TIGER WOODS will come away with a portion of the US Open prize money despite missing the cut. The golf legend finished his second round on a score of seven over par, so he missed the cut by two shots. 1 Tiger Woods will still pocket some cash despite missing the cut Credit: The Mega Agency But a change in US Open rules means Woods is set to cash in - along with every other tournament participant.
All 156 players competing at Pinehurst is guaranteed at least £7,800, even if they miss the cut. As a result, the total prize purse of the US Open has increased by around £1.2million to a staggering £17m.
While the winner will be awarded £3.3m - up by £300,000 from last year. Woods, 48, has struggled for form this year after also missing the cut at the two previous majors this year - The Masters and the PGA Championship.
The three-time US Open champion failed to qualify for this major on merit for the first time in his career, meaning he needed a special exemption from the United States Golf Association. However he is not guaranteed a place at next year's competition, so Woods did not rule out this appearance being his last. He said: "As far as my last Open Championship or US Open, I don't know what that is.
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