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U.S. Open purse rises to $22.5 million for 2026, matching Masters total
The USGA raised the total prize fund by $1 million from prior years. The winner will receive a record $4.5 million.
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U.S. 5 million, a $1 million increase from the amounts offered in 2024 and 2025. CBS Sports reported the figure ahead of the 126th playing of the event at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
5 million. J. U.S. Open at Oakmont. USGA CEO Mike Whan announced the amounts on Wednesday. 5 million," he said.
"Last time we were here was 2018. The purse was $12 million. 5 million. 5 million for 2026. 5 million for the same year.
The Open Championship paid out $17 million in 2025. Whan said the USGA wanted the championship to remain significant without framing the move as a direct response to other majors. "Yeah, some of that's just personal pride.
We want to be big. We want to be the best. We want to make sure it's life-changing in multiple ways," he said. "We also are not in a race. We're not chasing. ... 5 million pool at Shinnecock Hills.
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