The Open Championship Payout & Prize Money Breakdown | BookieBrawler

Full Open Championship (British Open) payout breakdown: total purse, winner's Claret Jug prize, place-by-place payouts, and prize money history.

The Open Championship Total Purse & Winner's Prize

The 2025 Open Championship featured a total purse of approximately <strong>$17 million</strong>, with the winner earning around <strong>$3.1 million</strong>. The purse is denominated in US dollars despite being held in the UK.

The Open Payout Breakdown by Place

• <strong>1st:</strong> $3,100,000 (18.2%)
• <strong>2nd:</strong> $1,768,000 (10.4%)
• <strong>3rd:</strong> $1,133,000 (6.7%)
• <strong>4th:</strong> $878,000 (5.2%)
• <strong>5th:</strong> $714,000 (4.2%)

The Open Prize Money History

• <strong>2025:</strong> ~$17 million
• <strong>2024:</strong> $17 million
• <strong>2023:</strong> $16.5 million
• <strong>2022:</strong> $14 million
• <strong>2021:</strong> $11.5 million

What the Open Champion Receives

The Champion Golfer of the Year receives the iconic Claret Jug, a five-year exemption into all four major championships, and honorary membership at the R&A. The Claret Jug is one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports.