U.S. Open Matches Record $21.5M Prize Purse at Oakmont

The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club will feature a prize purse of $21.5 million, matching the record set in 2024 and maintaining its status as the largest prize fund among the golf majors. The winner will receive $4.3 million, the second-highest individual payout in professional golf, tying last year's winner Bryson DeChambeau’s earnings. USGA CEO Mike Whan highlighted the significant growth in prize money during his tenure, noting the purse has risen from $12.5 million four years ago to its current level, reflecting a commitment to rewarding achievement while staying competitive in the golf landscape. While the U.S. Open purse remains steady this year, it continues to surpass other majors, with The Masters offering $21 million, the PGA Championship $19 million, and the British Open $17 million in 2024. The PGA Tour’s PLAYERS Championship still holds the top winner's payout at $4.5 million, and other tournaments like LIV Golf and PGA Tour signature events also feature $20 million purses. This will be the 10th U.S. Open held at Oakmont, the most for any club, with top players like Scottie Scheffler favored to contend amid challenging course conditions.