Bob Charles's prize money by season
Bob Charles's official prize money in the 3 seasons with published figures, 1983–1996. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Bob Charles at the majors and The Players
Bob Charles's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Bob Charles's PGA Tour wins
6 wins on record, 1963–1974, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Greater Greensboro Open | $220,000 |
| 1968 | Canadian Open | $125,000 |
| 1967 | Atlanta Classic | $110,000 |
| 1965 | Tucson Open Invitational | $46,000 |
| 1963 | The Open Championship | $8,500 |
| 1963 | Houston Classic | $50,000 |
Bob Charles's wins, then and now
What each of Charles's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Bob Charles won the 1963 The Open Championship and was paid $4,200. That is about $46K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.2M. That is 70 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Open Championship | $4,200 | $45,565 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
Bob Charles earnings FAQ
How much did Bob Charles earn in his career?
Bob Charles earned $13,253 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 3 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Bob Charles's earnings be worth today?
About $34,629 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $13,253 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Bob Charles win?
1: 1963 The Open Championship.
What was Bob Charles's best money-list finish?
No. 206.