The 2023 U.S. Open had a record-breaking purse of $20 million, the largest in the history of the national championship.
The prize pool increased by $2.5 million compared to the previous year and by $7.5 million compared to 2021.
Wyndham Clark, the champion of the 2023 U.S. Open, received a winner's check of $3.6 million.
Matt Fitzpatrick, the winner of the 2022 U.S. Open, earned $3.15 million for his victory.
The total purse for the Masters was $18 million, while the PGA Championship had a purse of $17.5 million.
All 76 professionals who failed to make the cut at the U.S. Open received $10,000 each as compensation.
Rory McIlroy finished second and earned $2.16 million in prize money.
Scottie Scheffler secured third place and took home $1.41 million.
Cameron Smith claimed fourth place and received a prize of $990,867.
Tommy Fleetwood, Min Woo Lee, and Rickie Fowler tied for fifth place, with each of them earning $825,297.