156 golfers compete for over $20 million at 2026 U.S. Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open begins at Shinnecock Hills on June 18, featuring 156 players vying for more than $20 million in total prize money. The winner will receive a check exceeding $4 million. Scottie Scheffler, currently the top-ranked golfer, aims for his career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday. The event is recognized for its challenging course layout and competitive scoring, reflecting the continuing prestige of the tournament.
- •Event starts on June 18 at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Total prize money exceeds $20 million.
- •Scheffler seeks career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.
- •Course length is 7,440 yards with challenging par-3 holes.
- •Expected winner's check likely over $4 million.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Open purse, payouts: USGA offering a record $22.5 million purse at Shinnecock Hills
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026 prize money: Full payout from record $22.5 million purse
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026 prize money: Here's the record payout each golfer will earn at Shinnecock Hills
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Open At Shinnecock Hills. $22.5 Million Prize Purse At Stake
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 156 Golfers, Over $20 Million In Prize Money: The 2026 U.S. Open By The Numbers
"The winner at Shinnecock Hills will claim more than $4 million for the year’s third major. Here are 18 more numbers to know about the 2026 U.S. Open.
"The USGA announced that for the fifth time in six years, it was increasing the prize money payout, bumping it to a record $22.5 million
"U.S. Open prize purse raised by USGA to $22.5 million for 2026. Champion gets $4.5 million at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:28 PM2026 U.S. Open purse, payouts: USGA offering a record $22.5 million purse at Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open matched the Masters for the largest purse among the major championships this season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:47 PMU.S. Open 2026 prize money: Full payout from record $22.5 million purse
Here's how the $22.5 million purse will be paid out in the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:54 PMU.S. Open 2026 prize money: Here's the record payout each golfer will earn at Shinnecock Hills
The USGA announced that for the fifth time in six years, it was increasing the prize money payout, bumping it to a record $22.5 million
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:16 AM2026 U.S. Open At Shinnecock Hills. $22.5 Million Prize Purse At Stake
U.S. Open prize purse raised by USGA to $22.5 million for 2026. Champion gets $4.5 million at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:30 AM156 Golfers, Over $20 Million In Prize Money: The 2026 U.S. Open By The Numbers
The winner at Shinnecock Hills will claim more than $4 million for the year’s third major. Here are 18 more numbers to know about the 2026 U.S. Open.
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