Johnny Miller's prize money by season
Johnny Miller's official prize money in the 17 seasons with published figures, 1973–1994. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
| Season | Money list | Official prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | No. 81 | $225,000 | $504,332 |
| 1992 | No. 269 | $4,312 | $10,210 |
| 1991 | No. 269 | $2,864 | $6,987 |
| 1990 | No. 235 | $8,900 | $22,631 |
| 1989 | No. 150 | $66,174 | $177,353 |
| 1988 | No. 169 | $31,989 | $89,872 |
| 1987 | No. 78 | $139,398 | $407,604 |
| 1986 | No. 118 | $71,444 | $216,560 |
| 1985 | No. 64 | $126,616 | $391,080 |
| 1984 | No. 47 | $139,422 | $445,903 |
| 1983 | No. 14 | $230,186 | $767,847 |
| 1982 | No. 20 | $169,065 | $582,079 |
| 1981 | No. 12 | $193,167 | $705,838 |
| 1980 | No. 30 | $127,117 | $512,493 |
| 1975 | No. 2 | $226,118 | $1,395,962 |
| 1974 | No. 1 | $353,021 | $2,378,677 |
| 1973 | No. 9 | $127,833 | $956,567 |
Johnny Miller at the majors and The Players
Johnny Miller's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
Johnny Miller's PGA Tour wins
25 wins on record, 1971–1994, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | $1,250,000 |
| 1987 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | $600,000 |
| 1983 | Honda Inverrary Classic | $400,000 |
| 1982 | Wickes-Andy Williams San Diego Open | $300,000 |
| 1981 | Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open | $300,000 |
| 1981 | Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open | $300,000 |
| 1980 | Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic | $300,000 |
| 1976 | The Open Championship | $75,000 |
| 1976 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | $180,000 |
| 1976 | NBC Tucson Open | $200,000 |
| 1975 | Kaiser International Open Invitational | $175,000 |
| 1975 | Bob Hope Desert Classic | $160,000 |
| 1975 | Dean Martin Tucson Open | $200,000 |
| 1975 | Phoenix Open | $150,000 |
| 1974 | Kaiser International Open Invitational | $150,000 |
| 1974 | World Open Golf Championship | $300,000 |
| 1974 | Westchester Classic | $250,000 |
| 1974 | Tournament of Champions | $200,000 |
| 1974 | Sea Pines Heritage Classic | $200,000 |
| 1974 | Dean Martin Tucson Open | $150,000 |
| 1974 | Phoenix Open | $150,000 |
| 1974 | Bing Crosby National Pro-Am | $138,750 |
| 1973 | U.S. Open | $227,200 |
| 1972 | Sea Pines Heritage Classic | $125,000 |
| 1971 | Southern Open Invitational | $100,000 |
Johnny Miller's wins, then and now
What each of Miller's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Johnny Miller's 8 wins in the majors and The Players paid $616K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $2.0M.
His first, the 1973 U.S. Open, paid $35,000. His biggest check was $225,000, at the 1994 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Winning the same events today would pay $21.8M. That is 11 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | U.S. Open | $35,000 | $261,903 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1976 | The Open Championship | $13,536 | $79,026 | $3,200,000 (2026) |
| 1980 | Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic | $54,000 | $217,710 | $1,728,000 (2026) |
| 1981 | Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open | $54,000 | $197,318 | $1,710,000 (2021) |
| 1982 | Wickes-Andy Williams San Diego Open | $54,000 | $185,918 | $1,728,000 (2026) |
| 1983 | Honda Inverrary Classic | $72,000 | $240,175 | $1,728,000 (2026) |
| 1987 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | $108,000 | $315,795 | $3,600,000 (2026) |
| 1994 | AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am | $225,000 | $504,332 | $3,600,000 (2026) |
Johnny Miller earnings FAQ
How much did Johnny Miller earn in his career?
Johnny Miller earned $2,242,626 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 17 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Johnny Miller's earnings be worth today?
About $9,571,993 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $2,242,626 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Johnny Miller win?
2: 1973 U.S. Open, 1976 The Open Championship.
Did Johnny Miller lead the PGA Tour money list?
Yes, 1 time: 1974.