I thought he either had to go for it, or at least try and find the strip of fairway to the right of the water. Both high tariff shots, but he had to try and make 3 somehow, the odds of doing that from 80-90 yards out were miniscule. Full list of prize money is on here. https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/us-open-full-prize-money-payout