Purse breakdown: U.S Open
The 125th U.S. Open heads to the Keystone State, with historic Oakmont Country Club hosting for a record 10th time. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, coming off a
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on the U.S. Open golf purse.
- The U.S. Open purse remains at a record level of $21.5 million, the largest among golf’s majors, with the winner earning $4.3 million in recent editions. This figure has been stable at $21.5 million for 2024 and 2025 after steady increases since 2021.[2][4][6]
- The purse has grown from $12.5 million in 2021 to $21.5 million in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the USGA’s ongoing commitment to a top-tier prize pool for the championship.[4][6][2]
- Breakdown highlights: top finishers receive seven-figure prizes, with the winner’s check at $4.3 million, and the top 10 generally earning at least $500,000, with even top 20 earning around $250,000 in the 2024 context; exact distributions are published by the USGA or major outlets each year.[7][10][4]
Notes and context:
- The purse is historically the biggest among golf majors, surpassing the Players Championship and aligning with other major payouts in the sport, which helps explain ongoing reporting around prize money each year.[5][2]
- For the most current year’s numbers, check the official USGA releases or major outlets around the tournament week, as minor adjustments can occur year to year but the headline figure tends to remain at $21.5 million with a $4.3 million winner’s share.[6][2]
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