US Open 2025 prize money breakdown and winner’s earnings at Oakmont
With the US Open 2025 finally here, Paddy Power News has all the information on this year's prize money pot.
news.paddypower.comThe latest widely reported figure is that the U.S. Open purse sits at $21.5 million, with the winner typically taking about $4.3 million under recent editions. However, prize money figures can vary slightly year to year depending on the championship and USGA announcements.
Key points to know:
- Current most recent major purse: $21.5 million total (winner around $4.3 million) as established in recent years.
- This level makes the U.S. Open one of golf’s richest majors, often alongside high payouts from other events on the major calendar.
- Purses can be adjusted for each year; exact distributions beyond the winner’s share follow a standard breakdown published by the USGA for each edition.
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