Here’s the latest on US Open golf prize money.
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The US Open purse has recently been among the richest in golf majors, with recent editions featuring a total prize fund around $21.5 million, and the winner typically receiving about $4.3 million. This marks the event as a record or near-record in major championship history.
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In 2024 and 2025, reports circulated that the purse was set at $21.5 million, with the champion earning $4.3 million, matching the top payout in major golf history.
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For context, prior years saw the purse at $20 million, making the US Open a leading major in prize money before the 2024 boost to $21.5 million.
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official figure from the USGA or major outlets and break down the current year’s prize distribution (winner, top 10, etc.) in a quick table.
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Your complete guide to US Open 2024 prize money.
www.radiotimes.comA record-equaling purse is available at the third Major of the year at Oakmont - here is the breakdown
www.golfmonthly.comWith the US Open 2025 finally here, Paddy Power News has all the information on this year's prize money pot.
news.paddypower.comYour complete guide to US Open prize money in 2022 including how much every player will earn for their performance at The Country Club.
www.radiotimes.comJJ Spaun is the 2025 US Open champion and, with the trophy, he will receive a HUGE amount of prize money. Here's the full breakdown...
www.bunkered.co.ukThe 2025 US Open at Oakmont features a $21.5 million purse, with $4.3 million awarded to the champion. This payout equals the largest first-place check in major golf history. See the full payout breakdown, including prize money for the top 66 finishers in this years tournament
economictimes.indiatimes.comThe most lucrative prize in golf's major history is up for grabs for the US Open at Pinehurst No.2 this week.
www.bunkered.co.ukThe U.S. Open is the new standard among majors when it comes to prize money. The USGA says the purse will be $20 million for this year's U.S.
apnews.comBryson DeChambeau wins a career-high $4.3m payday from the record $21.5m purse
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