British Open Winner's Prize Money $2.5 Million... 20% Increase from Last Year

British Open Trophy

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] The British Open Golf Championship, the oldest of the four major tournaments, has set this year's winner's prize at $2.5 million (approximately 3.2 billion KRW), the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), which is preparing the tournament, announced on the 8th (local time, same below).

This year's tournament will be held over four days from the 14th at the Old Course of St Andrews Links in Fife, Scotland, UK. Marking its 150th edition this year, it is considered the most prestigious among major golf tournaments and is also called "The Open."

This year's winner's prize has increased by more than 20% compared to last year ($2.07 million). The second-place prize is $1.455 million, and third place is $933,000. The total prize money is $14 million, about a 22% increase from last year's $11.5 million.

Other major tournaments held earlier this year include the Masters and the PGA Championship, each with a winner's prize of $2.7 million, and the US Open at $3.15 million. The LIV Golf Series Invitational, sponsored by Saudi Arabian capital, offers a winner's prize of $4 million for the individual competition.

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