We’re only a few days away from the start of the 2016 British Open and excitement is definitely building for the year’s third major championship. It’s bound to be one thrilling competition with the red-hot Dustin Johnson and world no. 1 Jason Day headlining the 156-man field.
Considering that the Open Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the golfing calendar, it stands to reason that this major tournament is bound to reward its participants in a more handsome manner than the other tour stops on schedule. Exactly how much cash is at stake in Royal Troon this week? Let’s all find out below.
And for an in-depth look at the upcoming action on the greens, check out our complete preview and sleeper picks for the 2016 British Open right after this.
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2016 British Open Purse and Prize Money Payout Breakdown
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The Total Payout
There is money to be made at the Open Championship. The British Open boasts a total purse of £6.5 million, with a hefty £1.175 million of that prize going to the eventual winner. That’s great news for the 156-man field considering the total payout last year amounted to only £6.3 million.
The only problem for the golfers this year is that Brexit has done a number on the pound. The sterling has suffered against the dollar of late as a result of Great Britain’s stunning exit from the European Union. In fact, this year’s champion will receive close to just $1.54 million, way below the $1.8 million top-prize Zach Johnson took home last year.
The Complete Breakdown
Finish
Payout Amount
1st
£1,175,000
2nd
£675,000
3rd
£433,000
4th
£337,000
5th
£271,000
6th
£235,000
7th
£201,000
8th
£170,000
9th
£149,000
10th
£135,000
11th
£122,000
12th
£108,750
13th
£102,000
14th
£95,500
15th
£89,500
16th
£82,000
17th
£78,000
18th
£74,000
19th
£71,000
20th
£68,000
** Amateurs are not entitled to receive prize money. Any supposed earnings by an amateur golfer at the British Openwill be evenly-distributed among the professional golfers that made the cut.
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