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Jonny Leighfield

US Open Prize Money Has Hit Record Levels... But How Much Take-Home Pay Does The Winner Actually See?

JJ Spaun kisses the US Open trophy following his victory at Oakmont in 2025.

There is more money than ever on offer at the US Open in 2026 after USGA CEO Mike Whan revealed an overall tournament purse of $22.5 million on Wednesday.

That number has increased by a full $1 million since Oakmont last year and now matches The Masters' previous-record offering for a men's Major.

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