Don January's prize money by season
Don January's official prize money in the 6 seasons with published figures, 1963–1983. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Don January at the majors and The Players
Don January's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Don January's PGA Tour wins
9 wins on record, 1960–1976, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | MONY Tournament of Champions | $225,000 |
| 1975 | San Antonio Texas Open | $125,000 |
| 1970 | Greater Jacksonville Open | $100,000 |
| 1968 | Tournament of Champions | $150,000 |
| 1967 | PGA Championship | $150,000 |
| 1966 | Philadelphia Golf Classic | $110,000 |
| 1963 | Tucson Open Invitational | $25,000 |
| 1961 | St. Paul Open Invitational | $30,000 |
| 1960 | Tucson Open Invitational | $20,000 |
Don January's wins, then and now
What each of January's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Don January won the 1967 PGA Championship and was paid $25,000. That is about $249K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 15 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | PGA Championship | $25,000 | $248,995 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Don January earnings FAQ
How much did Don January earn in his career?
Don January earned $313,351 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 6 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Don January's earnings be worth today?
About $1,756,025 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $313,351 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Don January win?
1: 1967 PGA Championship.
What was Don January's best money-list finish?
No. 9.