2026 U.S. Open At Shinnecock Hills. $22.5 Million Prize Purse At Stake
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- Spaun of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the 125th U.S.
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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Founding member of Break80 Golf.Follow Author Jun 17, 2026, 11:16pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills will offer significant rewards for its champion. Beyond the coveted trophy, the winner secures a ten-year exemption to the U.S. Open, plus five-year invitations to the Masters, Open Championship, PGA Championship, and Players Championship, along with five years of PGA Tour exempt status. The prize money has also seen a substantial increase. The total purse for the tournament will be a record $22.5 million, matching the Masters as golf's largest prize pool. The champion will take home an impressive $4.5 million, up from $4.3 million in 2025. USGA CEO Mike Whan emphasized the organization's pride in offering such a "life-changing" sum, noting the purse has nearly doubled since 2018. This ensures the U.S. Open remains a premier and highly lucrative event in professional golf.
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWinning the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club comes with many perks. The iconic U.S. Open trophy of course goes to the winner, but a slew of exemptions and other benefits also await the player that comes out on top. Below is a list of exemptions this week’s winner will take home.