$24 Million PGA Tour Golfer a Late Addition to U.S. Open

$24 Million PGA Tour Golfer a Late Addition to U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The U.S. Open is just around the corner, and the field is finally shaping up. This year’s edition tees off from June 12-15, and as always, the anticipation is electric. 

The U.S. Open is one of golf’s most prestigious majors, offering a jaw-dropping $21.5 million purse and with the way things are unfolding, drama is already in full swing. From seasoned stars to under-the-radar qualifiers, the race to make it to the final field has been nothing short of intense.

Among those who earned their spot the hard way is Cameron Young. The 28-year-old PGA Tour star pulled off a thrilling late entry into the tournament by draining a clutch birdie putt in a five-for-one playoff at the Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Columbus, Ohio. 

This final qualifier, part of the famed “Golf’s Longest Day,” featured 36 holes of pure pressure on June 2. The star-studded field included Max Homa, Rickie Fowler and other big names, all vying for the same single remaining spot.

Young’s birdie on the first playoff hole not only secured his U.S. Open spot but also eliminated Homa, who four-putted his way out of contention. Fowler, meanwhile, bogeyed and didn’t even make it past the first hole. Talk about clutch under pressure.

Despite not having a PGA Tour win yet, Young has built an impressive resume — five top-10 finishes in majors from 2022 to 2024. 

As of now, he earned $24,225,101 in career earnings, including over $20 million on the PGA Tour and $4.1 million in majors. Not bad for someone still chasing his first victory.

With the U.S. Open prize purse looming and Young now officially in the mix, the stage is set for yet another captivating chapter in his rise.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.

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