The 2024 U.S. Open will be remembered not only for the exceptional skill displayed on the greens but also for the staggering amounts of prize money awarded to the players. This year, the tournament’s purse saw a significant increase, setting a new record in the annals of golf championships.
The total purse reached an eye-popping $21.5 million, marking a $1.5 million increase from the previous year. This escalation is part of a trend observed over the past few years, with the purse having grown by $9 million since 2021, a 72% increase. Such a surge is indicative of the growing financial stakes in the world of professional golf, driven by competition and the sport’s increasing popularity.
At the pinnacle of this financial windfall was Bryson DeChambeau, who took home the largest ever payout for a major champion, a cool $4.3 million. This figure surpassed the 2023 champion’s earnings by $700,000, underscoring the lucrative nature of modern golf tournaments.
Not far behind was Rory McIlroy, who finished as the runner-up with earnings of $2.322 million. The third-place finisher received $1.445 million, and even the player who came in fourth enjoyed a seven-figure sum of $1.013 million. These figures reflect the immense rewards that come with high placements in such prestigious tournaments.
The financial rewards were not limited to the top finishers. Even those who missed the cut were compensated, each receiving $10,000, a gesture that honors the effort and skill required to qualify for the tournament.
This year’s U.S. Open is a testament to the sport’s evolution, where the financial stakes are as compelling as the sporting challenge. It also highlights the importance of financial planning and management for athletes, as the earnings can be life-changing.
The record-setting purse at the 2024 U.S. Open is a clear indicator of the tournament’s prestige and the value placed on the skill and dedication of the players. As the sport continues to grow, so too does the potential for its athletes to earn significant incomes, making golf not only a game of skill and precision but also a lucrative career choice for the top players in the world.
Complete list of the 2024 U.S. Open payouts for each player.
Winner: Bryson DeChambeau, $4,300,000
- Rory McIlroy, $2,322,000
T3. Tony Finau
Patrick Cantlay, $1,229,051
- Matthieu Pavon, $843,765
- Hideki Matsuyama, $748,154
T7. Russell Henley
Xander Schauffele, $639,289
T9. Sam Burns
Davis Thompson
Corey Connors, $502,391
T12. Sergio Garcia
Ludvig Aberg, $409,279
T14. Thomas Detry
Collin Morikawa, $351,581
T16. Tommy Fleetwood
Akshay Bhatia
Taylor Pendrith, $299,218
T19. Shane Lowry
Aaron Rai, $255,759
T21. Max Greyserman
Daniel Berger
Min Woo Lee
Stephan Jaeger
Brian Harman, $203,607
T26. Brooks Koepka
Zac Blair
Chris Kirk
Neal Shipley (a)
Tom Kim
Tyrrell Hatton, $153,281
T32. Adam Scott
Si Woo Kim
Sahith Theegala
Keegan Bradley
Isaiah Salinda
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Cameron Smith
J.T. Poston
Denny McCarthy, $126,901
T41. Frankie Capan III
Harris English
Jordan Spieth
Scottie Scheffler
Tom McKibbin
Tim Widing
Emiliano Grillo
Billy Horschel
Luke Clanton (a), $72,305
T50. Justin Lower
Matt Kuchar
Nicolai Hojgaard
Mark Hubbard, $51,065
- Nico Echavarria, $47,370
- David Puig, $46,501
T56. Seonghyeon Kim
Ben Kohles
Ryan Fox
Sepp Straka
Greyson Sigg
Brian Campbell
Adam Svensson
Wyndham Clark, $44,546
T64. Matthew Fitzpatrick
Francesco Molinari
Martin Kaymer, $42,155
T67. Cameron Young
Brendon Todd, $41,286
- Dean Burmester, $40,417
T70. Gunner Broin (a)
Brandon Wu, $39,982
- Sam Bennett, $39,548
- Jackson Suber, $39,113
- Austin Eckroat, $38,678