The US Open has ended in thrilling fashion, as J.J. Spaun recovered from a nightmare start to win the biggest title of his career Bryson DeChambeau won this major last year, but he missed the cut,

"Our purse is $21.5 million. Winner's check is $4.3 million. We didn't raise our purse this year," USGA CEO Mike Whan said. "When I started at the USGA just four years ago, our purse was $12.5 million, so I feel comfortable that we've been a leader in moving fast and bigger. [...] We want the money to be commensurate with the achievement."

JJ Spaun managed to cover up his six shots off the lead to claw back his way into winning the US Open in Oakmont on Sunday

The US Open comes to a close tonight, and golf’s best are battling Oakmont in hopes of a major win, while earning millions as well.  Bryson DeChambeau won this major last year, but

USGA CEO Mike Whan officially revealed the purse for the 2025 US Open, which matches the largest amount ever distributed at the event.