Cary Middlecoff at the majors and The Players
Cary Middlecoff's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Cary Middlecoff's PGA Tour wins
3 wins on record, 1958–1961, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Memphis Open Invitational | $30,000 |
| 1959 | St. Petersburg Open Invitational | $15,000 |
| 1958 | Miller Open Invitational | $35,000 |
Cary Middlecoff's wins, then and now
What each of Middlecoff's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Cary Middlecoff's 3 wins in the majors and The Players paid $13K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $163K.
His first, the 1949 U.S. Open, paid $2,000. His biggest check was $6,000, at the 1956 U.S. Open.
Winning the same events today would pay $13.5M. That is 83 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | U.S. Open | $2,000 | $27,910 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | $5,000 | $62,043 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1956 | U.S. Open | $6,000 | $73,334 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Cary Middlecoff earnings FAQ
How much did Cary Middlecoff earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Cary Middlecoff, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Cary Middlecoff win?
3: 1949 U.S. Open, 1955 Masters Tournament, 1956 U.S. Open.