US Open prize money 2024: How much Bryson DeChambeau, others won
Bryson DeChambeau secured his second major championship by emerging victorious at the 2024 US Open, held at the historic Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The 30-year-old American triumphed in a gripping duel against Rory McIlroy, pulling ahead in the final moments of the tournament. DeChambeau’s decisive moment came on the 72nd hole, where his…
Bryson DeChambeau secured his second major championship by emerging victorious at the 2024 US Open, held at the historic Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The 30-year-old American triumphed in a gripping duel against Rory McIlroy, pulling ahead in the final moments of the tournament.
DeChambeau’s decisive moment came on the 72nd hole, where his clutch up-and-down clinched the win and dashed McIlroy’s hopes of claiming the title. This victory not only solidified DeChambeau’s status among the elite in golf but also brought a slew of immediate benefits, including exemptions into future major tournaments.
Record-Breaking Prize Money
The 2024 US Open featured a record prize purse of $21.5 million, with DeChambeau taking home the largest share. His triumph netted him a staggering $4.3 million, reflecting the heightened financial rewards in the sport.
### Prize Money Breakdown
The prize money for the top finishers in the 2024 US Open was as follows:
1. **Bryson DeChambeau**: -6/274, $4,300,000
2. **Rory McIlroy**: -5/275, $2,322,000
3. **Tony Finau**: -4/276, $1,229,051 (Tied)
3. **Patrick Cantlay**: -4/276, $1,229,051 (Tied)
5. **Matthieu Pavon**: -3/277, $843,765
6. **Hideki Matsuyama**: -2/278, $748,154
7. **Russell Henley**: -1/279, $674,491 (Tied)
7. **Xander Schauffele**: -1/279, $604,086 (Tied)
9. **Sam Burns**: E/280, $546,720 (Tied)
9. **Davis Thompson**: E/280, $502,174 (Tied)
9. **Corey Conners**: E/280, $458,280 (Tied)
12. **Sergio Garcia**: +1/281, $423,729 (Tied)
12. **Ludvig Åberg**: +1/281, $394,829 (Tied)
14. **Thomas Detry**: +2/282, $364,407 (Tied)
14. **Collin Morikawa**: +2/282, $338,332 (Tied)
16. **Tommy Fleetwood**: +3/283, $299,218 (Tied)
16. **Akshay Bhatia**: +3/283, $299,218 (Tied)
16. **Taylor Pendrith**: +3/283, $299,218 (Tied)
19. **Shane Lowry**: +4/284, $255,759 (Tied)
19. **Aaron Rai**: +4/284, $255,759 (Tied)
21. **Max Greyserman**: +5/285, $203,607 (Tied)
21. **Daniel Berger**: +5/285, $203,607 (Tied)
21. **Min Woo Lee**: +5/285, $203,607 (Tied)
21. **Stephan Jaeger**: +5/285, $203,607 (Tied)
21. **Brian Harman**: +5/285, $203,607 (Tied)
26. **Brooks Koepka**: +6/286, $153,281 (Tied)
26. **Zac Blair**: +6/286, $153,281 (Tied)
26. **Chris Kirk**: +6/286, $153,281 (Tied)
26. **Neal Shipley**: +6/286, $0 (Amateur, Tied)
26. **Tom Kim**: +6/286, $153,281 (Tied)
26. **Tyrrell Hatton**: +6/286, $153,281 (Tied)
32. **Adam Scott**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Si Woo Kim**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Sahith Theegala**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Keegan Bradley**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Isaiah Salinda**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Christiaan Bezuidenhout**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Cameron Smith**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **J.T. Poston**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
32. **Denny McCarthy**: +7/287, $110,894 (Tied)
41. **Frankie Capan III**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Harris English**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Jordan Spieth**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Scottie Scheffler**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Tom McKibbin**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Tim Widing**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Emiliano Grillo**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Billy Horschel**: +8/288, $72,305 (Tied)
41. **Luke Clanton**: +8/288, $0 (Amateur, Tied)
50. **Justin Lower**: +9/289, $51,065 (Tied)
50. **Matt Kuchar**: +9/289, $51,065 (Tied)
50. **Nicolai Højgaard**: +9/289, $51,065 (Tied)
50. **Mark Hubbard**: +9/289, $51,065 (Tied)
54. **Nico Echavarría**: +10/290, $47,370
55. **David Puig**: +11/291, $46,501
56. **Seonghyeon Kim**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Ben Kohles**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Ryan Fox**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Sepp Straka**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Greyson Sigg**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Brian Campbell**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Adam Svensson**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
56. **Wyndham Clark**: +12/292, $44,546 (Tied)
64. **Matthew Fitzpatrick**: +13/293, $42,155 (Tied)
64. **Francesco Molinari**: +13/293, $42,155 (Tied)
64. **Martin Kaymer**: +13/293, $42,155 (Tied)
67. **Cameron Young**: +14/294, $41,069 (Tied)
67. **Brendon Todd**: +14/294, $41,069 (Tied)
69. **Dean Burmester**: +15/295, $40,417
70. **Gunnar Broin**: +16/296, $0 (Amateur, Tied)
70. **Brandon Wu**: +16/296, $39,982 (Tied)
72. **Sam Bennett**: +17/297, $39,548
73. **Jackson Suber**: +18/298, $39,113
74. **Austin Eckroat**: +20/300, $38,678
DeChambeau’s win not only brought him a significant financial reward but also cemented his legacy in the world of professional golf.