US Open prize money: How much did JJ Spaun, Robert MacIntyre earn at Oakmont? Purse details revealed
JJ Spaun managed to cover up his six shots off the lead to claw back his way into winning the US Open in Oakmont on Sunday. The 34-year-old entered the final round, playing alongside Viktor Hovland. Sam Burns and Adam Scott were in the final group, with Burns holding a one-shot lead entering the final round.
The 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club concluded with a $21.5 million purse, the largest in major championship golf, with winner JJ Spaun earning $4.3 million, according to golfdigest.com.
Total Purse: $21.5 million, unchanged from 2024 at Pinehurst No. 2. The USGA maintained the purse despite criticism for not increasing it, with CEO Mike Whan noting it nearly doubled from $12.5 million in 2021.
Payout Structure: The top 66 professionals who made the cut received payouts, with $10,000 for the 75 pros who missed the cut, rewarding qualification efforts.
Top Payouts (estimated):
1st: $4,300,000
T-2nd: $2,343,000
4th: ~$1,000,000
Top 10: Seven-figure sums for top four, with others ranging from $500,000–$900,000
66th: ~$40,000 (lowest cut payout)
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