Record $21.5 Million Purse Unveiled for 2024 U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst No. 2; Bryson DeChambeau Clinches $4.3 Million as Winner

The United States Golf Association made headlines by announcing a record prize pool of $21.5 million for the prestigious 2024 U.S. Open Championship, held at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2.

Bryson DeChambeau emerged victorious, clinching a major-record $4.3 million in prize money as the winner, edging out a hard-fought battle with runner-up Rory McIlroy.

The top four finishers, including Mattieu Pavon, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, and Patrick Cantlay, all secured significant earnings, each crossing the million-dollar mark in winnings.

Even players who missed the cut at the U.S. Open were not empty-handed, with the USGA awarding $10,000 to each qualifier for the championship.

The staggering prize money not only reflects the prestige of the U.S. Open but also underscores the growth and financial rewards in professional golf, with winners taking home massive paydays.

DeChambeau’s victory solidified his standing as a dominant force in the golf world, adding another U.S. Open title to his impressive resume and setting a new benchmark for prize money in golf championships.