Wyndham Clark pockets $4.5 million for U.S. Open victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark secured a significant win at the 2026 U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills on June 21. As champion, he will earn $4.5 million from a total purse of $22.5 million, primarily allocated to the top 67 professionals. The tournament typically features substantial payouts, often among the highest in golf. With Clark's victory, he joins a competitive field, all vying for a share of one of the sport's most prestigious prizes.
- •U.S. Open purse totaled $22.5 million in 2026.
- •Clark earned $4.5 million for winning the tournament.
- •Only the top 67 professionals received payouts; five amateurs did not.
- •The performance showcased Clark's skill at a challenging venue.
- •Payouts for runners-up included $2.43 million for second place.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark receives massive prize amount for US Open win
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark's earnings: US Open winner’s share, purse at Shinnecock Hills
- 11:18 PMYahoo Entertainment — 2026 U.S. Open purse, payouts: How much did Wyndham Clark earn for his win at Shinnecock Hills? - Yahoo Sports
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — How much did Wyndham Clark win at U.S. Open? Inside the prize money, earnings for 2026 championship
"Here’s a full breakdown of the payout structure, including Wyndham Clark's share and how much top finishers earned at the 2026 US Open.
"Wyndham Clark added a second U.S. Open win to his resume, along with a significant amount of prize money for his victory.
"The U.S. Open matched the Masters for the largest purse among the major championships this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:44 AMWyndham Clark receives massive prize amount for US Open win
Wyndham Clark added a second U.S. Open win to his resume, along with a significant amount of prize money for his victory.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:38 AMWyndham Clark's earnings: US Open winner’s share, purse at Shinnecock Hills
Here’s a full breakdown of the payout structure, including Wyndham Clark's share and how much top finishers earned at the 2026 US Open.
- Yahoo EntertainmentJun 21, 2026, 11:18 PM2026 U.S. Open purse, payouts: How much did Wyndham Clark earn for his win at Shinnecock Hills? - Yahoo Sports
The U.S. Open matched the Masters for the largest purse among the major championships this season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:48 PMHow much did Wyndham Clark win at U.S. Open? Inside the prize money, earnings for 2026 championship
Here's a look at how much X will earn after winning the U.S. Open.
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