The latest U.S. Open golf purse remains at $21.5 million, with the champion traditionally earning $4.3 million. Recent reports confirm the purse held steady at that level for 2024 and 2025 editions.[2][3][5]
Key points
- Purse: $21.5 million total (unchanged from the prior year).[3][2]
- The winner’s share: $4.3 million, which ties the largest first-place prize in major golf history.[5][2][3]
- History: The U.S. Open purse has risen from about $12.5 million in 2021 to $21.5 million in 2024–2025, making it one of the richest majors.[6][2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official breakdown for 2025 or compare it to other majors (e.g., The Players, PGA Championship) to give you a quick visual summary.
Sources
Maja Stark was crowned champion of the 2025 US Women's Open, and she earned some huge prize money at Erin Hills.
www.bunkered.co.ukThe 2025 US Open at Oakmont features a $21.5 million purse, with $4.3 million awarded to the champion. This payout equals the largest first-place check in major golf history. See the full payout breakdown, including prize money for the top 66 finishers in this years tournament
economictimes.indiatimes.comA record-equaling purse is available at the third Major of the year at Oakmont - here is the breakdown
www.golfmonthly.comBryson DeChambeau wins a career-high $4.3m payday from the record $21.5m purse
www.golfmonthly.comJ.J. Spaun's U.S. Open winner's check will match the payout received by Bryson DeChambeau in 2024, with a payday of $4.3 million.
golf.comThe 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.comThe 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.comCheck out how much money is at stake at Oakmont Country Club, which is hosting the 125th edition of the U.S. Open.
en.as.comJ. J. Spaun has been crowned as the 2025 US Open champion. He persevered under the Oakmont Country Club's challenging layout amid heavy rain to win by a two-stroke margin.
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