2026 U.S. Open purse, payouts: How much did Wyndham Clark earn for his win at Shinnecock Hills?
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Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, narrowly holding on after nearly losing a six-shot lead, finishing at 4-under for the week with a final round of 3-over 73.
- Clark earned a $4.5 million prize from the $22.5 million purse, the largest in men's major championship history, matching the Masters' purse earlier this year.
- This victory marks Clark's fifth PGA Tour win and his second major title, having previously won the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles.
- Sam Burns finished second, earning $2.43 million, while Tom Kim placed third with $1,532,530; other notable players' earnings ranged from $920,882 to $42,863 based on their final standings.
- Players who missed the cut received $10,000 each, but amateur participants did not receive any prize money.
