2026 US Open features record $22.5 million purse for golfers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The final round of the 2026 U.S. Open is currently underway, with a historic total purse of $22.5 million, marking a $1 million increase from the previous year. The tournament will award $4.5 million to the winner, the largest payout in U.S. Open history. The significant prize money reflects the tournament's prominence, as it competes with other major events like the Masters and PGA Championship. The breakdown of payouts for players ranks from $4.5 million for first place to $45,480 for the 60th place finisher.
- •Total purse for 2026 U.S. Open is $22.5 million.
- •Winner's share is $4.5 million, highest in tournament history.
- •Final round of the U.S. Open is in progress today.
- •Payouts extend to $45,480 for the 60th place finisher.
- •J.J. Spaun won the 2025 U.S. Open, earning $4.3 million.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026 prize money: Full purse payout at Shinnecock Hills
- 7:02 PMCBS Sports — 2026 U.S. Open prize money, purse: Payouts, full breakdown from record $22.5 million pool
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Open prize money payouts for each player at Shinnecock Hills
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — US Open payout, purse: How much does each golfer get?
"See the full 2026 U.S. Open payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at Shinnecock Hills with the complete final standings and earnings table.
"Here's the breakdown of how much money each player earned from a $22.5 million purse at the 2026 U.S. Open.
"The USGA increased its purse by $1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:11 AMU.S. Open 2026 prize money: Full purse payout at Shinnecock Hills
See the full 2026 U.S. Open payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at Shinnecock Hills with the complete final standings and earnings table.
- CBS SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:02 PM2026 U.S. Open prize money, purse: Payouts, full breakdown from record $22.5 million pool
The USGA increased its purse by $1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:43 PM2026 U.S. Open prize money payouts for each player at Shinnecock Hills
Here's the breakdown of how much money each player earned from a $22.5 million purse at the 2026 U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:15 AMUS Open payout, purse: How much does each golfer get?
Here's a look at the purse and prize money payouts for the 2026 U.S. Open.
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