Ralph Guldahl at the majors and The Players
Ralph Guldahl's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1972 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1971 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1970 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1969 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T35 | Not known | — |
| 1946 | Masters Tournament | 48 | Not known | — |
| 1942 | Masters Tournament | 21 | Not known | — |
| 1941 | Masters Tournament | T14 | Not known | — |
| 1940 | PGA Championship | T3 | $350 | $8,301 |
| 1940 | U.S. Open | T5 | $325 | $7,708 |
| 1940 | Masters Tournament | T14 | Not known | — |
| 1939 | U.S. Open | T7 | $325 | $7,764 |
| 1939 | Masters Tournament | 1 | $1,500 | $35,832 |
| 1938 | U.S. Open | 1 | $1,000 | $23,577 |
| 1938 | Masters Tournament | T2 | $700 | $16,504 |
| 1937 | U.S. Open | 1 | $1,000 | $23,099 |
| 1937 | Masters Tournament | 2 | $800 | $18,479 |
| 1936 | U.S. Open | T8 | $137 | $3,282 |
| 1934 | U.S. Open | T8 | $116 | $2,880 |
Ralph Guldahl's wins, then and now
What each of Guldahl's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Ralph Guldahl's 3 wins in the majors and The Players paid $4K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $83K.
His first, the 1937 U.S. Open, paid $1,000. His biggest check was $1,500, at the 1939 Masters Tournament.
Winning the same events today would pay $13.5M. That is 164 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | U.S. Open | $1,000 | $23,099 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1938 | U.S. Open | $1,000 | $23,577 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1939 | Masters Tournament | $1,500 | $35,832 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Ralph Guldahl earnings FAQ
How much did Ralph Guldahl earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Ralph Guldahl, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Ralph Guldahl win?
3: 1937 U.S. Open, 1938 U.S. Open, 1939 Masters Tournament.