U.S. Open prize purse raised by USGA to $22.5 million for 2026. Champion gets $4.5 million at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

It's time for the third major tournament of the 2026 men's golf season, the U.S. Open! This year's edition of the event is going to be extra special as it's set

Shinnecock—one of the five founding clubs of the USGA—is scheduled to host the 2036 women’s and men’s U.S. Opens in consecutive weeks.

In April, prize money at Augusta National surpassed the U.S. Open with a $1.5 million bump over the 2025 Masters.