Who will hoist the U.S. Open trophy come Sunday night at Torrey Pines?
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The winner of the 2021 U.S. Open will take home big-time cash, but the runner-up gets millionaire money, too.
The total purse for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines is $12.5 million and the winner’s payout is $2.25 million, the same total purse and winner’s haul as the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, which was won by Bryson DeChambeau.
The runner-up at Torrey Pines wins $1.35 million, and third place earns $861,457. Rounding out the top five is $603,903 for fourth and $502,993 for fifth.
The total purses from 2020’s other majors have been $12 million for the PGA Championship and $11.5 million for the Masters.
So, what does the final payout breakdown look like at the 2021 U.S. Open? Check out below. For everything you get for winning the U.S. Open, including hardware, exemptions and more, click here.
[This post will be updated with payouts immediately after they are announced at the conclusion of the U.S. Open on Sunday evening. Refresh the page for updates.]
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