By: Jessica Marksbury Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram June 16, 2024 Like all the major championships, the 2024 U.S. Open purse has increased significantly over the years, and it made another jump this year.Thanks to LIV and the introduction of Signature Events on the PGA Tour, purses have risen astronomically across the board in pro golf. But the major championships have their own history of keeping up with the Joneses. Just three years ago, in 2021, the U.S Open purse was set at $12.5 million — the biggest prize pot of all four majors. Two years ago, the 2022U.S. Open purse increased to $17.5 million — a $5 million increase. And last year, the 2023 U.S. Open purse jumped yet again to a whopping total of $20 million, an increase of $2.5 million from the previous year. (The Players Championship remains the richest purse in golf at a total of $25 million.)This year, the 2024 U.S. Open purse increased again to a total of $21.5 million — an increase of $1.5 million. If you’re keeping...
