Breakdown of the 2026 U.S. Open prize money at Shinnecock Hills. See the winner’s share, top finishers’ payouts, and the total purse.

The Big Numbers: Total Purse and Top Payouts

  • 1st Place: $4.5 million
  • 2nd Place: $2,430,000
  • 3rd Place: $1,532,530
  • 4th Place: $1,074,363
  • 5th Place: $894,841
  • 6th Place: $793,443
  • 7th Place: $715,320
  • 8th Place: $640,654
  • 9th Place: $579,815
  • 10th Place: $532,572

Beyond the Top 10: Still Big Money

  • 11th Place: $486,021
  • 12th Place: $449,379
  • 13th Place: $418,729
  • 14th Place: $386,466
  • 15th Place: $358,812
  • 16th Place: $335,767
  • 17th Place: $317,331
  • 18th Place: $298,895
  • 19th Place: $280,459
  • 20th Place: $262,022

The Cut Line and Beyond: Every Dollar Counts

  • 21st Place: $246,121
  • 22nd Place: $230,220
  • 23rd Place: $214,780
  • 24th Place: $200,492
  • 25th Place: $188,048
  • 26th Place: $177,447
  • 27th Place: $169,381
  • 28th Place: $162,237
  • 29th Place: $155,324
  • 30th Place: $148,410

The Bottom Line: Major Money is Major

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