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U.S. Open Purse Raised to $22.5 Million; Winner to Receive $4.5 Million

USGA officials framed the boost as a reflection of the championship’s stature rather than a direct purse race.

Sentry Becomes Title Sponsor of Torrey Pines PGA Event

Senior Players Championship to Leave Firestone Country Club After 2026

Wanamaker Trophy’s Origin, Loss and Legacy Revisited During PGA Championship Week

Eagles’ ‘Big Dom’ Voices ESPN’s PGA Championship Opener

Oakland Hills Unveils Reimagined Clubhouse Four Years After Fire

R&A Names Royal Lytham & St Annes Host of 2028 Open, Shifts Dates to August

Tiger Woods’ Childhood Trophies Sell for About $53,000 at Masters Week Auction

Masters Green Jacket Comes From Cincinnati’s Hamilton Tailoring

Amen Corner Remains the Masters’ Defining Test

Gary Player, 90, Draws Backlash for Calling Presenter a ‘Good-Looking Chick’ at Masters

Luke Donald Reappointed as Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup Captain for Third Straight Term

Russell Henley Backs The Players as a Major, Keeping PGA Tour Push in the Spotlight

Rory McIlroy and Father Win Seminole Pro‑Member Gross Title

Augusta National Rejects Gary Player’s Request to Play With Grandsons

Nick Faldo Heads Home After Successful Preventative Open-Heart Surgery

PGA Tour Brings $20 Million Cadillac Championship Back to Trump Doral in 2026

Skins Game Returns Friday on Prime Video With Reverse-Purse Twist at Panther National

Physicists Explain Golf’s Lip-Outs, Mapping When Putts Pop Back Out

St Andrews’ Old Course Set for Targeted Renovation Ahead of 2027 Open