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USGA boosts prize money to $22.5M at US OpenThe 2026 U.S. Open purse is on par with that of the Masters.,On Wednesday, United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan announced the purse for the 126th edition of the U.S. Open will be $22.5 million, which represents an increase of $1 million from last year.,The winner of this week's event at Shin...

USGA: 'Not a race' for U.S. Open to match Masters prize moneyThe U.S. Open has yet to decide if it will give the Masters a run for its proverbial money on payouts, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Front Office Sports.,The 2026 Masters increased its prize money by $1.5 million to a record purse of $22.5 million, with Rory McIlroy pocketing a record-setting winner's che...

Another Masters in the bag, Rory McIlroy determined to extend major successRory McIlroy reflected on his second career Masters victory before arriving at the Truist Championship and came away with one lasting emotion. ,"I feel like if anything I'm more motivated after what happened at Augusta this year than I've ever been," McIlroy said Wednesday at Quail Hollow, site of t...

Rory McIlroy's Masters repeat scores CBS' best ratings in 11 years

Rory McIlroy's sixth career major title -- his second consecutive win at the Masters -- earned a major ratings boost for CBS in the final round on Sunday afternoon.,The fourth round averaged nearly 14 million viewers -- 13,995,000, more precisely -- the most to watch CBS for the final day from Augus...

Sergio Garcia apologizes for meltdown at Masters

Sergio Garcia apologized on Tuesday for his behavior at the Masters, where he received a code of conduct warning following his meltdown at the second hole on Sunday.,Garcia, 46, had little to say to reporters following his final round at Augusta National before opting to open up on social media two ...

Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.,Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the P...

Masters Musings: 5 Takeaways from 2026 at Augusta National

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- After spending seven days roaming virtually every yard of Augusta National Golf Club, from the historic clubhouse to hours at "Amen Corner" on the other side of the expansive property, here are five takeaways from a memorable 2026 Masters Tournament.,SCHEFFLER'S FLOCK GROWING,Scottie...

Tyrrell Hatton LIV Golf's lone bright spot in miserable Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- There was a palpable lack of buzz as two former Masters champions made their way around Augusta National paired together in Sunday's final round.,Sergio Garcia, the 2017 winner, and 2023 champion Jon Rahm teed off in the third group at 9:28 a.m. It was well before many of the patrons...