The Richest Major: Unpacking the $21.5 Million Purse at the 2025 U.S. Open

The Richest Major: Unpacking the $21.5 Million Purse at the 2025 U.S. Open

The Richest Major: Unpacking the $21.5 Million Purse at the 2025 U.S. Open OAKMONT, PA – Beyond the glory of lifting the U.S. Open trophy, this year's champion, J.J. Spaun, also walked away with a monumental payday. The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club featured a staggering $21.5 million total purse , solidifying its position as the largest prize pool among golf's four major championships. This marked the second consecutive year the U.S. Open maintained this record-setting purse, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2021 when it stood at $12.5 million. According to USGA CEO Mike Whan, the organization is committed to ensuring "the money to be commensurate with the achievement." The Champion's Share: A Record Payout For his dramatic victory at Oakmont, J.J. Spaun received a winner's share of $4.3 million. This substantial sum matches the highest single-winner payout in major championship history, first set by Bryson DeChambeau at the 2024 U.S. Open. Payout B…