Our source lists prize money for the top 11 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Lee Trevino finished E and took 16% of the purse. That $30,000 is worth about $246,156 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1971 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1971 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 | Lee Trevino | E | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| 2 | Jack Nicklaus | E | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| T3 | Jim Colbert | +2 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| T3 | Bob Rosburg | +2 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| T5 | George Archer | +3 | $7,000 | $6,500 |
| T5 | Johnny Miller | +3 | $7,000 | $6,500 |
| T5 | Jim Simons Amateur | +3 | $7,000 | Not known |
| 8 | Ray Floyd | +4 | $3,325 | $5,000 +50% |
| T9 | Gay Brewer | +5 | $3,325 | |
| T9 | Larry Hinson | +5 | $3,325 | |
| T9 | Bobby Nichols | +5 | $3,325 | |
| T9 | Bert Yancey | +5 | $3,325 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
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1971 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1971 U.S. Open get?
Lee Trevino won $30,000 from a $192,200 purse.
What was the 1971 U.S. Open purse?
$192,200.