Al Geiberger's prize money by season
Al Geiberger's official prize money in the 13 seasons with published figures, 1963–1987. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
| Season | Money list | Official prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | No. 212 | $8,640 | $25,264 |
| 1986 | No. 212 | $8,212 | $24,892 |
| 1985 | No. 176 | $11,001 | $33,979 |
| 1984 | No. 181 | $9,807 | $31,365 |
| 1983 | No. 172 | $13,477 | $44,956 |
| 1982 | No. 150 | $21,089 | $72,608 |
| 1981 | No. 181 | $8,508 | $31,088 |
| 1980 | No. 142 | $15,379 | $62,003 |
| 1976 | No. 5 | $194,821 | $1,137,405 |
| 1975 | No. 6 | $175,693 | $1,084,658 |
| 1966 | No. 10 | $63,220 | $647,118 |
| 1965 | No. 8 | $59,699 | $629,502 |
| 1963 | No. 8 | $34,126 | $370,224 |
Al Geiberger at the majors and The Players
Al Geiberger's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Al Geiberger's PGA Tour wins
11 wins on record, 1962–1979, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Colonial National Invitation | $300,000 |
| 1977 | Danny Thomas Memphis Classic | $200,000 |
| 1976 | Western Open | $200,000 |
| 1976 | Greater Greensboro Open | $230,000 |
| 1975 | Tournament Players Championship | $250,000 |
| 1975 | MONY Tournament of Champions | $200,000 |
| 1974 | Sahara Invitational | $135,000 |
| 1966 | PGA Championship | $150,000 |
| 1965 | American Golf Classic | $100,000 |
| 1963 | Almaden Open Invitational | $25,000 |
| 1962 | Ontario Open Invitational | $25,000 |
Al Geiberger's wins, then and now
What each of Geiberger's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Al Geiberger's 2 wins in the majors and The Players paid $75K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $565K.
His first, the 1966 PGA Championship, paid $25,000. His biggest check was $50,000, at the 1975 Tournament Players Championship.
Winning the same events today would pay $8.2M. That is 15 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PGA Championship | $25,000 | $255,899 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
| 1975 | Tournament Players Championship | $50,000 | $308,680 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Al Geiberger earnings FAQ
How much did Al Geiberger earn in his career?
Al Geiberger earned $623,672 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 13 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Al Geiberger's earnings be worth today?
About $4,195,062 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $623,672 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Al Geiberger win?
1: 1966 PGA Championship.
What was Al Geiberger's best money-list finish?
No. 5.