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At ** million U.S. dollars, the Players Championship had a higher prize fund than any of the Majors in 2024, with winner Scottie Scheffler earning *** million U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, the Masters Tournament had an overall prize fund of ** million U.S. dollars. 

How many people watch the U.S. Open?

In 2024, the final round of the U.S. Open had the second-highest average U.S. TV audience out of the Majors, drawing *** million viewers. However, this marked a slight decrease on the previous year. Meanwhile, 2024 U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau earned *** million U.S. dollars in prize money, while runner-up Rory McIlroy received over *** million U.S. dollars.

How big is the golf industry in the U.S.?

In 2023, the market size of the U.S. golf course and country club industry increased to over **** billion U.S. dollars, showing a slight rise from the previous year. Additionally, total wholesale sales of golf equipment in the U.S. exceeded *** billion U.S. dollars that year, with golf clubs making up the largest share.