How much money does 2025 U.S. Open winner get? What about the trophy?
How much money does 2025 U.S. Open winner get? What about the trophy?
The 2025 U.S. Open begins Thursday at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh. For the 156 players in the field, there's plenty at stake at one of the USGA's anchor sites.
There's a lot more that comes with winning at Oakmont than just a trophy. Here's everything the winner of the U.S. Open receives.
U.S. Open winner prizes
The U.S. Open winner receive a trophy engraved with the names of past winners, like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus among many others. They also receive a gold medal.
As far as prize money, the 2025 purse has yet to be unveiled, but the number was $21.5 million in 2024, with Bryson DeChambeau taking home $4.3 million for winning at Pinehurst No. 2.
The winner also receives an exemption into the U.S. Open for the next 10 years and gets a five-year exemption into the three other men's majors: The Masters, PGA Championship and Open Championship. For PGA Tour members, there's also an invitation to the next five Players Championships and the 2026 Sentry.
Can't forget the massive amount of Official World Golf Rankings points that come with a win. And for PGA Tour members, 750 FedEx Cup points and a big boost to those trying to make the Ryder Cup team. Only three months until Bethpage Black.
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