USGA increases U.S. Open purse to $22.5 million for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The USGA has announced that the purse for the 2026 U.S. Open will be $22.5 million, an increase of $1 million compared to 2025. USGA CEO Mike Whan revealed the details during a press conference, highlighting the growth from the 2018 purse of $12 million. The winner of the tournament at Shinnecock Hills will receive $4.5 million. This increase aligns the U.S. Open's purse with other major tournaments, including the Masters, which also features a $22.5 million prize fund this year. The purse for the upcoming Open Championship has yet to be announced, but it was $17 million in 2025.
- •2026 U.S. Open purse set at $22.5 million, up from $21.5 million in 2025.
- •Winner receives $4.5 million, matching 2023 Masters payout.
- •Announcement made by USGA CEO Mike Whan ahead of 126th U.S. Open.
- •U.S. Open purse increases keep pace with other major tournaments.
- •Previous U.S. Open purse was $12 million in 2018.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — USGA announces purse increase for 2026 U.S. Open to $22.5 million
"The USGA has increased the purse for the 2026 U.S. Open to $22.5 million — up $1 million from 2025 — as it keeps pace with the other men's majors.
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