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U.S. Open Purse Jumps to $22.5 M, Ties Masters

6/22/2026

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U.S. Open raised its purse to $22.5 million for 2026, tying the Masters as the top major payout.
The purse climbed from $12.5 million in 2021 to $17.5 million in 2022, $20 million in 2023, $21.5 million in 2024, and $22.5 million now.
Each of the eight PGA Tour Signature Events offers a $20 million purse ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
The Players Championship stays the PGA Tour’s richest event with a $25 million purse.

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Story summary

U.S. Open raised its purse to $22.5 million for 2026, tying the Masters as the top major payout.
The purse climbed from $12.5 million in 2021 to $17.5 million in 2022, $20 million in 2023, $21.5 million in 2024, and $22.5 million now.
Each of the eight PGA Tour Signature Events offers a $20 million purse ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
The Players Championship stays the PGA Tour’s richest event with a $25 million purse.