Wyndham Clark left Shinnecock Hills with a massive $4.5 million winner’s check, the biggest payout from the tournament’s record-breaking $22.5 million purse. The victory gave Clark his second U.S. Open title and one of the largest single-event paydays in golf.
Clark was in control for most of the week at Shinnecock Hills. His opening-round 64 gave him an early advantage, and he stayed ahead despite strong challenges from several top players.
The win earned him $4.5 million, which was $200,000 more than the amount paid to 2025 U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun. According to the USGA, the total purse for the tournament increased by $1 million from last year, reaching a record $22.5 million.
Beyond the prize money, the victory added another major championship to Clark’s growing résumé. He first won the U.S. Open in 2023 and now joins a small group of players with multiple titles in one of golf’s toughest major tournaments.
Also, several other players earned significant prize money, including Sam Burns, who finished alone in second place at 3-under par and collected $2.43 million, and Tom Kim, who finished third at 2-under par and earned more than $1.53 million.
