156 Golfers, Over $20 Million In Prize Money: The 2026 U.S. Open By The Numbers

The 2026 U.S. Open golf championship will be held at Shinnecock Hills, featuring 156 golfers competing for a total prize fund exceeding $20 million. The tournament winner will receive more than $4 million, making it one of the richest payouts in the year's third major. Forbes outlined 18 key statistics providing a detailed numerical breakdown of the event.