US Open prize money increases to $22.5 million for 2026

The total prize money for the 2026 U.S. Open will be $22.5 million, up $1 million from the previous year. The increased purse reflects a substantial rise of $10.5 million since 2018, driven largely by competition from LIV Golf. Although LIV Golf's financial support is wavering, its impact on increasing prize money has altered the economics of the sport. The winner of the tournament will receive $4.5 million, a slight rise from last year’s figures. The USGA is expected to continue to raise purses as the competition evolves.

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