Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Jack Nicklaus finished -1 and took 24% of the purse. That $17,500 is worth about $192,206 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1962 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1962 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 | Jack Nicklaus | -1 | $14,000 | $17,500 +25% |
| 2 | Arnold Palmer | -1 | $6,000 | $10,500 +75% |
| T3 | Bobby Nichols | +1 | $5,500 | |
| T3 | Phil Rodgers | +1 | $5,500 | |
| 5 | Gay Brewer | +3 | $4,000 | |
| T6 | Tommy Jacobs | +4 | $2,616 | $2,750 |
| T6 | Gary Player | +4 | $2,616 | $2,750 |
| T8 | Doug Ford | +6 | $1,767 | |
| T8 | Gene Littler | +6 | $1,767 | |
| T8 | Billy Maxwell | +6 | $1,767 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
This year is labeled. Full tournament history →
1962 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1962 U.S. Open get?
Jack Nicklaus won $17,500 from a $73,800 purse.
What was the 1962 U.S. Open purse?
$73,800.