BROOKLINE, Mass. – A lot can happen on a Saturday at the US Open, especially with a packed leaderboard like this. With a mix of big and lesser known names, things could get interesting on a cooler, windier day at The Country Club.
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Here’s what happens:
For the sake of accuracy
At the US Open, you choose your seats very carefully. This is what players will stare at all day.
It’s moving day!
Here are the hole positions ⛳️ for round 3 of the 122 #USOpen at the country club. pic.twitter.com/8LQD53NKAm
— US Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 18, 2022
The money speaks
Thanks to LIV Golf, the sport is talking a lot more about money these days. On Saturday morning, the USGA released the full wallet breakdown for the week.
Let’s start first with those who didn’t make it. They each got $10,000 for the two days they worked. Now for the real money (considering Charl Schwartzel took home $4.75 million for winning the first LIV event in London. The total payout is $17.5 million. Here’s what a spot in the Top 10 worth is:
1. $3.15 million
2. $1.89 million
3. $1.23 million
4. $859,032
5. $715,491
6. $634,415
7. $571,950
8. $512,249
9. $463,604
10.$425,830
The player who finishes 60th takes home $36,852.