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U.S. Open payouts 2026: How much Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy and every golfer earned at Shinnecock Hills originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Winning the U.S. Open has always been one of golf's greatest achievements. It also comes with one of the sport's biggest paydays.
Wyndham Clark captured the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, securing his second career major championship and earning a massive $4.5 million winner's check from the tournament's $22.5 million purse.
Clark entered the final round with the lead and successfully held off a talented field that included Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and several other stars. While Clark took home the biggest prize, dozens of players left Long Island with significant six-figure earnings.
Even professionals who missed the cut received compensation, with the USGA awarding $10,000 to each professional who failed to advance to the weekend.
Here's a complete breakdown of the payouts from the 2026 U.S. Open.
How much did Wyndham Clark win at the U.S. Open?
Clark earned $4.5 million for winning the 2026 U.S. Open.
The victory marked his second U.S. Open title and second major championship, further cementing his place among golf's elite players. In addition to the prize money, Clark also earned major championship exemptions and the U.S. Open Trophy.
Runner-up Sam Burns collected $2.43 million, while several players earned seven-figure payouts with top-five finishes.
U.S. Open purse 2026
The total purse for the 2026 U.S. Open was $22.5 million.
Winner's share: $4.5 million
Professionals who missed the cut: $10,000 each
The purse remains one of the largest in professional golf and continues to grow alongside the sport's biggest events.
U.S. Open 2026 payout breakdown
| Finish | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $4,500,000 |
| 2nd | $2,430,000 |
| 3rd | $1,532,530 |
| 4th | $1,074,363 |
| 5th | $894,841 |
| 6th | $793,443 |
| 7th | $715,320 |
| 8th | $640,654 |
| 9th | $579,815 |
| 10th | $532,572 |
| 11th | $486,021 |
| 12th | $449,379 |
| 13th | $418,729 |
| 14th | $386,466 |
| 15th | $358,812 |
| 16th | $335,767 |
| 17th | $317,331 |
| 18th | $298,895 |
| 19th | $280,459 |
| 20th | $262,022 |
| 21st | $246,121 |
| 22nd | $230,220 |
| 23rd | $214,780 |
| 24th | $200,492 |
| 25th | $188,048 |
| 26th | $177,447 |
| 27th | $169,381 |
| 28th | $162,237 |
| 29th | $155,324 |
| 30th | $148,410 |
| 31st | $141,497 |
| 32nd | $134,583 |
| 33rd | $127,669 |
| 34th | $121,447 |
| 35th | $116,377 |
| 36th | $111,307 |
| 37th | $106,468 |
| 38th | $101,859 |
| 39th | $97,250 |
| 40th | $92,641 |
| 41st | $88,032 |
| 42nd | $83,423 |
| 43rd | $78,814 |
| 44th | $74,205 |
| 45th | $69,596 |
| 46th | $65,448 |
| 47th | $61,300 |
| 48th | $57,382 |
| 49th | $55,077 |
| 50th | $52,773 |
| 51st | $51,390 |
| 52nd | $50,238 |
| 53rd | $49,316 |
| 54th | $48,855 |
| 55th | $48,394 |
| 56th | $47,933 |
| 57th | $47,472 |
| 58th | $47,012 |
| 59th | $46,551 |
| 60th | $46,090 |
| 61st | $45,629 |
| 62nd | $45,168 |
| 63rd | $44,707 |
| 64th | $44,246 |
| 65th | $43,785 |
| 66th | $43,324 |
| 67th | $42,863 |
Top earners at the 2026 U.S. Open
Clark's dominant week resulted in the largest payout, but several players also crossed the seven-figure mark.
| Player | Finish | Earnings* |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Clark | 1st | $4,500,000 |
| Sam Burns | 2nd | $2,430,000 |
| Tom Kim | 3rd | $1,532,530 |
| J.T. Poston | T-4 | $1,074,363 |
| Keith Mitchell | T-4 | $1,074,363 |
| Scottie Scheffler | T-4 | $1,074,363 |
| Joaquin Niemann | T-7 | $715,320 |
| Tyrrell Hatton | T-7 | $715,320 |
| Gary Woodland | T-7 | $715,320 |
| Sam Stevens | T-7 | $715,320 |
*Official payouts for tied positions are adjusted by the USGA.
What Rory McIlroy earned
Rory McIlroy entered the final round hoping to climb into contention but ultimately finished tied for 32nd at 6-over par. The finish earned McIlroy approximately $134,583 from the tournament purse.
While the payday was still substantial, it was a disappointing result for the five-time major champion after showing flashes of strong play earlier in the week.
Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson and other notable payouts
Several former major champions finished further down the leaderboard than expected. Dustin Johnson finished tied for 32nd alongside McIlroy and earned the same payout. Jordan Spieth finished tied for 56th and earned $47,933, while Hideki Matsuyama tied for 65th and received $43,785.
Other notable finishers included:
Justin Rose (T-11): $486,021
Tommy Fleetwood (T-11): $486,021
Xander Schauffele (T-11): $486,021
Ludvig Åberg (T-17): $317,331
Justin Thomas (T-17): $317,331
Collin Morikawa (T-17): $317,331
Matt Fitzpatrick (22nd): $230,220
Amateur stars leave with memories, not money
One of the biggest storylines of the week came from the amateur ranks. Seventeen-year-old Miles Russell impressed throughout his U.S. Open debut and finished tied for 39th at 7-over par. Jackson Koivun and Ryder Cowan also made the cut and posted strong finishes.
However, because they competed as amateurs, they were not eligible to accept prize money. Had Russell been a professional, a tie for 39th would have been worth nearly $100,000.
Instead, the teenager left Shinnecock Hills with something arguably more valuable: experience on one of golf's biggest stages and a performance that further elevated his rapidly growing profile.
Missed cut still comes with a paycheck
Unlike many tournaments, the U.S. Open compensates professionals who miss the cut. The 69 professionals who failed to advance to the weekend each received $10,000.
Notable players who missed the cut included Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland, Rickie Fowler, Shane Lowry, Adam Scott and Patrick Cantlay. While none of them seriously challenged for the title, they still earned a portion of the championship purse.
Another lucrative week in major championship golf
The U.S. Open remains one of the most prestigious and financially rewarding tournaments in the sport. This year's $22.5 million purse once again showcased the enormous stakes at golf's national championship.
For Clark, the reward was especially sweet. He left Shinnecock Hills with a second U.S. Open trophy, a second major championship and a $4.5 million payday that capped one of the biggest victories of his career.
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