The 2023 U.S. Open, held at the Los Angeles Country Club, witnessed a historic occasion as the city hosted a major championship after a 75-year gap.
The tournament featured an unprecedented purse of $20 million, marking the largest prize pool in the history of the U.S. Open. In this article, we delve into the distribution of this substantial sum and explore the significant payouts for the top performers.
The $20 million purse for the 2023 U.S. Open represented a remarkable increase of $2.5 million from the previous year and a staggering $7.5 million surge from 2021. Not only was it the largest purse in the history of the national championship, but it also outshined the prize pools of the other two major championships held earlier in the year—the Masters and the PGA Championship.
The victorious golfer, Wyndham Clark, secured not only his first major title but also a substantial winner’s check worth $3.6 million. This impressive amount mirrored the prize money awarded to winners of full-field designated events on the PGA Tour schedule.
However, Scottie Scheffler’s triumph at the Players Championship still holds the distinction of the highest payday of the year, earning him $4.5 million from a $25 million purse at TPC Sawgrass.
In a remarkable gesture, the USGA ensured that all 76 professionals who failed to make the cut at LACC would receive compensation of $10,000 each. This generous approach highlighted the organization’s commitment to supporting and acknowledging the efforts of participating players.
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With substantial payouts and equitable compensation, the 2023 U.S. Open solidified its place in history as a landmark edition in terms of prize money and recognition for participating professionals.