Our source lists prize money for the top 9 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Arnold Palmer finished -4 and took 24% of the purse. That $14,400 is worth about $161,768 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1960 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1960 U.S. Open prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold Palmer | -4 | $12,000 | $14,400 +20% |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus Amateur | -2 | $6,600 | Not known |
| T3 | Julius Boros | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T3 | Dow Finsterwald | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T3 | Jack Fleck | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T3 | Dutch Harrison | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T3 | Ted Kroll | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T3 | Mike Souchak | -1 | $3,600 | $3,950 |
| T9 | Don Cherry Amateur | E | Not known | |
| T9 | Jerry Barber | E | $1,950 | |
| T9 | Ben Hogan | E | $1,950 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
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1960 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1960 U.S. Open get?
Arnold Palmer won $14,400 from a $60,720 purse.
What was the 1960 U.S. Open purse?
$60,720.