Overview

• Sam Burns holds a one-stroke lead at 3-under par after the third round, positioning him for victory on Sunday.
• The USGA has set a record $21.5 million purse for the 2025 US Open, with $4.3 million going to the champion.
• This purse tops all 2025 majors, surpassing the Masters’ $21 million and the PGA Championship’s $19 million.
• Under CEO Mike Whan, the US Open purse has climbed from $12.5 million in 2021 to $21.5 million this year.
• Scottie Scheffler’s $9.63 million haul in four events has already exceeded Jack Nicklaus’ career PGA Tour earnings.