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Wyndham Clark's win earned him a big trophy — and a fat check.
After hitting pause on its steady uptick last year, the U.S. Open purse has upped the ante once again, offering its largest payout ever: $22.5 million, matching the Masters as the largest of the major championship purses.
This eye-watering sum has grown rapidly over the last several years. In 2021, the U.S. Open purse was set at $12.5 million. It increased significantly to $17.5 million in 2022, then jumped to $20 million in 2023 and $21.5 million in 2024, where it remained for last year’s edition.
How does this mega purse compare to the rest of the PGA Tour season? The eight PGA Tour Signature Event purses that take place ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs offer purses of $20 million each. The Players Championship remains the richest purse in golf at a total of $25 million.
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There was plenty on the line at the 2026 U.S. Open on Sunday. Becoming a national champion is one of the most prestigious titles in golf, and winning a U.S. Open at a difficult course like Shinnecock Hills Golf Club only adds to that accomplishment. On top of the chance for players to etch their names in history at one of the country's most iconic courses, the winner of the 126th playing of the U.S. Open will take home an increased share of the record $22.5 million purse.
The $4.5 million going to Wyndham Clark for conquering the course is a $200,000 raise from what J.J. Spaun brought home from Oakmont last year. Overall, the USGA increased its pool by $1 million, with the remaining $800,000 divided among everyone else who made the cut.
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