US Open Prize Money 2019
The US Open is the richest tournament in golf
Here we take a look at the prize money on offer for the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach
US Open Prize Money 2019
Last year's US Open prize fund was the biggest ever seen in golf and this year is set to be no different, keeping the tournament as the richest in golf.
The purse for the 2019 U.S. Open will be $12.5 million, making it the largest of all major championships with the winner taking $2.25 million.
“The USGA is committed to providing an unparalleled experience to every player competing in its championships,” said John Bodenhamer, senior managing director, championships.
“Through strategic investments in our player relations program, we are continuing the effort to create a competitor experience commensurate with the game’s most prestigious championships, and that includes an increased purse and a continued commitment to make playing in an Open championship unforgettable for the world’s top amateur players.”
The full payout is as follows
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- $2,250,000
- $1,350,000
- $830,466
- $582,175
- $484,896
- $429,951
- $387,617
- $347,157
- $314,190
- $288,590
- $263,365
- $243,509
- $226,901
- $209,418
- $194,433
- $181,945
- $171,955
- $161,965
- $151,975
- $141,984
- $133,368
- $124,751
- $116,385
- $108,642
- $101,899
- $96,155
- $91,784
- $87,913
- $84,167
- $80,420
- $76,674
- $72,928
- $69,181
- $65,810
- $63,062
- $60,315
- $57,693
- $55,195
- $52,698
- $50,200
- $47,702
- $45,205
- $42,707
- $40,210
- $37,712
- $35,465
- $33,217
- $31,094
- $29,845
- $28,596
- $27,847
- $27,223
- $26,723
- $26,473
- $26,224
- $25,974
- $25,724
- $25,474
- $25,225
- $24,975
- $24,725
- $24,475
- $24,226
- $23,226
- $23,726
- $23,476
- $23,227
- $22,977
- $22,727
- $22,477
- $22,228
- $21,978
- $21,728
- $21,478
- $21,229
Related: US Open betting tips 2018
The tournament trumps the purses in the other majors - Tiger Woods won just over $2 million at the US Masters this year, while Koepka won just under $2 million at the USPGA Championship at Bethpage Black.
When Graeme McDowell won the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2010 he won $1.35 million so the prize for winning has risen over 50% in the quite short time period.
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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.