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How much prize money did Xander Schauffele win at the 2024 British Open?
Two months after winning the PGA Championship, Schauffele doubled his major tally after a superb final round at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Xander Schauffele has become a two-time major champion after winning the 2024 British Open at Royal Troon on Sunday. The 30-year-old Californian has won big for the second time this year after also triumphing in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla in May.
Schauffele posted a final-round 65 in the west of Scotland to emerge victorious by two shots and claim the Claret Jug. At various different points on Sunday, third-round leader Billy Horschel, former US Open champion Justin Rose and 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry all looked as if they might come out on top, as did surprise package Thriston Lawrence.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also looked to be in position to pounce as he chased a third major title, but a double bogey on the par-4 9th hole derailed his challenge just at the wrong moment.
Schauffele’s first prize at the 2024 British Open
Before the tournament began on Thursday, organisers the R&A announced there would be a record $17 million prize purse, up 3% from 2023. As a result of his victory, Schauffele takes home $3.1 million, $100,000 more than last year’s winner at Royal Liverpool, fellow American Brian Harman.