The Open Championship remains one of golf’s most prestigious events, and the 2026 edition comes with another increase in prize money.
The R&A has boosted the total purse to $17.5 million, up $750,000 from last year, with every player making the cut earning a larger payday.
While The Open still offers the smallest purse among golf’s four major championships, the tournament’s winner will take home a career-defining $3.2 million.
Below is a full breakdown of the 2026 Open Championship purse, including the winner’s share and complete prize money payouts for every finishing position:
How much is the Open Championship purse
The total pool for The Open Championship is $17.5 million. This final purse is a $750,000 bonus from last year’s pool. Those The Open got a bonus; it is still lowest purse among the four majors. The Master’s purse is $22.5 million, the PGA Championship is $20.5 million, and the U.S. Open is $22.5 million.
Open Championship winner’s purse
The 2026 Open Championship winner will be racking in $3.2 million this year. Last year’s winner, Scottie Scheffler, won a total of $3.1 million.
The Open Championship 2026 Prize Money Payouts
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Open Championship prize money payouts for golf’s oldest major title
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