156 Golfers, Over $20 Million In Prize Money: The 2026 U.S. Open By The Numbers
The 2026 U.S. Open golf tournament will feature a record-breaking $22.5 million prize purse, with the winner taking home $4.5 million. The event will be held at Shinnecock Hills and includes 156 competitors.
Why it matters
The increasing prize money in professional golf highlights the intense competition between traditional tours and newer entities like LIV Golf.
SportsMoney Editors Pick 156 Golfers, $22.5 Million In Prize Money: The 2026 U.S. Open By The Numbers The Long Game: Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, was founded in 1891 and is the only golf course to have hosted U.S. Opens in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Brett Knight ,
The article is a factual breakdown of tournament statistics and financial data.
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