941 | U.S. Open | T5 | $413 | $9,319 |
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | T35 | Not known | — |
| 1940 | PGA Championship | T5 | $250 | $5,929 |
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | T12 | $50 | $1,186 |
| 1939 | PGA Championship | T5 | $250 | $5,972 |
| 1939 | U.S. Open | T9 | $175 | $4,180 |
| 1939 | Masters Tournament | T16 | Not known | — |
| 1938 | PGA Championship | 1 | $1,100 | $25,935 |
| 1938 | U.S. Open | T7 | $216 | $5,093 |
| 1938 | Masters Tournament | 4 | $500 | $11,789 |
| 1937 | Masters Tournament | T19 | Not known | — |
| 1936 | U.S. Open | T8 | $137 | $3,282 |
| 1936 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $450 | $10,782 |
| 1935 | PGA Championship | T5 | $200 | $4,841 |
| 1935 | U.S. Open | T10 | $95 | $2,300 |
| 1935 | Masters Tournament | 7 | $300 | $7,262 |
| 1934 | PGA Championship | 1 | $1,000 | $24,825 |
| 1934 | Masters Tournament | T3 | $550 | $13,654 |
Paul Runyan's wins, then and now
What each of Runyan's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Paul Runyan's 2 wins in the majors and The Players paid $2K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $51K.
His first, the 1934 PGA Championship, paid $1,000. His biggest check was $1,100, at the 1938 PGA Championship.
Winning the same events today would pay $7.4M. That is 145 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PGA Championship | $1,000 | $24,825 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
| 1938 | PGA Championship | $1,100 | $25,935 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Paul Runyan earnings FAQ
How much did Paul Runyan earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Paul Runyan, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Paul Runyan win?
2: 1934 PGA Championship, 1938 PGA Championship.