Clark enters U.S. Open final with $22.5 million purse

With Wyndham Clark holding a six-shot lead at 7-under as the 126th U.S. Open turns to Sunday’s final round at Shinnecock Hills, the tournament’s $22.5 million purse and $4.5 million top prize are within reach—alongside a full payout structure down to 67th plac

Wind and pace have already tested the field at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York—and now the U.S. Open is just 18 holes away from crowning a new champion.

Wyndham Clark arrived at Sunday’s final round with a six-shot cushion at 7-under par. In the final group, Scottie Scheffler started the day at 1-under, sitting among four golfers on that score along with Tom Kim, Sahith Theegala and Sam Stevens—each six shots back from Clark.

The day also carried the sharp reminder that the U.S. Open can end just as quickly as it begins. J.J. Spaun, the 2025 champion, did not make the cut. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, was on the course Thursday talking about the setup, saying, “The greens are pretty slow and quite receptive.”

As the leaders chase the top trophy, the economics of this week’s golf—spread across a $22.5 million total purse—are now moving in lockstep with every swing.

Tee times (Eastern)
1. Wyndham Clark: -7 (2:30 p.m.)
2. Scottie Scheffler: -1 (2:30 p.m.)
Tom Kim: -1 (2:19 p.m.)
Sahith Theegala: -1 (2:19 p.m.)
Sam Stevens: -1 (2:08 p.m.)

6. Collin Morikawa: E (1:00 p.m.)
Emiliano Grillo: E (2:08 p.m.)
Keith Mitchell: E (1:57 p.m.)
Sam Burns: E (1:57 p.m.)
Xander Schauffele: E (1:46 p.m.)

10. Joaquin Nieman: +1 (1:13 p.m.)
Gary Woodland: +1 (1:08 p.m.)
Tommy Fleetwood: +1 (1:46 p.m.)

U.S. Open purse and payouts
The 126th U.S. Open carries a total purse of $22.5 million, with a top prize of $4.5 million to the winner. The payout list for all finishing positions is:

1: $4,500,000
2: $2,430,000
3: $1,532,530
4: $1,074,363
5: $894,841
6: $793,443
7: $715,320
8: $640,654
9: $579,815
10: $532,572
11: $486,021
12: $449,379
13: $418,729
14: $386,466
15: $358,812
16: $335,767
17: $317,331
18: $298,895
19: $280,459
20: $262,022
21: $246,121
22: $230,220
23: $214,780
24: $200,492
25: $188,048
26: $177,447
27: $169,381
28: $162,237
29: $155,324
30: $148,410
31: $141,497
32: $134,583
33: $127,669
34: $121,447
35: $116,377
36: $111,307
37: $106,468
38: $101,859
39: $97,250
40: $92,641
41: $88,032
42: $83,423
43: $78,814
44: $74,205
45: $69,596
46: $65,448
47: $61,300
48: $57,382
49: $55,077
50: $52,773
51: $51,390
52: $50,238
53: $49,316
54: $48,855
55: $48,394
56: $47,933
57: $47,472
58: $47,012
59: $46,551
60: $46,090
61: $45,629
62: $45,168
63: $44,707
64: $44,246
65: $43,785
66: $43,324
67: $42,863.

How to watch
The U.S. Open final round on Sunday from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, will be televised by NBC Sports. The full broadcast, cable and streaming coverage schedule is listed for the event.

The tournament is also set to be streamed on Peacock.

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