Walter Burkemo at the majors and The Players
Walter Burkemo's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1963 | U.S. Open | T8 | $1,875 | $20,341 |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | T43 | $750 | $8,137 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | T11 | $1,667 | $18,529 |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | T6 | $2,800 | $31,455 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | T22 | $1,275 | $14,532 |
| 1958 | U.S. Open | T5 | $1,625 | $18,708 |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1957 | PGA Championship | 3 | $3,500 | $41,395 |
| 1957 | U.S. Open | T4 | $1,380 | $16,321 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T17 | $660 | $8,067 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T15 | $563 | $6,986 |
| 1954 | PGA Championship | 2 | $3,000 | $37,122 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T22 | $443 | $5,482 |
| 1953 | PGA Championship | 1 | $5,000 | $62,063 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | T42 | $200 | $2,503 |
| 1951 | PGA Championship | 2 | $1,500 | $19,199 |
Walter Burkemo's wins, then and now
What each of Burkemo's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Walter Burkemo won the 1953 PGA Championship and was paid $5,000. That is about $62K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 59 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PGA Championship | $5,000 | $62,063 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Walter Burkemo earnings FAQ
How much did Walter Burkemo earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Walter Burkemo, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Walter Burkemo win?
1: 1953 PGA Championship.