Lew Worsham at the majors and The Players
Lew Worsham's finishes in golf's biggest events, with the prize money wherever it was published.
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize money | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Masters Tournament | T29 | $500 | $5,492 |
| 1961 | Masters Tournament | T22 | $1,000 | $11,115 |
| 1960 | Masters Tournament | 44 | $500 | $5,617 |
| 1959 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1958 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1957 | Masters Tournament | CUT | $0 | — |
| 1956 | Masters Tournament | T34 | $300 | $3,667 |
| 1955 | PGA Championship | T5 | $500 | $6,204 |
| 1955 | Masters Tournament | T49 | $250 | $3,102 |
| 1954 | Masters Tournament | T12 | $631 | $7,808 |
| 1953 | Masters Tournament | 44 | $200 | $2,483 |
| 1952 | U.S. Open | T7 | $350 | $4,380 |
| 1952 | Masters Tournament | T7 | $625 | $7,821 |
| 1951 | Masters Tournament | T3 | $1,163 | $14,885 |
| 1950 | Masters Tournament | T42 | Not known | — |
| 1949 | Masters Tournament | 6 | $330 | $4,605 |
| 1948 | U.S. Open | 6 | $500 | $6,910 |
| 1948 | Masters Tournament | T30 | Not known | — |
| 1947 | PGA Championship | T5 | $500 | $7,441 |
| 1947 | U.S. Open | 1 | $2,500 | $37,205 |
| 1947 | Masters Tournament | T33 | Not known | — |
Lew Worsham's wins, then and now
What each of Worsham's major and Players wins paid, its value in 2026 dollars, and what the same title pays now.
Lew Worsham won the 1947 U.S. Open and was paid $2,500. That is about $37K in 2026 dollars.
Winning the same event today would pay $4.5M. That is 121 times as much, even after inflation.
| Year | Tournament | Paid | In 2026 dollars | Winner's share now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | U.S. Open | $2,500 | $37,205 | $4,500,000 (2026) |
Lew Worsham earnings FAQ
How much did Lew Worsham earn in his career?
Season-by-season prize money isn't published for Lew Worsham, so his career total is not known.
How many majors did Lew Worsham win?
1: 1947 U.S. Open.