BRITISH OPEN
What is the prize money for the PGA British Open?
The most prestigious golf tournament is known for also being a big payout course, and we tell you how much.
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Get ready to witness a golfing spectacle like no other as 156 golfing maestros from every nook and cranny of the world converge upon the magnificent Royal Liverpool greens this week. It’s going to be a swinging affair! Prepare to witness golfers channeling their inner gladiators, armed with their trusty clubs and fueled by the allure of a jaw-dropping treasure trove.
The battle for the coveted 2023 Open Championship title is about to unfold, and these athletes will be swinging with a determination that would make even the most focused Zen master envious. Get ready for a clash of titans that will make history tremble in awe!
In a battlefield teeming with battle-hardened warriors, these players are practically drooling at the opportunity to etch their names onto the mythical Claret Jug.
But how much money will the winner of The Open tournament make?
The R&A just cranked up the prize money dial for the 2023 Champion of The Open. They’re throwing a cool $3 million into the winner’s pockets. Talk about a hole-in-one for the bank account. The runner-up and third-place finishers will be, pocketing a cool little sum of over $1.7 million and a solid $1 million. Those who don’t quite make the grade will be generously gifted between $12,000 and $8,500.
How the purse money is distributed:
- $3,000,000
- $1,708,000
- $1,095,000
- $851,000
- $684,500
- $593,000
- $509,500
- $429,700
- $377,000
- $340,500