U.S. Open Golf Prize Money 2014: Breaking Down 114th Championship Purse, Payout

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Published: June 16, 2014

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There hasn't been much suspense throughout the 2014 U.S. Open in terms of who would take home the 114th championship's $1,620,000 winner's paycheck. Martin Kaymer never left the outcome in doubt, winning his second major title on Sunday with a final-round score of one-under 69.



The former world No. 1 finished nine under overall. Kaymer beat out his main competitors in Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton by eight strokes to run away with the tournament in wire-to-wire style.



Finishing near the top has its perks, but those fortunate enough to make the weekend were guaranteed a piece of the pie in a massive $9 million U.S. Open purse.

Below is a look at the earnings for the top players, along with more analysis on the second major of the season:



Kaymer added this landmark triumph to his resume, which includes a 2010 PGA Championship victory and a Players Championship win earlier this season, where he also never trailed. Stina Sternberg of Golf Digest praised Kaymer's brilliant play when the championship was realized:



Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman is already giving Kaymer, 29, Hall of Fame hype based on his accomplishments to date:



Putts on the par-four 18th made all of the difference in the battle for second place.

While Compton completed a sensational sand save with a left-to-right par putt, Fowler left his birdie attempt from below the hole on the low side. Kyle Porter of CBS Sports was moved by Compton's final stroke of the championship, as the two-time heart transplant recipient capped off an amazing story:



Neither player put together a spectacular day at Pinehurst No. 2, shooting matching two-over 72s.

The payout for solo second would have been $972,000—similar to what a winner at a regular PGA Tour event claims. Instead, Fowler and Compton will share some of that dough and make a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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