The U.S. Open had the largest purse of the four men’s major championships in 2023, and that amount is going up in 2024.
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Mike Whan, the CEO of the United States Golf Association, announced Wednesday the purse for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 was going up to $21.5 million, a $1.5 million increase from last year. In addition, the winner will take home $4.3 million, up from $4 million in 2023.
The winner of the first U.S. Open in 1895 took home $150.
In addition, every player will make at least $10,000, as players who miss the cut will pocket that amount.
At the Masters, the purse was $20 million with $3.6 going to the winner, Scottie Scheffler. The PGA Championship had a record purse of $18.5 million, with Xander Schauffele taking home $3.33 million.
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The purse for the 2023 Open Championship was $16.5 million, and the 2024 purse has yet to be announced.
Only the Players Championship has a bigger purse on the PGA Tour.