Julius Boros's prize money by season
Julius Boros's official prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures, 1958–1968. The chart shows dollars of the day. The table adds each season in 2026 dollars.
Julius Boros at the majors and The Players
Julius Boros's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 | — |
| 1980 | Colonial National Invitation | MC | $0 | — |
| 1980 | Michelob-Houston Open | MC | $0 | — |
| 1980 | Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic | MC | $0 | — |
| 1974 | Masters Tournament | T26 | $1,850 | $12,465 |
| 1973 | U.S. Open | T7 | $6,000 | $44,898 |
| 1973 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1972 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1971 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1970 | Masters Tournament | T23 | $2,020 | $17,286 |
| 1969 | U.S. Open | T13 | $1,888 | $17,100 |
| 1969 | Masters Tournament | T33 | $1,425 | $12,906 |
| 1968 | PGA Championship | 1 | $25,000 | $238,794 |
| 1968 | Masters Tournament | T16 | $2,400 | $22,924 |
| 1967 | PGA Championship | T5 | $6,500 | $64,739 |
| 1967 | Masters Tournament | 5 | $5,500 | $54,779 |
| 1966 | PGA Championship | T6 | $5,000 | $51,180 |
| 1966 | Masters Tournament | T28 | $1,175 | $12,027 |
| 1965 | U.S. Open | T4 | $6,500 | $68,540 |
| 1965 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1964 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1963 | U.S. Open | 1 | $17,500 | $189,853 |
| 1963 | Masters Tournament | T3 | $7,000 | $75,941 |
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | T11 | $1,450 | $15,926 |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1960 | U.S. Open | T3 | $3,950 | $44,374 |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | 5 | $4,200 | $47,182 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | T8 | $1,740 | $19,832 |
| 1958 | PGA Championship | T5 | $1,600 | $18,421 |
| 1958 | U.S. Open | 3 | $3,000 | $34,539 |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | T39 | $350 | $4,030 |
| 1957 | U.S. Open | T4 | $1,380 | $16,321 |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | U.S. Open | T2 | $2,650 | $32,389 |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T24 | $480 | $5,867 |
| 1955 | U.S. Open | T5 | $870 | $10,796 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T4 | $1,333 | $16,541 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T16 | $563 | $6,967 |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | T10 | $523 | $6,492 |
| 1952 | U.S. Open | 1 | $4,000 | $50,055 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | T7 | $625 | $7,821 |
| 1951 | U.S. Open | T4 | $700 | $8,959 |
| 1951 | Masters Tournament | 17 | $338 | $4,326 |
| 1950 | U.S. Open | 9 | $300 | $4,142 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | T35 | Not known | — |
Julius Boros's PGA Tour wins
13 wins on record, 1958–1968, with each tournament's total purse. Our season schedules start in 1958.
| Season | Tournament | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Westchester Classic | $250,000 |
| 1968 | PGA Championship | $150,000 |
| 1967 | Buick Open Invitational | $100,000 |
| 1967 | Florida Citrus Open Invitational | $115,000 |
| 1967 | Phoenix Open Invitational | $70,000 |
| 1964 | Greater Greensboro Open | $45,000 |
| 1963 | U.S. Open | $90,000 |
| 1963 | Buick Open Invitational | $50,000 |
| 1963 | Colonial National Invitation | $60,000 |
| 1960 | Colonial National Invitation | $30,000 |
| 1959 | Dallas Open Invitational | $25,000 |
| 1958 | Carling Open Invitational | $25,000 |
| 1958 | Arlington Hotel Open | $20,000 |
Julius Boros's wins, then and now
What each of Boros's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Julius Boros's 3 wins in the majors and The Players paid $46K in total. In 2026 dollars, that is about $479K.
His first, the 1952 U.S. Open, paid $4,000. His biggest check was $25,000, at the 1968 PGA Championship.
Winning the same events today would pay $12.7M. That is 27 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | U.S. Open | $4,000 | $50,055 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1963 | U.S. Open | $17,500 | $189,853 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
| 1968 | PGA Championship | $25,000 | $238,794 | $3,690,000 (2026) |
Julius Boros earnings FAQ
How much did Julius Boros earn in his career?
Julius Boros earned $382,270 in official PGA Tour prize money in the 4 seasons with published figures. His full career total is not known.
What would Julius Boros's earnings be worth today?
About $3,861,893 in 2026 dollars, adjusting each season's $382,270 total for inflation with the consumer price index.
How many majors did Julius Boros win?
3: 1952 U.S. Open, 1963 U.S. Open, 1968 PGA Championship.
What was Julius Boros's best money-list finish?
No. 3.