Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Tony Jacklin finished -7 and took 15% of the purse. That $30,000 is worth about $256,723 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1970 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1970 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 | Tony Jacklin | -7 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| 2 | Dave Hill | E | $11,000 | $15,000 +36% |
| T3 | Bob Charles | +1 | $9,000 | |
| T3 | Bob Lunn | +1 | $9,000 | |
| 5 | Ken Still | +3 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| 6 | Miller Barber | +4 | $5,000 | $6,000 +20% |
| 7 | Gay Brewer | +5 | $5,000 | |
| T8 | Billy Casper | +6 | $3,325 | |
| T8 | Bruce Devlin | +6 | $3,325 | |
| T8 | Lee Trevino | +6 | $3,325 | |
| T8 | Larry Ziegler | +6 | $3,325 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
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1970 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1970 U.S. Open get?
Tony Jacklin won $30,000 from a $195,700 purse.
What was the 1970 U.S. Open purse?
$195,700.