The 2026 US Open purse is set for at least $22.5 million, with the winner's share coming in at $4,500,000 -- the standard 20 percent payout according to the USGA's prize money distribution chart.
The 2026 US Open field is headed by Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Bryson DeChambeau and more of the world's best players.
For 2026 US Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard
The 156-player field competes in the latest event of the 2026 PGA Tour season, with the tournament representing the USGA-run national championship in the United States and the third men's major of the year.
A cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 60 players and ties. All players who finish four rounds of the tournament will earn money.
The PGA Tour's prize-money payout is typically based on exactly 65 players making the cut and finishing the tournament. However, in USGA events with a standard cut to the top 60 players and ties, the payout formula is adjusted to account for the exact number of players making the cut and will often include adding money to the stated purse to account for additional players. The winner earns 20 percent of the purse, which is a change that was instituted in 2024.
The event is played this year at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
This is the 25th PGA Tour event of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule.
What else is on the line: FedEx Cup points, OWGR points, exemptions
Beyond money, there are important points, perks and benefits on the line for the field -- in particular, the tournament winner.
The winner of this event earns 750 FedEx Cup points, as will be the case for major events. The winner gets 100 Official World Golf Ranking points, with the points available based on field strength.
The champion will enjoy the benefits of winning PGA Tour event, including a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour and an exemption into next five years of the Masters, PGA Championship and British Open Championship -- as well as a 10-year US open exemption.
2026 US Open purse, winner's share, prize money payout
For 2026 US Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,500,000 |
| 2 | $2,430,000 |
| 3 | $1,512,274 |
| 4 | $1,060,158 |
| 5 | $883,010 |
| 6 | $782,952 |
| 7 | $705,863 |
| 8 | $632,183 |
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| |
| 9 | $572,149 |
| 10 | $525,531 |
| 11 | $479,595 |
| 12 | $443,437 |
| 13 | $413,193 |
| 14 | $381,356 |
| 15 | $354,068 |
| 16 | $331,328 |
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| |
| 17 | $313,135 |
| 18 | $294,943 |
| 19 | $276,750 |
| 20 | $258,558 |
| 21 | $242,867 |
| 22 | $227,177 |
| 23 | $211,941 |
| 24 | $197,841 |
| 25 | $185,561 |
| 26 | $175,101 |
| 27 | $167,142 |
| 28 | $160,092 |
| 29 | $153,270 |
| 30 | $146,448 |
| 31 | $139,626 |
| 32 | $132,803 |
| 33 | $125,981 |
| 34 | $119,841 |
| 35 | $114,839 |
| 36 | $109,836 |
| 37 | $105,060 |
| 38 | $100,512 |
| 39 | $95,964 |
| 40 | $91,416 |
| 41 | $86,868 |
| 42 | $82,320 |
| 43 | $77,772 |
| 44 | $73,223 |
| 45 | $68,675 |
| 46 | $64,582 |
| 47 | $60,489 |
| 48 | $56,624 |
| 49 | $54,350 |
| 50 | $52,075 |
| 51 | $50,711 |
| 52 | $49,573 |
| 53 | $48,664 |
| 54 | $48,210 |
| 55 | $47,754 |
| 56 | $47,299 |
| 57 | $46,845 |
| 58 | $46,390 |
| 59 | $45,936 |
| 60 | $45,480 |
