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U.S. Open Purse Matches Masters: $22.5 Million!
18 Jun
Summary
- 2026 U.S. Open purse set at $22.5 million, a $1 million increase.
- Winner's prize of $4.5 million mirrors the Masters' first-place payout.
- Other majors like PGA and Open Championship also offer substantial prizes.
The purse for the 2026 U.S. Open has been announced at $22.5 million, a notable increase of $1 million from the previous year. This sum is now on par with the prize money offered at the Masters.
The golfer who emerges victorious at this year's U.S. Open will be awarded $4.5 million. This figure precisely matches the first-place prize awarded at the Masters earlier this year.
This elevated prize money reflects a trend across major golf championships. The PGA Championship recently increased its total purse to $20.5 million. Last year, The Open Championship offered a purse of $17 million.
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