US Open prize money: How much did JJ Spaun, Robert MacIntyre earn at Oakmont? Purse details revealed

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

Updated on: Jun 16, 2025, 05:59:15 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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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 34-year-old entered the final round, playing alongside Viktor Hovland. Sam Burns and Adam Scott were in the final group, with Burns holding a one-shot lead entering the final round.

JJ Spaun won the US Open on Sunday (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

US Open Prize Money

The 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club concluded with a $21.5 million purse, the largest in major championship golf, with winner JJ Spaun earning $4.3 million, according to golfdigest.com.

Total Purse and General Distribution

Total Purse: $21.5 million, the largest in major championship golf, unchanged from 2024.

Winner’s Share: $4.3 million, awarded to JJ Spaun.

Payout Structure: The top 66 professionals who made the cut received payouts, with $10,000 for the 75 pros who missed the cut. Amateur Justin Hastings was ineligible for prize money.

JJ Spaun’s Earnings

Spaun, a 34-year-old American, led after a bogey-free 4-under 66 in round one and rallied in the final round despite five front-nine bogeys. After a 96-minute rain delay, he birdied the 12th, 14th, 17th, and 18th, sinking a historic 65-foot putt to win at 1-under, two strokes ahead. His final round was 40-32, a rare recovery.

Payout: Spaun earned $4,300,000 for first place.

Robert MacIntyre’s Earnings

Robert MacIntyre, a 28-year-old Scot, posted a level-par 70 in round one, ranking it among his top-10 career rounds. He finished solo second at 1-over par, battling Oakmont’s “knife-edge” challenge with steady play and patience. His final round included a par on the 18th.

Payout: MacIntyre earned $2,458,350 for second place.

Purse Breakdown Highlights

Top Payouts:

1st: $4,300,000 (JJ Spaun)

2nd: $2,458,350 (Robert MacIntyre)

T-3rd: ~$1,000,000

Top 10: Seven-figure sums for top four, with others from $500,000–$900,000

66th: ~$40,000 (lowest cut payout)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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