There are reports of record prize money payouts for golfers in 2026, but the specific tournament and amount are unclear. Some outlets mention the Open at Royal Birkdale with a $17.75M purse, while others reference the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills or the U.S. Women's Open with a $12.5 million purse. The details of the record payouts and the corresponding tournaments appear to be inconsistent across different sources.