Jerry Barber at the majors and The Players
Jerry Barber's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Jerry Barber's PGA Tour wins
5 wins on record, 1960–1963, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Azalea Open | $20,000 |
| 1961 | PGA Championship | $65,000 |
| 1961 | Azalea Open | $12,000 |
| 1960 | Tournament of Champions | $42,000 |
| 1960 | Yorba Linda Open Invitational | $20,000 |
Jerry Barber's wins, then and now
What each of Barber's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Jerry Barber won the 1961 PGA Championship and was paid $11,000. That is about $122K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $3.7M. That is 30 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PGA Championship | $11,000 | $122,264 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Jerry Barber earnings FAQ
How much did Jerry Barber earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Jerry Barber, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Jerry Barber win?
1: 1961 PGA Championship.