Purse breakdown: U.S Open - PGA TOUR
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 I can share about the U.S. Open golf purse:
- The U.S. Open purse has been at a record level in recent years, with a total prize fund of $21.5 million reported for 2024 and 2025. The winner’s share has commonly been $4.3 million in that period. This structure has made the U.S. Open one of the richest majors in golf.[1][2][3]
- For 2024 and 2025, the purse remained at $21.5 million, with the winner taking $4.3 million, while the remaining spots paid out progressively smaller amounts to the rest of the field.[6][7]
- Comparatively, this purse is larger than many other top PGA Tour events, though The Players Championship still offers a larger total purse at around $25 million, keeping the U.S. Open among the most lucrative majors.[2]
Illustration: payout snapshot (approximate, 2024–2025 range)
- Total purse: $21.5 million
- Winner: $4.3 million
- 2nd place and below: scaled down amounts in successive tiers
If you want, I can pull the most current, post-2025 updates and provide a precise breakdown by place for the latest edition, with direct links to official USGA releases and reputable outlets.