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USGA increases U.S. Open purse to $22.5 million for 2026

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

USGA increases U.S. Open purse to $22.5 million for 2026

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

9:39 PMCBS Sports — 2026 U.S. Open prize money, purse: USGA increases pool to $22.5 million, winner takes home $4.5 million
7:08 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open Matches Masters As Richest Golf Major With $22.5M Purse
5:04 PMYahoo Sports — USGA announces purse increase for 2026 U.S. Open to $22.5 million

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports