Wyndham Clark earns $4.5 million winning the 2026 U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark captured the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, winning $4.5 million. He led the competition throughout the tournament and successfully defended against a field that included Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. The total purse for the event was $22.5 million, with significant earnings distributed to many participants, including $10,000 for players who missed the cut. Notable players like Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson finished tied for 32nd, each earning approximately $134,583.
- •Clark wins $4.5 million at Shinnecock Hills
- •Burns finishes second, earning $2.43 million
- •McIlroy ties for 32nd with $134,583 payout
- •Total U.S. Open purse was $22.5 million
- •Players who missed the cut earned $10,000 each
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open payouts 2026: How much Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy and every golfer earned at Shinnecock Hills
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