On Sunday, JJ Spaun was able to overcome his six strokes off the lead to win the US Open at Oakmont. The 34-year-old played alongside Viktor Hovland in the last round. Burns held a one-shot advantage over Scott and Adam in the last group as they entered the final round.

Prize Money for the US Open

According to golfdigest.com, the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club ended with the largest purse in major championship golf at $21.5 million, of which JJ Spaun took home $4.3 million.

Overall Purse and General Distribution

The total purse remains at $21.5 million for 2024, making it the largest in major championship golf.

JJ Spaun received $4.3 million as the winner's share.

Payout Structure: The 66 professionals who made the cut received payoutS, while the 75 who missed it received $10,000. Justin Hastings was ineligible for prize money as an amateur.

The Income of JJ Spaun

After a bogey-free 4-under 66 in round one, 34-year-old American Spaun led, and he came back in the final round despite five bogeys on the front nine. He birdied the 12th, 14th, 17th, and 18th after a 96-minute rain delay, completing a legendary 65-foot putt to win at 1-under, two strokes in front. He finished with a rare 40-32 recovery in the last round.

Payout: Spaun took home $4,300,000 for his victory.

Robert MacIntyre's Income

Robert MacIntyre, a 28-year-old Scotsman, shot a level-par 70 in the first round, placing it among the top 10 rounds of his career. With consistent play and patience in the face of Oakmont's "knife-edge" difficulties, he ended solo second at 1-over par. He finished the round by paring the 18th hole.

Payout: For finishing second, MacIntyre received $2,458,350.

Highlights from the Purse Breakdown

Highest Payouts:

$4,300,000 (JJ Spaun), first place

$2,458,350 Robert MacIntyre (Robert MacIntyre)

T-3rd: Approximately $1,000,000

Top 10: Four of the top seven-figure totals; range of $500,000–$900,000 for other people.

66th: approximately $40,000 (lowest cut pay out)

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