The United States Golf Association is once again offering a record purse this week at the U.S. Open. The USGA announced this week that it is putting up a $22.5 million purse, which is a $1 million increase from last season. That means that the winner of the major championship on Sunday night at Shinnecock Hills will take home a $4.5 million check.The purse matches what Augusta National offered for the Masters earlier this season, which is the largest in mens major championship history. The PGA of America had a $20.5 million purse for the PGA Championship last month. While its not known what the British Open will offer next month, it had a $17 million purse last season.By comparison, the PGA Tours signature events typically offer $20 million purses. The Players Championship tops the list at $25 million.The last time the U.S. Open was held at Shinnecock Hills in 2018, Brooks Koepka only took home a $2.16 million check for his victory. That was part of a $12 million purse.Wyndham Clark has dominated so far at Shinnecock Hills this week. He set the courses 36-hole record by getting to 7-under on Friday afternoon, which ended up giving him a four-shot lead over the field entering the weekend. McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler are starting Moving Day seven shots back at even par.If Clark can hold on and claim the title, it will mark his second U.S. Open win after his victory in Los Angeles in 2023.Heres a full breakdown of how much is up for grabs this week at Shinnecock Hills.2026 U.S. Open payouts1. $4.5 million2. $2.43 million3. $1,532,5304. $1,074,3635. $894,8416. $793,4437. $715,3208. $640,6549. $579,81510. $532,57211. $486,02112. $449,37913. $418,72914. $386,46615. $358,81216. $335,76717. $317,33118. $298,89519. $280,45920. $262,02221. $246,12122. $230,22023. $214,78024. $200,49225. $188,04826. $177,44727. $169,38128. $162,23729. $155,32430. $148,41031. $141,49732. $134,58333. $127,66934. $121,44735. $116,37736. $111,30737. $106,46838. $101,85939. $97,25040. $92,64141. $88,03242. $83,42343. $78,81444. $74,20545. $69,59646. $65,44847. $61,30048. $57,38249. $55,07750. $52,77351. $51,39052. $50,23853. $49,31654. $48,85555. $48,39456. $47,93357. $47,47258. $47,01259. $46,55160. $46,09061. $45,62962. $45,16863. $44,70764. $44,24665. $43,78566. $43,32467. $42,863Those who did not make the cut will receive $10,000 each. The amateurs in the field do not receive any compensation.